The cheapest and fastest trains from Linköping to Gothenburg
Cheapest price
€40
Average price
€72
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linköping to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linköping to Gothenburg will cost around €72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
It's difficult to get from Linköping to Gothenburg without transferring at least once.
530 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken · 8764 Östgötatrafiken+
2172 Mälartåg7:55 PM4h47Linköping12:42 AMGothenburg Centralstation€401One-way4 transfers
510 X 2000 · 421 X 20006:00 AM3h42Linköping Central Station9:42 AMGothenburg Centralstation€411One-way1 transfer
1 SJ+
7202 Västtrafik · 3425 Västtrafik1:25 AM5h58Linköping Central Station7:23 AMGothenburg Centralstation€431One-way2 transfers
510 X 2000 · 421 X 2000+
16 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken5:02 AM4h40Linköping9:42 AMGothenburg Centralstation€441One-way3 transfers
2021 VR Snabbtåg+
2112 Mälartåg6:10 AM4h18Linköping Central Station10:28 AMGothenburg Centralstation€451One-way1 transfer
2136 Mälartåg+
433 X 200012:10 PM3h32Linköping Central Station3:42 PMGothenburg Centralstation€871One-way1 transfer
425 X 2000+
2120 Mälartåg8:10 AM3h32Linköping Central Station11:42 AMGothenburg Centralstation€741One-way1 transfer
2124 Mälartåg+
427 X 20009:10 AM3h32Linköping Central Station12:42 PMGothenburg Centralstation€741One-way1 transfer
449 X 2000+
2168 Mälartåg8:10 PM3h32Linköping Central Station11:42 PMGothenburg Centralstation€611One-way1 transfer
2164 Mälartåg+
447 X 20007:10 PM3h32Linköping Central Station10:42 PMGothenburg Centralstation€871One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Linköping to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Linköping to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 229 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€41 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Linköping to Gothenburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Linköping to Gothenburg trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
548 X 2000 · 451 X 2000+ 2172 Mälartåg+ 16 Östgötatrafiken | 7:55 PM Linköping | 4h47 | 12:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
451 X 2000+ 8764 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken | 7:55 PM Linköping | 4h47 | 12:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
449 X 2000+ 2168 Mälartåg | 8:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h32 | 11:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
548 X 2000 · 451 X 2000+ 2172 Mälartåg | 8:54 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h48 | 12:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
548 X 2000 · 451 X 2000+ X6 Västtrafik+ 2172 Mälartåg | 8:54 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h15 | 1:09 AM Gothenburg | 3 transfers | |
1 SJ+ 7202 Västtrafik · 3425 Västtrafik+ 530 Östgötatrafiken | 11:25 PM Linköping | 7h58 | 7:23 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
1 SJ+ 7202 Västtrafik · 3425 Västtrafik | 1:25 AM Linköping Central Station | 5h58 | 7:23 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
539 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 510 X 2000 · 421 X 2000 | 5:02 AM Linköping | 4h40 | 9:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
8703 Östgötatrafiken+ 157 SJ+ 8234 Tåg i Bergslagen | 5:16 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h07 | 9:23 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
510 X 2000 · 421 X 2000 | 6:00 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h42 | 9:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2112 Mälartåg+ 2021 VR Snabbtåg | 6:10 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h18 | 10:28 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
71 Östgötatrafiken · 13 Östgötatrafiken+ 2116 Mälartåg+ 423 X 2000 | 6:30 AM Linköping | 4h12 | 10:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
2116 Mälartåg+ 423 X 2000 | 7:09 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h33 | 10:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
70 Östgötatrafiken+ 2120 Mälartåg+ 425 X 2000 | 7:30 AM Linköping | 4h12 | 11:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
2120 Mälartåg+ 425 X 2000 | 8:10 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h32 | 11:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
70 Östgötatrafiken+ 2124 Mälartåg+ 427 X 2000 | 8:30 AM Linköping | 4h12 | 12:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
2124 Mälartåg+ 427 X 2000 | 9:10 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h32 | 12:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
70 Östgötatrafiken · 13 Östgötatrafiken+ 2132 Mälartåg+ 431 X 2000 | 9:30 AM Linköping | 5h12 | 2:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
70 Östgötatrafiken+ 2128 Mälartåg+ 431 X 2000 | 9:30 AM Linköping | 5h12 | 2:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
8724 Östgötatrafiken+ 2132 Mälartåg+ 431 X 2000 | 10:45 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h57 | 2:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 2136 Mälartåg+ 433 X 2000 | 10:55 AM Linköping | 4h47 | 3:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
2136 Mälartåg+ 433 X 2000 | 12:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h32 | 3:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+ 535 X 2000+ 7244 Västtrafik | 1:25 PM Linköping | 5h58 | 7:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
535 X 2000+ 7244 Västtrafik+ 177 SJ | 3:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h15 | 7:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
546 Östgötatrafiken · 12 Östgötatrafiken+ 539 X 2000+ 7252 Västtrafik | 4:06 PM Linköping | 5h17 | 9:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
70 Östgötatrafiken · 12 Östgötatrafiken+ 2156 Mälartåg+ 445 X 2000 | 4:10 PM Linköping | 5h32 | 9:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
539 X 2000+ 7252 Västtrafik · 3481 Västtrafik | 5:04 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h19 | 9:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
2156 Mälartåg+ 445 X 2000 | 5:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h32 | 9:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
541 X 2000+ 7256 Västtrafik+ 183 SJ | 6:05 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h18 | 10:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
70 Östgötatrafiken · 12 Östgötatrafiken+ 2164 Mälartåg+ 447 X 2000 | 6:20 PM Linköping | 4h22 | 10:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
70 Östgötatrafiken · 13 Östgötatrafiken+ 2164 Mälartåg+ 447 X 2000 | 6:20 PM Linköping | 4h22 | 10:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
2164 Mälartåg+ 447 X 2000 | 7:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h32 | 10:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
70 Östgötatrafiken · 12 Östgötatrafiken+ 2168 Mälartåg+ 449 X 2000 | 7:30 PM Linköping | 4h12 | 11:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Linköping to Gothenburg
Trains from Linköping to Gothenburg run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 229 km distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 229 km |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 31 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SJ, VR, Västtrafik from Linköping to Gothenburg trainsSJ, VR, Västtrafik trains will get you between Linköping and Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Linköping to Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Linköping to Gothenburg
- 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
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
- All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
- Hotel Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- Opposite the taxi station.
- Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13
- Bus lines: 60327, 61327, Flygbussarna
- Train lines: 029, FLX, MTRX, SJ Regionaltåg, SJ SJ3000, SJ X2000, Tågab, Västtågen, Öresundståg
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