How to travel from Arvika to Linköping, Sweden

The distance between Arvika and Linköping is around 287km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Arvika to Linköping by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Katrineholm Centralstation and then to Linköping Centralstation.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 320($30)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Karlstad Busstationen, Örebro Centralstation then Motala station and then to Klostergatan.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 650($61)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Linköping.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance287km (178 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arvika and Linköping

There are several options for getting from Arvika to Linköping by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 310 ($29) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 320 ($30).

The distance between Arvika and Linköping is around 287km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Arvika and Linköping by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arvika to Linköping is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx SEK 320 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Arvika and Linköping, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 310 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arvika and Linköping. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arvika to Linköping. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Katrineholm Centralstation. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Swedish Railways, Mälartåg, Värmlandstrafik, Norwegian Railways, Tågab and ÖstgötaTrafiken run train services between Arvika and Linköping. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arvika and Linköping. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arvika to Linköping. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Karlstad Busstationen, Örebro Centralstation and Motala station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Värmlandstrafik, Vy Buss, Vy Travel AB, FlixBus, Swedish Railways and ÖstgötaTrafiken run regular bus services between Arvika and Linköping. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arvika to Linköping. We recommend that you take the train to Katrineholm Centralstation and then to Linköping Centralstation. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Linköping is Linkoping City Airport (LPI) (LPI) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Linköping. Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Arvika and Linköping. The distance is around 287km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arvika to Linköping is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around SEK 320 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arvika and Linköping

Transport options from Arvika to Linköping
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
SEK 320($30)
4 times a week350km (217 miles)
Train via Karlstad Centralstation3h 25m
SEK 310($29)
once a week317km (197 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
SEK 650($61)
4 times a week354km (220 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
SEK 575($54)
on demand287km (178 miles)

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Airports near Linköping

The following major airports near Linköping offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.

LPI
Linkoping City Airport (LPI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Linköping
BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
170km (106 miles) from Linköping
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
191km (119 miles) from Linköping