How to travel from Trollhattan to Linköping, Sweden

The distance between Trollhattan and Linköping is around 281km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Trollhattan to Linköping by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Trollhattan (THN) to Stockholm Bromma (BMA) then take the train to Linköping Centralstation.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,800($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Göteborg Centralstation then Katrineholm Centralstation and then to Linköping Centralstation.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 490($46)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Skövde Centralstation and then to Linköping Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 520($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Linköping.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance281km (175 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trollhattan and Linköping

There are several options for getting from Trollhattan to Linköping by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 490 ($46) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 565 ($53).

The distance between Trollhattan and Linköping is around 281km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Trollhattan and Linköping by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trollhattan to Linköping is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx SEK 565 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Trollhattan and Linköping, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 490 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trollhattan and Linköping. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Trollhattan to Linköping. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Göteborg Centralstation and Katrineholm Centralstation. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Vasttrafik, Swedish Railways, SJ, Vygruppen AS, Tågab, MTRX and Mälartåg run train services between Trollhattan and Linköping. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 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 Trollhattan and Linköping. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trollhattan to Linköping. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skövde Centralstation. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Vasttrafik and Vy Buss run regular bus services between Trollhattan and Linköping. Buses run once a week and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trollhattan to Linköping. We recommend that you fly from Trollhattan (THN) to Stockholm Bromma (BMA) then take the train to Linköping Centralstation. instead which will take 3h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Trollhattan and Linköping. The distance is around 281km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trollhattan to Linköping is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around SEK 490 ($46).

How do I get from Trollhattan to Linköping

Compare travel optionsbetween Trollhattan and Linköping

Transport options from Trollhattan to Linköping
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 30m
SEK 1,800($170)
hourly559km (347 miles)
Train
3h 35m
SEK 490($46)
every 3 hours480km (298 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
SEK 520($49)
once a week337km (210 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
SEK 565($53)
on demand281km (175 miles)

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Airports near Linköping

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

LPI
Linkoping City Airport (LPI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Linköping
BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
170km (106 miles) from Linköping
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
191km (119 miles) from Linköping