The cheapest and fastest trains from Linköping to Gävle
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€29
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Trains per day
5
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 €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 5 trains that leave Linköping for Gävle on Mon, Dec 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 266 km distance in an average of 3 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 23 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 4 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.










Travel 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, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
539 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 282 SJ+ 2 X-Trafik | 12:55 PM Linköping | 5h23 | 6:18 PM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
534 X 2000 · 284 SJ | 12:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h59 | 6:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
534 X 2000 · 588 SJ 3000 | 12:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 7h46 | 8:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
534 X 2000 · 580 SJ 3000 | 12:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h46 | 4:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
534 X 2000 · 282 SJ | 12:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h59 | 5:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
534 X 2000 · 580 SJ 3000+ 25 X-Trafik | 12:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h17 | 5:14 PM Gävle | 2 transfers | |
12144 Mälartåg+ 7034 Tågab+ 282 SJ | 1:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h46 | 5:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
12144 Mälartåg+ 7034 Tågab+ 284 SJ | 1:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h46 | 6:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
12144 Mälartåg+ 7034 Tågab+ 588 SJ 3000 | 1:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 7h33 | 8:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
12144 Mälartåg+ 7034 Tågab+ 598 SJ 3000 | 1:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h03 | 5:13 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
12144 Mälartåg+ 7034 Tågab+ 598 SJ 3000+ 4 X-Trafik | 1:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h25 | 5:35 PM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
536 X 2000 · 284 SJ | 1:54 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h02 | 6:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
536 X 2000 · 582 SJ 3000 | 1:54 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h49 | 5:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
536 X 2000 · 588 SJ 3000 | 1:54 PM Linköping Central Station | 6h49 | 8:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
536 X 2000 · 282 SJ | 1:54 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h02 | 5:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
282 SJ · 588 SJ 3000 | 2:25 PM Linköping Central Station | 6h18 | 8:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
282 SJ · 284 SJ | 2:25 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h31 | 6:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
282 SJ · 584 SJ 3000 | 2:25 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h18 | 6:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
282 SJ | 2:25 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h31 | 5:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
282 SJ+ 2 X-Trafik | 2:25 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h53 | 6:18 PM Gävle | 1 transfer | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 286 SJ+ 2 X-Trafik | 2:55 PM Linköping | 5h23 | 8:18 PM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
538 X 2000 · 284 SJ | 2:58 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h58 | 6:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
538 X 2000 · 286 SJ | 2:58 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h58 | 7:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
538 X 2000 · 588 SJ 3000 | 2:58 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h45 | 8:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
538 X 2000 · 584 SJ 3000 | 2:58 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h45 | 6:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
284 SJ · 286 SJ | 3:25 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h31 | 7:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
284 SJ | 3:25 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h31 | 6:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
284 SJ · 588 SJ 3000 | 3:25 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h18 | 8:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
284 SJ+ 976 Mälartåg · 8468 Mälartåg | 3:25 PM Linköping Central Station | 6h57 | 10:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
284 SJ+ 25 X-Trafik | 3:25 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h49 | 7:14 PM Gävle | 1 transfer | |
286 SJ · 588 SJ 3000 | 4:25 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h18 | 8:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
286 SJ+ 976 Mälartåg · 8468 Mälartåg | 4:25 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h57 | 10:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
286 SJ+ 2 X-Trafik | 4:25 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h53 | 8:18 PM Gävle | 1 transfer | |
286 SJ+ 982 Mälartåg · 8472 Mälartåg | 4:25 PM Linköping Central Station | 6h57 | 11:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
286 SJ | 4:25 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h31 | 7:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 544 X 2000+ 976 Mälartåg | 4:54 PM Linköping | 5h57 | 10:51 PM Gävle | 5 transfers | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 544 X 2000+ 40 Pendeltåg | 4:54 PM Linköping | 5h57 | 10:51 PM Gävle | 5 transfers | |
