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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 $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. 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 $27, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Stockholm-Arlanda to Linköping
Compare the available ways to get from Stockholm-Arlanda to Linköping, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm-Arlanda to Linköping:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm-Arlanda to Linköping costing on average $40 (€34).
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€23) compared to roughly $52 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€21). 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.
4006:15 PM 3h35 Stockholm-Arlanda 9:50 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4006:15 PM 3h35 Stockholm-Arlanda 9:50 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
269 SJ InterCity12:09 PM 2h19 Arlanda Central station 2:28 PM Linköping Central Station $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
519 SJ Snabbtåg+
593 SL3:22 AM 3h40 Stockholm-Arlanda 7:02 AM Linköping Central Station $46 1 One-way 1 transfer
959 Mälartåg · 2155 Mälartåg5:29 PM 3h20 Arlanda Central station 8:49 PM Linköping Central Station $51 1 One-way 1 transfer
593 SL+
2103 Mälartåg+
621 SJ Snabbtåg4:22 AM 3h33 Stockholm-Arlanda 7:55 AM Linköping Central Station $51 1 One-way 2 transfers
4008:45 PM 3h35 Stockholm-Arlanda 12:20 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:41 AM 3h14 Stockholm, Arlanda 9:55 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:08 AM 3h17 Stockholm, Arlanda 12:25 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm-Arlanda to Linköping:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm-Arlanda to Linköping costing on average $40 (€34).
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
- Around 74 trains per day.
- Around 23 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 SJ, Snälltåget, Malartag, Tågab, VR, SL to go to Linköping by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You to go to Linköping by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with SJ.
- 22 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You.
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