How to travel from Linköping to Abisko, Sweden

The distance between Linköping and Abisko is around 1,246km (774 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Linköping to Abisko by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AbiskoLinköping if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Kiruna (KRN) then take the train to Abisko Östra station.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,300($215)
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Train

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Abisko Östra station.

  • Duration18h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 275($26)
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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan and then to Abisko.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 435($41)
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Drive

Drive to Abisko.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Distance1,523km (946 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Linköping and Abisko

There are several options for getting from Linköping to Abisko by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 275 ($26) and will take around 18h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,300 ($215).

The distance between Linköping and Abisko is around 1,246km (774 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,116km (694 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Linköping and Abisko by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Linköping to Abisko is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx SEK 2,300 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Linköping and Abisko, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 275 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Linköping and Abisko. It typically takes around 18h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Linköping to Abisko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 45m.

Swedish Railways, Snälltåget and Vy Nattåg run train services between Linköping and Abisko. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18h 45m, 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 Linköping and Abisko. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Linköping to Abisko. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan and Abisko. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20hrs.

Vy Buss and The Arctic Route run regular bus services between Linköping and Abisko. Buses run once daily and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Linköping to Abisko. We recommend that you take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Kiruna (KRN) then take the train to Abisko Östra station. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Abisko is Kiruna Airport (KRN) (KRN) which is approximately 86km (53 miles) from Abisko. Lulea Airport (LLA) (LLA) and Umeå Airport (UME) (UME) 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 Linköping and Abisko. The distance is around 1,523km (946 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Linköping to Abisko is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around SEK 2,300 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Linköping and Abisko

Transport options from Linköping to Abisko
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 30m
SEK 2,300($215)
3 times a week1,246km (774 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, plane9h 50m
SEK 800($75)
twice daily1,302km (809 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 30m
SEK 2,340($220)
every 20 mins1,691km (1,051 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, plane and bus9h 55m
SEK 2,575($240)
every 20 mins1,646km (1,023 miles)
Train
18h 45m
SEK 275($26)
once daily1,515km (942 miles)
Bus
20hrs
SEK 435($41)
twice a week1,608km (999 miles)
Drive
17h 10m
SEK 3,490($330)
on demand1,523km (946 miles)

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Airports near Abisko

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

KRN
Kiruna Airport (KRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Abisko
LLA
Lulea Airport (LLA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
343km (213 miles) from Abisko
UME
Umeå Airport (UME)
International Airport
Distance
511km (317 miles) from Abisko