The cheapest and fastest trains from Linköping to Gävle
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€83
Fastest journey
3 h 22 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
90
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linköping to Gävle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linköping to Gävle will cost around €83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
Of the 90 trains that leave Linköping for Gävle on Fri, Nov 07, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 266 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 22 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 3 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
262 SJ
262 SJ+
2 X-Trafik
2 SJ · 560 SJ 3000
2 SJ · 560 SJ 3000+
25 X-Trafik
288 SJ
270 SJ
288 SJ
284 SJ
262 SJ
272 SJTravel Information
Compare train and bus for Linköping to Gävle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linköping to Gävle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, and a bus costs an average of €52.
Distance: 266 km
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Linköping to Gävle train times
The table below shows live departures for Linköping to Gävle trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
528 X 2000 · 574 SJ 3000+ 1 X-Trafik | 9:53 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h16 | 2:09 PM Gävle | 2 transfers | |
528 X 2000 · 574 SJ 3000 | 9:53 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h50 | 1:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
528 X 2000 · 574 SJ 3000+ 41 X-Trafik · 99 X-Trafik | 9:53 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h13 | 2:06 PM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 530 X 2000 · 576 SJ 3000 | 9:55 AM Linköping | 5h14 | 3:09 PM Gävle | 4 transfers | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 530 X 2000 · 576 SJ 3000 | 9:55 AM Linköping | 5h11 | 3:06 PM Gävle | 5 transfers | |
30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+ 532 X 2000 · 578 SJ 3000 | 10:25 AM Linköping | 5h41 | 4:06 PM Gävle | 5 transfers | |
555 Östgötatrafiken · 20 Östgötatrafiken+ 532 X 2000 · 578 SJ 3000 | 10:25 AM Linköping | 5h44 | 4:09 PM Gävle | 4 transfers | |
30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+ 532 X 2000 · 578 SJ 3000 | 10:25 AM Linköping | 5h44 | 4:09 PM Gävle | 4 transfers | |
274 SJ | 10:27 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h29 | 1:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
274 SJ+ 49 X-Trafik | 10:27 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h46 | 2:13 PM Gävle | 1 transfer | |
530 X 2000 · 576 SJ 3000+ 41 X-Trafik · 99 X-Trafik | 10:53 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h13 | 3:06 PM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
530 X 2000 · 576 SJ 3000 | 10:53 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h50 | 2:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
530 X 2000 · 576 SJ 3000+ 1 X-Trafik | 10:53 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h16 | 3:09 PM Gävle | 2 transfers | |
532 X 2000 · 578 SJ 3000 | 11:53 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h50 | 3:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
532 X 2000 · 578 SJ 3000+ 1 X-Trafik | 11:53 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h16 | 4:09 PM Gävle | 2 transfers | |
532 X 2000 · 578 SJ 3000+ 41 X-Trafik · 99 X-Trafik | 11:53 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h13 | 4:06 PM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
539 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 280 SJ+ 49 X-Trafik | 11:55 AM Linköping | 5h23 | 5:18 PM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 280 SJ+ 49 X-Trafik | 11:55 AM Linköping | 5h23 | 5:18 PM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
534 X 2000 · 580 SJ 3000 | 12:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h47 | 4:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
280 SJ | 1:29 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h27 | 4:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
280 SJ+ 49 X-Trafik | 1:29 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h49 | 5:18 PM Gävle | 1 transfer | |
536 X 2000 · 582 SJ 3000 | 1:53 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h50 | 5:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
70 Östgötatrafiken · 2 E Östgötatrafiken+ 538 X 2000 · 584 SJ 3000 | 2:10 PM Linköping | 4h55 | 7:05 PM Gävle | 4 transfers | |
539 Östgötatrafiken · 21 Östgötatrafiken+ 284 SJ+ 2 X-Trafik | 2:46 PM Linköping | 4h32 | 7:18 PM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
538 X 2000 · 584 SJ 3000+ 4 X-Trafik | 2:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h08 | 7:05 PM Gävle | 2 transfers | |
538 X 2000 · 584 SJ 3000 | 2:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h46 | 6:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
284 SJ | 3:33 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h23 | 6:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
284 SJ+ 2 X-Trafik | 3:33 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h45 | 7:18 PM Gävle | 1 transfer | |
539 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 286 SJ+ 2 X-Trafik | 3:46 PM Linköping | 4h32 | 8:18 PM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
286 SJ+ 2 X-Trafik | 4:26 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h52 | 8:18 PM Gävle | 1 transfer | |
286 SJ | 4:26 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h30 | 7:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
539 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 288 SJ+ 2 X-Trafik | 4:51 PM Linköping | 4h27 | 9:18 PM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
288 SJ+ 2 X-Trafik | 5:33 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h45 | 9:18 PM Gävle | 1 transfer | |
288 SJ | 5:33 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h23 | 8:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
544 X 2000+ 976 Mälartåg · 8468 Mälartåg | 5:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h26 | 10:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
544 X 2000+ 976 Mälartåg · 8468 Mälartåg+ 501 UL | 5:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h55 | 10:51 PM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
290 SJ · 92 SJ | 6:28 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h20 | 10:48 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
546 X 2000 · 70 SJ | 6:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h30 | 11:27 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
546 X 2000+ 40 Pendeltåg+ 8472 Mälartåg | 6:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h25 | 11:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+ 550 X 2000+ 10994 Mälartåg | 7:55 PM Linköping | 7h35 | 3:30 AM Gävle | 5 transfers | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 550 X 2000+ 10994 Mälartåg | 7:55 PM Linköping | 7h35 | 3:30 AM Gävle | 5 transfers | |
