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Compare train and bus for Stockholm-Arlanda to Linköping
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stockholm-Arlanda to Linköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm-Arlanda to Linköping:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm-Arlanda to Linköping costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28. The journey takes 3h 36m versus 2h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Stockholm-Arlanda to Linköping
How to get from Stockholm-Arlanda to Linköping by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm-Arlanda to Linköping is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:08 AM3h25Stockholm, Arlanda12:33 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:08 AM3h25Stockholm, Arlanda12:33 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
269 SJ12:09 PM2h19Arlanda Central station2:28 PMLinköping Central Station$401One-way0 transfers
Other options
593 SL · 595 SL+
519 X 20002:22 AM4h40Stockholm-Arlanda7:02 AMLinköping Central Station$271One-way2 transfers
593 SL · 595 SL+
521 X 20003:22 AM4h43Stockholm-Arlanda8:05 AMLinköping Central Station$271One-way2 transfers
593 SL · 595 SL+
521 X 20002:22 AM5h43Stockholm-Arlanda8:05 AMLinköping Central Station$271One-way2 transfers
FlixBus9:05 AM3h28Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 512:33 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:53 AM3h40Stockholm, Arlanda3:33 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:45 AM3h48Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 53:33 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm-Arlanda to Linköping:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm-Arlanda to Linköping costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
- Around 41 trains per day.
- Around 34 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm-Arlanda and Linköping as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Arlanda Central station and arrive in Linköping Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Stockholm, Arlanda and arrive in Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Flygbussarna, Vy Buss to go to Linköping by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Malartag, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ), Arlanda Express to go to Linköping by train.
- 20 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss.
- 7 direct trains per day with SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ).
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