The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Linköping
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
4 h 19 m
Average duration
4 h 19 m
Trains per day
90
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Linköping is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Linköping will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
To travel from Gothenburg to Linköping you need to make at least one change.
420 X 2000+
2107 Mälartåg
436 X 2000+
2143 Mälartåg
420 X 2000+
2119 Mälartåg
436 X 2000+
2151 Mälartåg
420 X 2000+
2111 Mälartåg
3566 Västtrafik · 3468 Västtrafik · 7253 Västtrafik+
548 X 2000
3558 Västtrafik · 3460 Västtrafik · 7245 Västtrafik+
544 X 2000
3522 Västtrafik · 3424 Västtrafik · 7209 Västtrafik+
526 X 2000
3518 Västtrafik · 3420 Västtrafik · 7205 Västtrafik+
524 X 2000
420 X 2000+
2107 MälartågTravel Information
Compare train and coach for Gothenburg to Linköping
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Linköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. 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 coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 229 km
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£46 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Gothenburg to Linköping train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Linköping trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
420 X 2000+ 2107 Mälartåg | 03:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h20 | 07:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
420 X 2000+ 2119 Mälartåg | 03:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h20 | 10:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
420 X 2000+ 2107 Mälartåg+ 16 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken | 03:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h12 | 08:41 Linköping | 3 changes | |
420 X 2000+ 2111 Mälartåg | 03:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h20 | 08:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
420 X 2000+ 2107 Mälartåg | 03:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h20 | 07:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
3518 Västtrafik · 3420 Västtrafik · 7205 Västtrafik+ 524 X 2000 | 03:35 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h19 | 07:54 Linköping Central Station | 3 changes | |
3518 Västtrafik · 3420 Västtrafik · 7205 Västtrafik+ 524 X 2000 | 03:35 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h06 | 08:41 Linköping | 5 changes | |
16 Västtrafik+ 164 SJ+ 7209 Västtrafik+ 526 X 2000 | 04:03 Gothenburg | 4h51 | 08:54 Linköping Central Station | 3 changes | |
164 SJ+ 7209 Västtrafik+ 526 X 2000 | 04:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h25 | 08:54 Linköping Central Station | 2 changes | |
3522 Västtrafik · 3424 Västtrafik · 7209 Västtrafik+ 526 X 2000 | 04:35 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h19 | 08:54 Linköping Central Station | 3 changes | |
422 X 2000+ 2123 Mälartåg | 05:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h30 | 11:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
422 X 2000+ 2119 Mälartåg | 05:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h30 | 10:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
422 X 2000+ 2127 Mälartåg | 05:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h30 | 12:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
16 Västtrafik+ 168 SJ+ 7217 Västtrafik+ 530 X 2000 | 06:06 Gothenburg | 4h45 | 10:51 Linköping Central Station | 3 changes | |
424 X 2000+ 2127 Mälartåg | 06:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h30 | 12:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
424 X 2000+ 2131 Mälartåg | 06:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h30 | 13:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
424 X 2000+ 2123 Mälartåg | 06:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h30 | 11:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
424 X 2000+ 2119 Mälartåg | 06:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 10:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
168 SJ+ 7217 Västtrafik+ 530 X 2000 | 06:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h22 | 10:51 Linköping Central Station | 2 changes | |
426 X 2000+ 2123 Mälartåg | 07:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 11:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
426 X 2000+ 2127 Mälartåg | 07:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h30 | 12:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
426 X 2000+ 2131 Mälartåg | 07:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h30 | 13:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
16 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ+ 7225 Västtrafik+ 534 X 2000 | 08:06 Gothenburg | 4h48 | 12:54 Linköping Central Station | 3 changes | |
428 X 2000+ 2131 Mälartåg | 08:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h30 | 13:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
428 X 2000+ 2135 Mälartåg | 08:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h30 | 14:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
428 X 2000+ 2127 Mälartåg | 08:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 12:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
