How to travel from Malmö to Linköping

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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 an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, while a train costs an average of €38.

Distance: 217 miles (350 km)

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Driving

€38

Average price

€35

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Cheapest

€70

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 44m

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30m

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5h 46m

Average total duration

5h 16m

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30m

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4h 18m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Malmö to Linköping is a bus with an average price of €35.

This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Linköping:

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Linköping costing on average €38.

The fastest way to travel from Malmö to Linköping is by train with an average journey time of 4h 14m.

Other travel options to Linköping take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Malmö and Linköping including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Malmö to Linköping among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 34m faster (3h 44m by train vs 4h 18m by car) and roughly €31 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€38 vs €70). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Malmö to Linköping

How to get from Malmö to Linköping by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Malmö to Linköping is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SJ540 SJ
    2:07 PM2h45
    Malmö Centralstation
    4:52 PMLinköping Central Station
    281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SJ540 SJ
    2:07 PM2h45
    Malmö Centralstation
    4:52 PMLinköping Central Station
    281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SJ540 SJ
    2:07 PM2h45
    Malmö Centralstation
    4:52 PMLinköping Central Station
    281One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Oresundstag1096 Öresundståg+JLT17620 Jönköpings länstrafik+ÖstgötaTrafiken18872 Östgötatrafiken+JLT27634 Jönköpings länstrafik
    4:57 PM5h47
    Malmö Centralstation
    10:44 PMLinköping Central Station
    291One-way
    4 transfers
  • Oresundstag1120 Öresundståg+JLT27604 Jönköpings länstrafik+ÖstgötaTrafiken18816 Östgötatrafiken · 8716 Östgötatrafiken
    7:57 PM12h47
    Malmö Centralstation
    8:44 AMLinköping Central Station
    291One-way
    4 transfers
  • Skånetrafiken2 Skånetrafiken+Oresundstag1120 Öresundståg+JLT17622 Jönköpings länstrafik+ÖstgötaTrafiken8716 Östgötatrafiken
    7:13 PM13h40
    Malmö, Tornfalksgatan
    8:53 AMLinköping
    291One-way
    6 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM5h20
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    2:50 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal
    331One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:40 PM5h35
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    5:15 AMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal
    351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:05 PM5h45
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    5:50 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal
    351One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Malmö to Linköping

Travel to Linköping easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Malmö to Linköping.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Malmö and Linköping including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Malmö to Linköping is a bus with an average price of €35.

This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Linköping:

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Linköping costing on average €38.

The fastest way to travel from Malmö to Linköping is by train with an average journey time of 4h 14m.

Other travel options to Linköping take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 46m.

The distance from Malmö to Linköping is approximately 217 miles (350 km).
The average frequency per day from Malmö to Linköping is:
  • Around 37 trains per day.
  • Around 29 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Malmö to Linköping:
  • Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Linköping Central Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Malmö to Linköping, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You to go to Linköping by bus.
  • Travel with SJ, Snälltåget, Oresundstag, Tågab, Skånetrafiken, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Linköping by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Malmö to Linköping with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 13 direct trains per day with SJ, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ).
Omio customers who travel from Malmö to Linköping often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Stockholm-Arlanda, Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Linköping and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Linköping to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Linköping, you can enjoy leisurely walks and picnics at Linköping City Park, explore regional art and history at Östergötlands Museum, and savor Swedish cuisine at local markets. Take a boat tour on the Kinda Canal and experience the vibrant nightlife and dining in the city center. Visit notable sights such as the historic Linköping Cathedral, the 19th-century Gamla Linköping Open-Air Museum, the Flygvapenmuseum with its aviation exhibits, Linköping Castle with its beautiful gardens, and the scenic Stångån River for outdoor activities.
Two to three days in Linköping are ideal to explore its historical landmarks, such as the Linköping Cathedral and Gamla Linköping Open-Air Museum, and to enjoy the scenic Stångån River and surrounding nature.

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