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Linneanum
Museum in Linnaeus's former home and garden, showing his life, work and the world of eighteenth-century science in Uppsala.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linköping to Uppsala is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linköping to Uppsala will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
On Mon 16 Nov, we found 33 trains from Linköping to Uppsala, including 13 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 198 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 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.
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Trains from Linköping to Uppsala run on average 73 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 198 km distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 198 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 73 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Linköping to Uppsala.
The table below shows live departures for Linköping to Uppsala trains for today, Sunday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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270 SJ InterCity | 9:29 Linköping Central Station | 2h40 | 12:09 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
8720 Östgötatrafiken+ 228 Mälartåg · 830 Mälartåg | 9:45 Linköping Central Station | 3h30 | 13:15 Uppsala Central Station | 2 changes | |
526 SJ Snabbtåg+ 932 Mälartåg | 9:57 Linköping Central Station | 2h52 | 12:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
12128 Mälartåg+ 45 SJ InterCity | 10:10 Linköping Central Station | 3h23 | 13:33 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
528 SJ Snabbtåg+ 936 Mälartåg | 10:54 Linköping Central Station | 2h55 | 13:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
274 SJ InterCity | 11:28 Linköping Central Station | 2h41 | 14:09 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
530 SJ Snabbtåg+ 940 Mälartåg | 11:54 Linköping Central Station | 2h55 | 14:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
276 SJ InterCity | 12:28 Linköping Central Station | 2h41 | 15:09 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
532 SJ Snabbtåg+ 946 Mälartåg | 12:54 Linköping Central Station | 2h55 | 15:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
278 SJ InterCity | 13:30 Linköping Central Station | 2h39 | 16:09 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
8736 Östgötatrafiken+ 236 Mälartåg · 846 Mälartåg | 13:45 Linköping Central Station | 3h30 | 17:15 Uppsala Central Station | 2 changes | |
534 SJ Snabbtåg+ 950 Mälartåg | 13:57 Linköping Central Station | 2h52 | 16:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
12144 Mälartåg+ 47 SJ InterCity | 14:10 Linköping Central Station | 3h25 | 17:35 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
536 SJ Snabbtåg+ 954 Mälartåg | 14:54 Linköping Central Station | 2h55 | 17:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
282 SJ InterCity | 15:25 Linköping Central Station | 2h44 | 18:09 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
538 SJ Snabbtåg+ 958 Mälartåg | 15:58 Linköping Central Station | 2h51 | 18:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
284 SJ InterCity | 16:25 Linköping Central Station | 2h44 | 19:09 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
540 SJ Snabbtåg+ 964 Mälartåg | 16:54 Linköping Central Station | 2h55 | 19:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
286 SJ | 17:25 Linköping Central Station | 2h44 | 20:09 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
8752 Östgötatrafiken+ 244 Mälartåg · 862 Mälartåg | 17:45 Linköping Central Station | 3h30 | 21:15 Uppsala Central Station | 2 changes | |
542 SJ+ 970 Mälartåg | 17:57 Linköping Central Station | 2h52 | 20:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
2160 Mälartåg+ 49 SJ | 18:10 Linköping Central Station | 3h24 | 21:34 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
| Monday 16 November | |||||
262 SJ | 5:29 Linköping Central Station | 2h40 | 8:09 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
510 SJ+ 914 Mälartåg | 6:00 Linköping Central Station | 2h49 | 8:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
264 SJ | 6:26 Linköping Central Station | 2h43 | 9:09 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
520 SJ+ 918 Mälartåg | 6:59 Linköping Central Station | 2h50 | 9:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
266 SJ | 7:26 Linköping Central Station | 2h44 | 10:10 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
268 SJ | 8:26 Linköping Central Station | 2h43 | 11:09 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
524 SJ+ 928 Mälartåg | 8:56 Linköping Central Station | 2h53 | 11:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
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Museum in Linnaeus's former home and garden, showing his life, work and the world of eighteenth-century science in Uppsala.
Museum inside Gustavianum with university collections, including the Augsburg Art Cabinet and the anatomical theatre.
Art museum in Uppsala Castle with modern and contemporary works, temporary exhibitions and fine views from the castle hill.
Botanical garden with baroque design, seasonal planting and the tropical Linnaean greenhouse. Popular for relaxing and strolling.
Historic district north of the centre with royal mounds, open landscapes and a museum. A rewarding area for walking and history.
Riverside path through central Uppsala with bridges, greenery and historic buildings. Ideal for a gentle city walk.
Saffron bun traditionally baked for Saint Lucy’s Day in Uppland and Uppsala. Soft, lightly sweet and strongly linked to local winter celebrations.
Cardamom bun served in cafés across Uppsala. A classic Swedish fika pastry, valued for its aromatic spice and everyday local coffee culture.
Layered cream cake with sponge, jam and custard, commonly eaten in Uppsala cafés. A long-standing Swedish celebratory dessert tradition.
Elegant dining room serving refined Nordic tasting menus in central Uppsala. Best for a polished special-occasion meal.
Classic café by Fyrisån popular for fika, sandwiches and pastries. A dependable stop for local coffee culture in a central location.
Historic cellar restaurant known for hearty Swedish dishes and a traditional atmosphere near Uppsala Cathedral.
Uppsala is pricier than many European cities. Hotels, dining and drinks add up, though buses and trains are reasonable by Swedish standards.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxi fares are fixed in app or meter; rounding up is optional. No tip expected in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Linköping to Uppsala 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 Uppsala, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Linköping to Uppsala trains use the Linköping Centralstation to Uppsala, Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Linköping and Uppsala train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Linköping Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Hamlet, Yogi
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Linköping Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Linköping Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Linköping Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Linköping Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Linköping Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Slottsparken, Scandic Linköping City, Elite Stora Hotellet.
Uppsala, Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Stationen, Kitchen & Table Uppsala
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Uppsala, Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Uppsala, Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Uppsala, Elite Hotel Academia, Clarion Hotel Gillet.
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