428 X 2000+ 2127 Mälartåg | 08:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 12:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
428 X 2000+ 2127 Mälartåg+ 70 Östgötatrafiken | 08:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h30 | 13:49 Linköping | 2 changes | |
428 X 2000+ 2127 Mälartåg+ 13 Östgötatrafiken · 70 Östgötatrafiken | 08:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h30 | 13:49 Linköping | 3 changes | |
172 SJ+ 7225 Västtrafik+ 534 X 2000 | 08:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h25 | 12:54 Linköping Central Station | 2 changes | |
430 X 2000+ 2131 Mälartåg | 09:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 13:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
430 X 2000+ 2135 Mälartåg | 09:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h30 | 14:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
430 X 2000+ 2131 Mälartåg+ 70 Östgötatrafiken | 09:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h30 | 14:49 Linköping | 2 changes | |
430 X 2000+ 2131 Mälartåg+ 21 Östgötatrafiken · 70 Östgötatrafiken | 09:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h30 | 14:49 Linköping | 3 changes | |
430 X 2000+ 2139 Mälartåg | 09:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h30 | 15:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
432 X 2000+ 2135 Mälartåg+ 70 Östgötatrafiken | 10:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h18 | 15:37 Linköping | 2 changes | |
432 X 2000+ 2135 Mälartåg | 10:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 14:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
432 X 2000+ 2135 Mälartåg | 10:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 14:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
432 X 2000+ 2143 Mälartåg | 10:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h30 | 16:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
432 X 2000+ 2139 Mälartåg | 10:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h30 | 15:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
432 X 2000+ 2135 Mälartåg+ 12 Östgötatrafiken · 70 Östgötatrafiken | 10:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h18 | 15:37 Linköping | 3 changes | |
3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik+ 538 X 2000 | 10:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h25 | 14:55 Linköping Central Station | 2 changes | |
16 Västtrafik+ 434 X 2000+ 2139 Mälartåg | 10:56 Gothenburg | 4h53 | 15:49 Linköping Central Station | 2 changes | |
16 Västtrafik+ 178 SJ+ 138 Mälartåg · 2139 Mälartåg | 11:05 Gothenburg | 4h44 | 15:49 Linköping Central Station | 3 changes | |
434 X 2000+ 2139 Mälartåg | 11:18 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h31 | 15:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
434 X 2000+ 2139 Mälartåg+ 70 Östgötatrafiken | 11:18 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h13 | 16:31 Linköping | 2 changes | |
436 X 2000+ 2143 Mälartåg | 11:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h30 | 16:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
436 X 2000+ 2151 Mälartåg | 11:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h33 | 18:52 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
436 X 2000+ 2147 Mälartåg | 11:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h30 | 17:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
178 SJ+ 138 Mälartåg · 2139 Mälartåg | 11:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h20 | 15:49 Linköping Central Station | 2 changes | |
178 SJ+ 138 Mälartåg · 2139 Mälartåg+ 70 Östgötatrafiken | 11:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h02 | 16:31 Linköping | 3 changes | |
3550 Västtrafik · 3452 Västtrafik+ 436 X 2000+ 2151 Mälartåg | 11:35 Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h17 | 18:52 Linköping Central Station | 3 changes | |
3550 Västtrafik · 3452 Västtrafik+ 436 X 2000+ 2143 Mälartåg | 11:35 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h14 | 16:49 Linköping Central Station | 3 changes | |
3550 Västtrafik · 3452 Västtrafik+ 436 X 2000+ 2147 Mälartåg | 11:35 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h14 | 17:49 Linköping Central Station | 3 changes | |
16 Västtrafik+ 438 X 2000+ 2147 Mälartåg | 12:56 Gothenburg | 4h53 | 17:49 Linköping Central Station | 2 changes | |
438 X 2000+ 2151 Mälartåg | 13:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h33 | 18:52 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
438 X 2000+ 2147 Mälartåg | 13:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 17:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
438 X 2000+ 2147 Mälartåg | 13:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 17:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
438 X 2000+ 2155 Mälartåg | 13:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h30 | 19:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
438 X 2000+ 2147 Mälartåg+ 12 Östgötatrafiken · 70 Östgötatrafiken | 13:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h01 | 19:20 Linköping | 3 changes | |
438 X 2000+ 2147 Mälartåg+ 70 Östgötatrafiken | 13:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h01 | 19:20 Linköping | 2 changes | |
