The cheapest and fastest trains from Linköping to Stockholm
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€39
Fastest journey
1 h 38 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
51
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linköping to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linköping to Stockholm will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 51 trains that leave Linköping for Stockholm on Sun, May 24, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 38 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest trains will take 1 h 55 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.
266 SJ7:26 AM1h57Linköping Central Station9:23 AMStockholm Central Station€251One-way0 transfers
290 SJ7:29 PM1h55Linköping Central Station9:24 PMStockholm Central Station€271One-way0 transfers
274 SJ11:28 AM1h57Linköping Central Station1:25 PMStockholm Central Station€271One-way0 transfers
266 SJ+
1 Östgötatrafiken6:51 AM2h32Linköping9:23 AMStockholm Central Station€281One-way1 transfer
266 SJ+
530 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken5:44 AM3h39Linköping9:23 AMStockholm Central Station€281One-way2 transfers
526 X 20009:57 AM1h38Linköping Central Station11:35 AMStockholm Central Station€731One-way0 transfers
538 X 20003:58 PM1h39Linköping Central Station5:37 PMStockholm Central Station€541One-way0 transfers
550 X 20009:54 PM1h47Linköping Central Station11:41 PMStockholm Central Station€501One-way0 transfers
290 SJ7:29 PM1h55Linköping Central Station9:24 PMStockholm Central Station€271One-way0 transfers
278 SJ1:30 PM1h55Linköping Central Station3:25 PMStockholm Central Station€321One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Linköping to Stockholm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linköping to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 174 km
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€18 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Linköping to Stockholm train times
The table below shows live departures for Linköping to Stockholm trains for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8712 Östgötatrafiken+ 224 Mälartåg | 7:45 AM Linköping Central Station | 2h29 | 10:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 12120 Mälartåg+ 424 X 2000 | 7:51 AM Linköping | 2h52 | 10:43 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
12120 Mälartåg+ 424 X 2000 | 8:10 AM Linköping Central Station | 2h33 | 10:43 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
526 X 2000+ 30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken | 8:54 AM Linköping | 2h41 | 11:35 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
526 X 2000+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 9:26 AM Linköping | 2h09 | 11:35 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
270 SJ | 9:29 AM Linköping Central Station | 1h56 | 11:25 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 12128 Mälartåg+ 514 X 2000 | 9:41 AM Linköping | 2h51 | 12:32 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 274 SJ | 9:54 AM Linköping | 3h31 | 1:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
526 X 2000 | 9:57 AM Linköping Central Station | 1h38 | 11:35 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
12128 Mälartåg+ 514 X 2000 | 10:10 AM Linköping Central Station | 2h22 | 12:32 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+ 530 X 2000 | 10:55 AM Linköping | 2h37 | 1:32 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 274 SJ | 10:56 AM Linköping | 2h29 | 1:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
530 X 2000+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 11:26 AM Linköping | 2h06 | 1:32 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
274 SJ | 11:28 AM Linköping Central Station | 1h57 | 1:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
432 X 2000+ 12136 Mälartåg+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 11:41 AM Linköping | 3h02 | 2:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
530 X 2000 | 11:54 AM Linköping Central Station | 1h38 | 1:32 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 278 SJ | 11:55 AM Linköping | 3h30 | 3:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
432 X 2000+ 12136 Mälartåg | 12:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 2h33 | 2:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
534 X 2000+ 539 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken | 12:55 PM Linköping | 2h40 | 3:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
278 SJ+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 1:11 PM Linköping | 2h14 | 3:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 534 X 2000 | 1:26 PM Linköping | 2h09 | 3:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
278 SJ | 1:29 PM Linköping Central Station | 1h56 | 3:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 12144 Mälartåg+ 436 X 2000 | 1:41 PM Linköping | 3h02 | 4:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken+ 282 SJ | 1:55 PM Linköping | 3h30 | 5:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
282 SJ+ 530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken | 1:55 PM Linköping | 3h30 | 5:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
534 X 2000 | 1:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 1h38 | 3:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
