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Compare bus and train for Oslo to Linköping
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Linköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 9m. 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 $46, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 201 miles (324 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Oslo to Linköping
Compare the available ways to get from Oslo to Linköping, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Linköping:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Linköping costing on average $52 (€44).
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€44) compared to roughly $111 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60 (€50). The journey takes 5h 39m versus 5h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Oslo to Linköping
How to get from Oslo to Linköping by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oslo to Linköping is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2119 Mälartåg+
626 SJ Snabbtåg5:56 AM 5h53 Oslo Central Station 11:49 AM Linköping Central Station $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
2119 Mälartåg+
626 SJ Snabbtåg5:56 AM 5h53 Oslo Central Station 11:49 AM Linköping Central Station $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
2119 Mälartåg+
626 SJ Snabbtåg5:56 AM 5h53 Oslo Central Station 11:49 AM Linköping Central Station $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
674 SJ InterCity+
2155 Mälartåg2:36 PM 6h13 Oslo Central Station 8:49 PM Linköping Central Station $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
2127 Mälartåg+
660 SJ InterCity7:27 AM 6h22 Oslo Central Station 1:49 PM Linköping Central Station $63 1 One-way 1 transfer
648 SJ Snabbtåg+
2163 Mälartåg+
287 SJ InterCity4:52 PM 6h40 Oslo Central Station 11:32 PM Linköping Central Station $76 1 One-way 2 transfers
300+
4005:45 PM 8h50 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) 2:35 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
300 · 5002:00 PM 7h50 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) 9:50 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
600+
5001:15 PM 8h05 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) 9:20 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Linköping:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Linköping costing on average $52 (€44).
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oslo and Linköping as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oslo Central Station and arrive in Linköping Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) and arrive in Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Express Sweden to go to Linköping by bus.
- Travel with SJ, vy, Snälltåget, Tågab to go to Linköping by train.
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