How to travel from Västerås to Linköping

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Compare bus and train for Västerås to Linköping

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Linköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €26, while a bus costs an average of €27.

Distance: 89 miles (144 km)

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€26

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€27

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€32

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2h 54m

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2h 24m

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3h 53m

Average total duration

3h 23m

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2h 15m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Västerås to Linköping is a train with an average price of €26.

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

A train is €0.54 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Västerås to Linköping costing on average €27.

The fastest way to travel from Västerås to Linköping is by train with an average journey time of 2h 54m.

Other travel options to Linköping take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Västerås and Linköping including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Västerås to Linköping among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €6. The journey takes 2h 24m versus 2h 15m 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.

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from Västerås to Linköping

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Malartag12127 Mälartåg
    11:34 AM2h15
    Västerås Central Station
    1:49 PMLinköping Central Station
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Malartag12127 Mälartåg
    11:34 AM2h15
    Västerås Central Station
    1:49 PMLinköping Central Station
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Malartag12127 Mälartåg
    11:34 AM2h15
    Västerås Central Station
    1:49 PMLinköping Central Station
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Malartag12119 Mälartåg
    9:34 AM2h15
    Västerås Central Station
    11:49 AMLinköping Central Station
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malartag12135 Mälartåg
    1:34 PM2h17
    Västerås Central Station
    3:51 PMLinköping Central Station
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • SJ168 SJ · 535 SJ
    11:48 AM3h18
    Västerås Central Station
    3:06 PMLinköping Central Station
    271One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:00 PM7h11
    Västerås, Resecentrum
    2:11 AMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal
    301One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:00 PM5h51
    Västerås, Resecentrum
    7:51 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal
    311One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:05 PM5h36
    Västerås, Resecentrum
    5:41 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal
    331One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Västerås 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 Västerås to Linköping.

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There are 2 options to travel between Västerås and Linköping including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Västerås to Linköping is a train with an average price of €26.

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

A train is €0.54 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Västerås to Linköping costing on average €27.

The fastest way to travel from Västerås to Linköping is by train with an average journey time of 2h 54m.

Other travel options to Linköping take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 53m.

The distance from Västerås to Linköping is approximately 89 miles (144 km).
The average frequency per day from Västerås to Linköping is:
  • Around 43 trains per day.
  • Around 38 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Västerås and Linköping as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Västerås to Linköping, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Malartag, TagiBergslagen, SJ to go to Linköping by train.
  • Travel with Infobus, Vy Bus4You to go to Linköping by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Västerås to Linköping with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with Malartag.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Västerås 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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