How to travel from Linköping to Helsingborg, Sweden

The distance between Linköping and Helsingborg is around 361km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Linköping to Helsingborg 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 HelsingborgLinköping if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lund Centralstation and then to Helsingborg C.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 555($52)

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Bus

Take the bus to Helsingborg.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 225($21)
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Drive

Drive to Helsingborg.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance361km (224 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Linköping and Helsingborg

There are several options for getting from Linköping to Helsingborg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 225 ($21) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 555 ($52).

The distance between Linköping and Helsingborg is around 361km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 316km (197 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Linköping and Helsingborg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Linköping to Helsingborg is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx SEK 555 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Linköping and Helsingborg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 225 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Linköping and Helsingborg. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Linköping and Helsingborg with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 3h 10m.

Swedish Railways, Snälltåget, Öresundståg and Skånetrafiken run train services between Linköping and Helsingborg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Helsingborg. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Linköping and Helsingborg with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Linköping and Helsingborg. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m 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 Helsingborg. We recommend that you take the train to Lund Centralstation and then to Helsingborg C. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Helsingborg is Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH) (AGH) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Helsingborg. Malmo Airport (MMX) (MMX) and Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) 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 Helsingborg. The distance is around 361km (224 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Linköping to Helsingborg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around SEK 555 ($52).

How do I get from Linköping to Helsingborg

Compare travel optionsbetween Linköping and Helsingborg

Transport options from Linköping to Helsingborg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3hrs
SEK 555($52)
hourly425km (264 miles)
Train to Helsingborg Centralstation3h 10m
SEK 425($40)
twice daily379km (235 miles)
Train via Eslöv station3h 15m
SEK 235($22)
twice daily400km (249 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
SEK 225($21)
twice daily365km (227 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
SEK 725($68)
on demand361km (224 miles)

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Airports near Helsingborg

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

AGH
Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Helsingborg
MMX
Malmo Airport (MMX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Helsingborg
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Helsingborg