The distance between Strömstad and Linköping is around 436km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Strömstad to Linköping by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Linköping → Strömstad if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Göteborg Central then Katrineholm Centralstation and then to Linköping Centralstation.
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Take the bus to Gothenburg Central Bus Station and then to Linköping Fjärrbussterminal.
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+ 2 othersTake the train to Göteborg Central then fly from Gothenburg (GOT) to Stockholm (ARN) then take the train to Linköping Centralstation.
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There are several options for getting from Strömstad to Linköping by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 595 ($56) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 875 ($82).
The distance between Strömstad and Linköping is around 436km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264km (164 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Strömstad and Linköping by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Strömstad to Linköping is to drive which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx SEK 875 ($82).
The cheapest way to travel between Strömstad and Linköping, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 595 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Strömstad and Linköping. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Strömstad to Linköping. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Göteborg Central and Katrineholm Centralstation. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
Vasttrafik, Swedish Railways, MTRX and Mälartåg run train services between Strömstad and Linköping. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Strömstad and Linköping. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Strömstad to Linköping. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tanums shoppingcenter and Gothenburg Central Bus Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
Vy Buss, Vy Travel AB and FlixBus run regular bus services between Strömstad and Linköping. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strömstad to Linköping. We recommend that you take the train to Göteborg Central then fly from Gothenburg (GOT) to Stockholm (ARN) then take the train to Linköping Centralstation. instead which will take 6h 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 Strömstad and Linköping. The distance is around 436km (271 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strömstad to Linköping is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around SEK 905 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 5h 40m | SEK 595($56) | every 4 hours | 583km (362 miles) |
Bus | 6h 15m | SEK 905($85) | every 2 hours | 448km (278 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 30m | SEK 1,075($100) | every 4 hours | 831km (517 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | SEK 875($82) | on demand | 436km (271 miles) |
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The following major airports near Linköping offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.