182 SJ+ 7245 Västtrafik+ 544 X 2000 | 13:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h25 | 17:54 Linköping Central Station | 2 changes | |
3558 Västtrafik · 3460 Västtrafik · 7245 Västtrafik+ 544 X 2000 | 13:35 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h19 | 17:54 Linköping Central Station | 3 changes | |
16 Västtrafik+ 184 SJ+ 144 Mälartåg · 2151 Mälartåg | 14:07 Gothenburg | 4h45 | 18:52 Linköping Central Station | 3 changes | |
440 X 2000+ 2159 Mälartåg | 14:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h30 | 20:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
440 X 2000+ 2155 Mälartåg | 14:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h30 | 19:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
440 X 2000+ 2151 Mälartåg | 14:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h33 | 18:52 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
440 X 2000+ 2151 Mälartåg | 14:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h33 | 18:52 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
440 X 2000+ 2151 Mälartåg+ 30 Östgötatrafiken · 30 Östgötatrafiken | 14:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h44 | 20:03 Linköping | 3 changes | |
184 SJ+ 8175 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 8762 Östgötatrafiken · 30 Östgötatrafiken | 14:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h34 | 20:03 Linköping | 4 changes | |
184 SJ+ 144 Mälartåg · 2151 Mälartåg+ 30 Östgötatrafiken | 14:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h34 | 20:03 Linköping | 4 changes | |
184 SJ+ 144 Mälartåg · 2151 Mälartåg | 14:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h23 | 18:52 Linköping Central Station | 2 changes | |
442 X 2000+ 2159 Mälartåg | 15:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h30 | 20:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
442 X 2000+ 2163 Mälartåg+ 287 SJ | 15:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h11 | 22:30 Linköping Central Station | 2 changes | |
442 X 2000+ 2155 Mälartåg | 15:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 19:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
442 X 2000 · 448 SJ 3000 · 1 SJ | 15:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 9h08 | 00:27 Linköping Central Station | 2 changes | |
186 SJ+ 7253 Västtrafik+ 548 X 2000 | 15:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 19:54 Linköping Central Station | 2 changes | |
3466 Västtrafik · 7253 Västtrafik+ 548 X 2000 | 15:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h24 | 19:54 Linköping Central Station | 2 changes | |
3566 Västtrafik · 3468 Västtrafik · 7253 Västtrafik+ 548 X 2000 | 15:35 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h19 | 19:54 Linköping Central Station | 3 changes | |
444 X 2000+ 2163 Mälartåg+ 287 SJ | 16:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h11 | 22:30 Linköping Central Station | 2 changes | |
444 X 2000+ 2159 Mälartåg | 16:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 20:49 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
444 X 2000 · 448 SJ 3000 · 1 SJ | 16:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 8h08 | 00:27 Linköping Central Station | 2 changes | |
16 Västtrafik+ 446 X 2000 · 287 SJ | 16:58 Gothenburg | 5h32 | 22:30 Linköping Central Station | 2 changes | |
446 X 2000 · 448 SJ 3000 · 1 SJ | 17:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h08 | 00:27 Linköping Central Station | 2 changes | |
446 X 2000+ 2163 Mälartåg+ 287 SJ | 17:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h11 | 22:30 Linköping Central Station | 2 changes | |
446 X 2000 · 287 SJ | 17:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h11 | 22:30 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
16 Västtrafik+ 448 SJ 3000 · 1 SJ | 17:57 Gothenburg | 6h30 | 00:27 Linköping Central Station | 2 changes | |
448 SJ 3000 · 1 SJ | 18:19 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h08 | 00:27 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
1151 Öresundstågen+ 2 SJ+ 30 Östgötatrafiken · 30 Östgötatrafiken | 18:40 Gothenburg Centralstation | 9h52 | 04:32 Linköping | 3 changes | |
1151 Öresundstågen+ 2 SJ | 18:40 Gothenburg Centralstation | 8h07 | 02:47 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Linköping
Trains from Gothenburg to Linköping run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 229 km distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 229 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 31 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Gothenburg to Linköping trainsSJ, Västtrafik, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Gothenburg and Linköping from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gothenburg to Linköping train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Linköping 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 Linköping, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gothenburg and Linköping
- 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
- 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
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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