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Compare train and bus for Malmö to Linköping
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Linköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 217 miles (350 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$48 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Malmö to Linköping by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Linköping is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:30 AM5h20Malmö, Norra Vallgatan2:50 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
522 X 20005:07 AM2h45Malmö Centralstation7:52 AMLinköping Central Station$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
522 X 20005:07 AM2h45Malmö Centralstation7:52 AMLinköping Central Station$371One-way0 transfers
Other options
520 X 20004:01 AM2h56Malmö Centralstation6:57 AMLinköping Central Station$371One-way0 transfers
522 X 2000+
1 Östgötatrafiken5:07 AM3h09Malmö Centralstation8:16 AMLinköping$411One-way1 transfer
384 SJ3:17 PM3h17Malmö Centralstation6:34 PMLinköping Central Station$581One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:05 PM5h45Malmö, Norra Vallgatan5:50 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 PM5h35Malmö, Norra Vallgatan5:15 AMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$411One-way0 transfers
600 · 4009:50 AM7h20Malmö, Norra Vallgatan5:10 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$661One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Linköping:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Linköping costing on average $48 (€38).
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
- Around 38 trains per day.
- Around 28 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Linköping as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Linköping Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal.
- Travel with SJ, Snälltåget, Oresundstag, Tågab, Skånetrafiken, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Linköping by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You to go to Linköping by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with SJ, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ).
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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