The cheapest and fastest trains from Linköping to Lidköping
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
4 h 8 m
Average duration
4 h 54 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linköping to Lidköping is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linköping to Lidköping will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 2 trains that leave Linköping for Lidköping every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 144 km distance in an average of 4 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 40 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 coach and train for Linköping to Lidköping
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linköping to Lidköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, and a coach costs an average of £36.
Distance: 144 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Linköping to Lidköping train times
The table below shows live departures for Linköping to Lidköping trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 12120 Mälartåg+ 425 X 2000 | 06:19 Linköping | 4h24 | 10:43 Lidköping station | 4 changes | |
12120 Mälartåg+ 515 X 2000+ 3374 Västtrafik | 07:10 Linköping Central Station | 7h16 | 14:26 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
12120 Mälartåg+ 429 X 2000+ 3374 Västtrafik | 07:10 Linköping Central Station | 7h16 | 14:26 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
12120 Mälartåg+ 435 X 2000+ 3314 Västtrafik | 07:10 Linköping Central Station | 9h20 | 16:30 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
12120 Mälartåg+ 425 X 2000+ 200 Västtrafik | 07:10 Linköping Central Station | 3h33 | 10:43 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
12120 Mälartåg+ 425 X 2000+ 200 Västtrafik · 1 Västtrafik | 07:10 Linköping Central Station | 3h52 | 11:02 Framnäs City station | 3 changes | |
30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken · 8721 Östgötatrafiken+ 8170 Tåg i Bergslagen | 07:54 Linköping | 5h19 | 13:13 Lidköping station | 5 changes | |
8721 Östgötatrafiken+ 8170 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 167 SJ+ 200 Västtrafik | 08:46 Linköping Central Station | 4h46 | 13:32 Framnäs City station | 4 changes | |
8721 Östgötatrafiken+ 8170 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 167 SJ+ 200 Västtrafik | 08:46 Linköping Central Station | 4h27 | 13:13 Lidköping station | 3 changes | |
12128 Mälartåg+ 435 X 2000+ 3316 Västtrafik | 09:10 Linköping Central Station | 9h15 | 18:25 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
12128 Mälartåg+ 435 X 2000+ 3314 Västtrafik | 09:10 Linköping Central Station | 7h20 | 16:30 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
12128 Mälartåg+ 515 X 2000+ 3374 Västtrafik | 09:10 Linköping Central Station | 5h16 | 14:26 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
12128 Mälartåg+ 431 X 2000+ 600 Västtrafik | 09:10 Linköping Central Station | 4h22 | 13:32 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+ 12136 Mälartåg+ 433 X 2000 | 09:55 Linköping | 4h37 | 14:32 Lidköping station | 4 changes | |
12136 Mälartåg+ 435 X 2000+ 3314 Västtrafik | 11:10 Linköping Central Station | 5h20 | 16:30 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
12136 Mälartåg+ 433 X 2000+ 600 Västtrafik | 11:10 Linköping Central Station | 3h22 | 14:32 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
12136 Mälartåg+ 435 X 2000+ 3316 Västtrafik | 11:10 Linköping Central Station | 7h15 | 18:25 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
12136 Mälartåg+ 441 X 2000+ 3360 Västtrafik | 11:10 Linköping Central Station | 8h20 | 19:30 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
539 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 12144 Mälartåg+ 437 X 2000 | 11:55 Linköping | 4h37 | 16:32 Lidköping station | 4 changes | |
12144 Mälartåg+ 437 X 2000+ 600 Västtrafik | 13:10 Linköping Central Station | 3h22 | 16:32 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
12144 Mälartåg+ 441 X 2000+ 3360 Västtrafik | 13:10 Linköping Central Station | 6h20 | 19:30 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
12144 Mälartåg+ 555 X 2000+ 3316 Västtrafik | 13:10 Linköping Central Station | 5h15 | 18:25 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
12144 Mälartåg+ 2039 VR Snabbtåg+ 3360 Västtrafik | 13:10 Linköping Central Station | 6h20 | 19:30 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken · 8745 Östgötatrafiken+ 8178 Tåg i Bergslagen | 13:55 Linköping | 4h22 | 18:17 Lidköping station | 4 changes | |
8745 Östgötatrafiken+ 8178 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 3379 Västtrafik | 14:46 Linköping Central Station | 3h31 | 18:17 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
8745 Östgötatrafiken+ 8178 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 3379 Västtrafik | 14:46 Linköping Central Station | 3h43 | 18:29 Framnäs City station | 2 changes | |
537 X 2000+ 7248 Västtrafik+ 179 SJ+ 3360 Västtrafik | 15:08 Linköping Central Station | 4h22 | 19:30 Lidköping station | 3 changes | |
537 X 2000+ 7248 Västtrafik+ 179 SJ+ 3360 Västtrafik | 15:08 Linköping Central Station | 4h19 | 19:27 Framnäs City station | 3 changes | |
12152 Mälartåg+ 445 X 2000+ 3380 Västtrafik | 15:10 Linköping Central Station | 6h18 | 21:28 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
12152 Mälartåg+ 2043 VR Snabbtåg+ 3380 Västtrafik | 15:10 Linköping Central Station | 6h18 | 21:28 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
12152 Mälartåg+ 2043 VR Snabbtåg+ 3366 Västtrafik | 15:10 Linköping Central Station | 8h20 | 23:30 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
12152 Mälartåg+ 445 X 2000+ 600 Västtrafik | 15:10 Linköping Central Station | 5h22 | 20:32 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+ 541 X 2000+ 7256 Västtrafik | 15:55 Linköping | 5h33 | 21:28 Lidköping station | 5 changes | |
541 X 2000+ 7256 Västtrafik+ 183 SJ+ 3380 Västtrafik | 17:05 Linköping Central Station | 4h23 | 21:28 Lidköping station | 3 changes | |
541 X 2000+ 7256 Västtrafik+ 183 SJ+ 3380 Västtrafik | 17:05 Linköping Central Station | 4h20 | 21:25 Framnäs City station | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Linköping to Lidköping
Trains from Linköping to Lidköping run on average 45 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:27, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 144 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 144 km |
Average train duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 45 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 01:27 |
Last train 23:39 |
Train companies: Västtrafik, SJ from Linköping to Lidköping trainsVästtrafik, SJ trains will get you between Linköping and Lidköping from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Linköping to Lidköping train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Linköping to Lidköping 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 Lidköping, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Linköping and Lidköping
- 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 - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.
- Restaurang Italia
- Rådhuskonditoriet
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 10
- Best Western Plus Edward Hotel
- Stadshotellet Lidköping
- Located in the main hall
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for regional trains
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Gothenburg and Mariestad
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