The distance between Karlstad and Linköping is around 215km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Karlstad 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.
👋 Also check out Linköping → Karlstad if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Mjölby station.
Tågab
Take the bus to Linköping Bus Station.
Vy Buss
There are several options for getting from Karlstad to Linköping by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 225 ($21) and will take around 2h 30m.
The distance between Karlstad and Linköping is around 215km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 163km (101 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Karlstad and Linköping by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Karlstad to Linköping is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx SEK 225 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Karlstad and Linköping, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 225 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlstad and Linköping. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Karlstad to Linköping. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mjölby station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
Tågab run train services between Karlstad and Linköping. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Karlstad and Linköping. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Karlstad and Linköping with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 8h 15m.
Vy Buss run regular bus services between Karlstad and Linköping. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Karlstad to Linköping. We recommend that you take the train to Mjölby station. instead which will take 2h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Karlstad and Linköping. The distance is around 215km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karlstad to Linköping is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around SEK 225 ($21).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 30m | SEK 225($21) | once a week | 251km (156 miles) |
Bus | 8h 15m | SEK 905($85) | twice a week | 563km (350 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | SEK 435($41) | on demand | 215km (134 miles) |
Tågab
Vy Buss
The following major airports near Linköping offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.