542 X 2000 · 588 SJ 3000+ 95 X-Trafik · 2 X-Trafik | 4:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h21 | 9:18 PM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
542 X 2000+ 982 Mälartåg · 8472 Mälartåg | 4:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 6h25 | 11:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
542 X 2000 · 588 SJ 3000 | 4:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h46 | 8:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
542 X 2000+ 976 Mälartåg · 8468 Mälartåg | 4:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h25 | 10:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
542 X 2000 · 588 SJ 3000+ 1 X-Trafik | 4:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h22 | 9:19 PM Gävle | 2 transfers | |
542 X 2000 · 588 SJ 3000 | 4:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h46 | 8:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2160 Mälartåg+ 674 SJ+ 982 Mälartåg · 8472 Mälartåg | 5:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 6h12 | 11:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
2160 Mälartåg+ 674 SJ+ 976 Mälartåg · 8468 Mälartåg | 5:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h12 | 10:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
2160 Mälartåg+ 674 SJ+ 988 Mälartåg · 8476 Mälartåg | 5:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 7h12 | 12:22 AM Gävle Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
384 SJ+ 982 Mälartåg · 8472 Mälartåg | 5:36 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h46 | 11:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
384 SJ+ 988 Mälartåg · 8476 Mälartåg | 5:36 PM Linköping Central Station | 6h46 | 12:22 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
384 SJ+ 976 Mälartåg · 8468 Mälartåg | 5:36 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h46 | 10:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
544 X 2000+ 40 Pendeltåg+ 8468 Mälartåg+ 501 UL | 5:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h55 | 10:51 PM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
544 X 2000+ 976 Mälartåg · 8468 Mälartåg | 5:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h26 | 10:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
544 X 2000+ 982 Mälartåg · 8472 Mälartåg | 5:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h26 | 11:22 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 | |
544 X 2000+ 988 Mälartåg · 8476 Mälartåg | 5:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 6h26 | 12:22 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
544 X 2000+ 976 Mälartåg · 8468 Mälartåg | 5:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h26 | 10:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
544 X 2000+ 40 Pendeltåg+ 8468 Mälartåg | 5:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h26 | 10:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
290 SJ+ 988 Mälartåg · 8476 Mälartåg | 6:29 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h53 | 12:22 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
290 SJ+ 982 Mälartåg · 8472 Mälartåg | 6:29 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h53 | 11:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
546 X 2000+ 988 Mälartåg · 8476 Mälartåg | 6:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h25 | 12:22 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
546 X 2000+ 40 Pendeltåg+ 8472 Mälartåg | 6:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h25 | 11:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
546 X 2000+ 982 Mälartåg · 8472 Mälartåg | 6:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h25 | 11:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
546 X 2000+ 982 Mälartåg · 8472 Mälartåg | 6:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h25 | 11:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
3942 Snälltåget+ 988 Mälartåg · 8476 Mälartåg | 7:21 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h01 | 12:22 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 550 X 2000+ 40 Pendeltåg | 7:24 PM Linköping | 8h06 | 3:30 AM Gävle | 5 transfers | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 550 X 2000+ 10994 Mälartåg | 7:24 PM Linköping | 8h06 | 3:30 AM Gävle | 5 transfers | |
548 X 2000+ 988 Mälartåg · 8476 Mälartåg | 7:54 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h28 | 12:22 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
548 X 2000+ 40 Pendeltåg+ 8476 Mälartåg | 7:54 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h28 | 12:22 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
548 X 2000+ 988 Mälartåg · 8476 Mälartåg | 7:54 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h28 | 12:22 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
550 X 2000+ 40 Pendeltåg+ 8480 Mälartåg+ 1 X-Trafik | 8:54 PM Linköping Central Station | 6h36 | 3:30 AM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
550 X 2000+ 10994 Mälartåg · 8480 Mälartåg | 8:54 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h28 | 1:22 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
550 X 2000+ 10994 Mälartåg · 8480 Mälartåg+ 1 X-Trafik | 8:54 PM Linköping Central Station | 6h36 | 3:30 AM Gävle | 3 transfers | |
550 X 2000+ 40 Pendeltåg+ 8480 Mälartåg | 8:54 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h28 | 1:22 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, December 22 | |||||
![]() | 5:03 AM Linköping | 3h40 | 8:43 AM Gävle | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:29 AM Linköping | 3h27 | 2:56 PM Gävle | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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
- 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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