548 X 2000+ 40 Pendeltåg+ 8476 Mälartåg | 7:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h26 | 12:22 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
548 X 2000+ 988 Mälartåg · 8476 Mälartåg | 7:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h26 | 12:22 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
550 X 2000+ 10994 Mälartåg · 8480 Mälartåg | 8:53 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h29 | 1:22 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
550 X 2000+ 10994 Mälartåg · 8480 Mälartåg+ 1 X-Trafik | 8:53 PM Linköping Central Station | 6h37 | 3:30 AM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
2 SJ · 560 SJ 3000+ 25 X-Trafik | 2:48 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h16 | 7:04 AM Gävle | 2 transfers | |
2 SJ · 560 SJ 3000 | 2:48 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h55 | 6:43 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
262 SJ+ 2 X-Trafik | 4:30 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h48 | 8:18 AM Gävle | 1 transfer | |
262 SJ | 4:30 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h26 | 7:56 AM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
71 Östgötatrafiken · 10 Östgötatrafiken+ 520 X 2000 · 566 SJ 3000 | 5:00 AM Linköping | 5h04 | 10:04 AM Gävle | 4 transfers | |
71 Östgötatrafiken · 2 E Östgötatrafiken+ 520 X 2000 · 566 SJ 3000 | 5:00 AM Linköping | 5h04 | 10:04 AM Gävle | 4 transfers | |
72 Östgötatrafiken · 21 Östgötatrafiken+ 266 SJ+ 2 X-Trafik | 5:50 AM Linköping | 4h28 | 10:18 AM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
520 X 2000 · 566 SJ 3000+ 1 X-Trafik | 6:03 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h01 | 10:04 AM Gävle | 2 transfers | |
520 X 2000 · 566 SJ 3000 | 6:03 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h40 | 9:43 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
71 Östgötatrafiken · 2 E Östgötatrafiken+ 224 Mälartåg+ 268 SJ | 6:10 AM Linköping | 5h08 | 11:18 AM Gävle | 4 transfers | |
266 SJ | 6:27 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h29 | 9:56 AM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
266 SJ+ 2 X-Trafik | 6:27 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h51 | 10:18 AM Gävle | 1 transfer | |
8712 Östgötatrafiken+ 224 Mälartåg+ 268 SJ+ 2 X-Trafik | 6:45 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h33 | 11:18 AM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
8712 Östgötatrafiken+ 224 Mälartåg+ 268 SJ | 6:45 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h11 | 10:56 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
539 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken+ 524 X 2000 · 570 SJ 3000 | 7:10 AM Linköping | 4h54 | 12:04 PM Gävle | 4 transfers | |
70 Östgötatrafiken · 10 Östgötatrafiken+ 270 SJ+ 1 X-Trafik | 7:30 AM Linköping | 4h49 | 12:19 PM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
70 Östgötatrafiken · 2 E Östgötatrafiken+ 270 SJ+ 26 X-Trafik | 7:30 AM Linköping | 4h48 | 12:18 PM Gävle | 4 transfers | |
70 Östgötatrafiken · 2 E Östgötatrafiken+ 270 SJ+ 1 X-Trafik | 7:30 AM Linköping | 4h49 | 12:19 PM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
524 X 2000 · 570 SJ 3000+ 1 X-Trafik | 7:56 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h08 | 12:04 PM Gävle | 2 transfers | |
524 X 2000 · 570 SJ 3000 | 7:56 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h47 | 11:43 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
70 Östgötatrafiken · 2 E Östgötatrafiken+ 526 X 2000 · 10 SJ | 8:00 AM Linköping | 5h04 | 1:04 PM Gävle | 4 transfers | |
70 Östgötatrafiken · 21 Östgötatrafiken+ 272 SJ+ 1 X-Trafik | 8:30 AM Linköping | 4h49 | 1:19 PM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
70 Östgötatrafiken · 10 Östgötatrafiken+ 272 SJ+ 1 X-Trafik | 8:30 AM Linköping | 4h49 | 1:19 PM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
70 Östgötatrafiken · 10 Östgötatrafiken+ 272 SJ+ 95 X-Trafik | 8:30 AM Linköping | 4h48 | 1:18 PM Gävle | 4 transfers | |
270 SJ | 8:34 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h22 | 11:56 AM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
270 SJ+ 26 X-Trafik · 2 X-Trafik | 8:34 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h44 | 12:18 PM Gävle | 2 transfers | |
270 SJ+ 1 X-Trafik | 8:34 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h45 | 12:19 PM Gävle | 1 transfer | |
526 X 2000 · 10 SJ | 8:56 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h49 | 12:45 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
526 X 2000 · 10 SJ+ 25 X-Trafik | 8:56 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h08 | 1:04 PM Gävle | 2 transfers | |
272 SJ+ 95 X-Trafik · 3 X-Trafik | 9:30 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h48 | 1:18 PM Gävle | 2 transfers | |
272 SJ | 9:30 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h26 | 12:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
272 SJ+ 1 X-Trafik | 9:30 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h49 | 1:19 PM Gävle | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Linköping to Gävle
Trains from Linköping to Gävle run on average 63 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 266 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 266 km |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 63 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 3h 20m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: SJ, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Linköping to Gävle trainsSJ, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Linköping and Gävle from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Linköping to Gävle
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Linköping to Gävle by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gävle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Linköping Central Station, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Gävle Centralstation, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Linköping to Gävle
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Short stay parking is available nearby.
- Restaurant Hamlet
- Yogi
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 10
- Clarion Collection Hotel Slottsparken
- Scandic Linköping City
- Elite Stora Hotellet
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Stockholm, Malmö, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Södra stambanan line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralplan.
- Restaurang Matildas
- Brända Bocken
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 10
- Clarion Hotel Winn
- Elite Grand Hotel Gävle
- Scandic CH
- Located in the main hall
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance services
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