How to travel from Linköping to Uppsala, Sweden

The distance between Linköping and Uppsala is around 265km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Uppsala Centralstation.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 470($44)

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Bus

Take the bus to Arlanda terminal 4 buss.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 545($51)
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Vy Buss

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Drive

Drive to Uppsala.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance266km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Linköping and Uppsala

There are several options for getting from Linköping to Uppsala by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 470 ($44).

The distance between Linköping and Uppsala is around 265km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Linköping and Uppsala by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Linköping to Uppsala is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx SEK 470 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Linköping and Uppsala, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Linköping and Uppsala. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Linköping and Uppsala with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 40m.

Swedish Railways, Snälltåget, Mälartåg and SL run train services between Linköping and Uppsala. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Uppsala. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Linköping to Uppsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Arlanda terminal 4 buss. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Vy Buss, FlixBus and Vy Travel AB run regular bus services between Linköping and Uppsala. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 4h 15m 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 Uppsala. We recommend that you take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Uppsala Centralstation. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Uppsala is Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) which is approximately 28km (18 miles) from Uppsala. Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) (NYO) 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 Uppsala. The distance is around 266km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Linköping to Uppsala is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around SEK 470 ($44).

How do I get from Linköping to Uppsala

Compare travel optionsbetween Linköping and Uppsala

Transport options from Linköping to Uppsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 35m
SEK 470($44)
hourly265km (165 miles)
Train to Uppsala Centralstation2h 40m
SEK 320($30)
every 3 hours270km (168 miles)
Train via Eskilstuna Centralstation3h 25m
every 2 hours336km (208 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
SEK 545($51)
every 2 hours281km (174 miles)
Drive
3hrs
SEK 530($50)
on demand266km (165 miles)

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Airports near Uppsala

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

ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
28km (18 miles) from Uppsala
BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Uppsala
NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Uppsala