12144 Mälartåg+ 436 X 2000 | 2:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 2h33 | 4:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
538 X 2000+ 530 Östgötatrafiken · 30 Östgötatrafiken | 2:55 PM Linköping | 2h42 | 5:37 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 282 SJ | 2:56 PM Linköping | 2h29 | 5:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
282 SJ | 3:25 PM Linköping Central Station | 2h00 | 5:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
538 X 2000+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 3:26 PM Linköping | 2h11 | 5:37 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
516 X 2000+ 12152 Mälartåg+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 3:41 PM Linköping | 2h51 | 6:32 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 286 SJ | 3:55 PM Linköping | 3h27 | 7:22 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
286 SJ+ 16 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken | 3:55 PM Linköping | 3h27 | 7:22 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
538 X 2000 | 3:58 PM Linköping Central Station | 1h39 | 5:37 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
12152 Mälartåg+ 516 X 2000 | 4:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 2h22 | 6:32 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+ 542 X 2000 | 4:55 PM Linköping | 2h40 | 7:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
286 SJ+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 5:01 PM Linköping | 2h21 | 7:22 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
542 X 2000+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 5:21 PM Linköping | 2h14 | 7:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
286 SJ | 5:25 PM Linköping Central Station | 1h57 | 7:22 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
542 X 2000 | 5:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 1h38 | 7:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
539 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 546 X 2000 | 6:24 PM Linköping | 3h11 | 9:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 546 X 2000 | 7:21 PM Linköping | 2h14 | 9:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 2168 Mälartåg+ 648 SJ 3000 | 7:41 PM Linköping | 2h43 | 10:24 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
546 X 2000 | 7:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 1h38 | 9:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2168 Mälartåg+ 648 SJ 3000 | 8:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 2h14 | 10:24 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 24 | |||||
530 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+ 266 SJ | 5:44 AM Linköping | 3h39 | 9:23 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken · 8706 Östgötatrafiken+ 222 Mälartåg | 6:01 AM Linköping | 3h13 | 9:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8706 Östgötatrafiken+ 222 Mälartåg | 6:15 AM Linköping Central Station | 2h59 | 9:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 266 SJ | 6:51 AM Linköping | 2h32 | 9:23 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken · 8712 Östgötatrafiken+ 224 Mälartåg | 7:19 AM Linköping | 2h55 | 10:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken · 8712 Östgötatrafiken+ 224 Mälartåg | 7:21 AM Linköping | 2h53 | 10:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
266 SJ | 7:26 AM Linköping Central Station | 1h57 | 9:23 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Linköping to Stockholm
Trains from Linköping to Stockholm run on average 73 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 73 |
Direct trains 23 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: SJ, Snälltåget, Malartag, Tågab, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Linköping to Stockholm trainsSJ, Snälltåget, Malartag, Tågab, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Linköping and Stockholm from €11. 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 Stockholm
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Linköping to Stockholm 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 Stockholm, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Linköping to Stockholm
- 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: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- Luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
- Burger King
- Caffe Ritazza
- Blueberry Tunnelgången
- Espresso House
- Holy Monkey
- Icha Icha
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Sushi Yama
- O'Learys
- & many more
- Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
- Freys Hotel
- Nordic Light Hotel
- Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
- Metro lines: 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19
- Bus lines: 53, 54, 516, 812C, 813C, Flygbussarna
- Tram lines: 7
- Train lines: Dala Line, Northern Main Line, East Coast Line, SJ X2000, 40, 41, 42X, 43, 43X, 44, Arlanda Express, FLX
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Swedenborgsgatan.
- Pelikan
- Kvarnen
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 10
- Hotel Rival
- Clarion Hotel Stockholm
- Hilton Stockholm Slussen
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and commuter destinations
- Metro: Line 13, Line 14
- Bus: Several lines available
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