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Compare train and bus for Stockholm to Linköping
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Linköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. 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 $22, while a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$33 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 to Linköping:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Linköping costing on average $33 (€28).
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
The journey is about 6m faster (2h 7m by train vs 2h 13m by car) and roughly $9 (€7) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($33 (€28) vs $41 (€35)). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Stockholm to Linköping
How to get from Stockholm to Linköping by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm to Linköping is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:25 PM2h45Stockholm, Cityterminalen2:10 AMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$181One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus11:25 PM2h45Stockholm, Cityterminalen2:10 AMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
533 SJ12:23 PM1h39Stockholm Central Station2:02 PMLinköping Central Station$201One-way0 transfers
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519 SJ5:22 AM1h40Stockholm Central Station7:02 AMLinköping Central Station$181One-way0 transfers
269 SJ12:34 PM1h54Stockholm Central Station2:28 PMLinköping Central Station$181One-way0 transfers
271 SJ1:37 PM2h00Stockholm Central Station3:37 PMLinköping Central Station$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 PM3h10Stockholm, Cityterminalen2:05 AMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:00 PM2h25Stockholm, Cityterminalen8:25 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:05 PM2h35Stockholm, Cityterminalen5:40 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Linköping:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Linköping costing on average $33 (€28).
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
- Around 74 trains per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm and Linköping as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stockholm Central Station and arrive in Linköping Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) and arrive in Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Linköping by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Snälltåget, Malartag, VR, Tågab to go to Linköping by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus.
- 25 direct trains per day with SJ, Snälltåget.
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