How to travel from Växjö to Linköping

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Compare bus and train for Växjö to Linköping

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Växjö to Linköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. 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 train costs an average of $32, while a bus costs an average of $50.

Distance: 109 miles (177 km)

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$32

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$50

Average price

$47

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2h 26m

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1h 56m

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4h 10m

Average total duration

3h 40m

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2h 55m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Växjö to Linköping is a train with an average price of $32.

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

A train is $18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Växjö to Linköping costing on average $50.

The fastest way to travel from Växjö to Linköping is by train with an average journey time of 2h 26m.

Other travel options to Linköping take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Växjö and Linköping including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Växjö to Linköping among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 59m faster (1h 56m by train vs 2h 55m by car) and roughly $15 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($32 vs $47). 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.

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from Växjö to Linköping

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

Our recommendation

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

  • JLT17608 Jönköpings länstrafik · 27616 Jönköpings länstrafik+ÖstgötaTrafiken18840 Östgötatrafiken · 8740 Östgötatrafiken
    11:38 AM3h06
    Växjö Centralstation
    2:44 PMLinköping Central Station
    $391One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • JLT17608 Jönköpings länstrafik · 27616 Jönköpings länstrafik+ÖstgötaTrafiken18840 Östgötatrafiken · 8740 Östgötatrafiken
    11:38 AM3h06
    Växjö Centralstation
    2:44 PMLinköping Central Station
    $391One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • SJ530 SJ+Oresundstag1065 Öresundståg
    10:09 AM1h43
    Växjö Centralstation
    11:52 AMLinköping Central Station
    $621One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • JLT17606 Jönköpings länstrafik · 27612 Jönköpings länstrafik+ÖstgötaTrafiken18832 Östgötatrafiken · 8732 Östgötatrafiken
    9:25 AM3h19
    Växjö Centralstation
    12:44 PMLinköping Central Station
    $391One-way
    3 transfers
  • JLT17610 Jönköpings länstrafik · 27620 Jönköpings länstrafik+ÖstgötaTrafiken8748 Östgötatrafiken · 18848 Östgötatrafiken
    1:25 PM3h19
    Växjö Centralstation
    4:44 PMLinköping Central Station
    $391One-way
    3 transfers
  • SJ524 SJ+Oresundstag1041 Öresundståg
    7:05 AM1h49
    Växjö Centralstation
    8:54 AMLinköping Central Station
    $451One-way
    1 transfer
  • Krösatågen28810 Krösatåg+LT Kronoberg310 Länstrafiken Kronoberg+Lanstrafiken320 Kalmar länstrafik
    1:00 PM4h40
    Växjö Centralstation
    5:40 PMLinköping Central Station
    $491One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Växjö 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 Växjö to Linköping.

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There are 2 options to travel between Växjö and Linköping including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Växjö to Linköping is a train with an average price of $32.

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

A train is $18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Växjö to Linköping costing on average $50.

The fastest way to travel from Växjö to Linköping is by train with an average journey time of 2h 26m.

Other travel options to Linköping take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 10m.

The distance from Växjö to Linköping is approximately 109 miles (177 km).
The average frequency per day from Växjö to Linköping is:
  • Around 38 trains per day.
  • Around 28 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Växjö 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 Växjö to Linköping, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Länstrafiken Kronoberg to go to Linköping by bus.
  • Travel with SJ, JLT, Snälltåget, ÖstgötaTrafiken, Tågab to go to Linköping by train.
Omio customers who travel from Växjö 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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