How to travel from Uppsala to Jönköping, Sweden

The distance between Uppsala and Jönköping is around 389km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 5m.

7 routes found

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Gothenburg (GOT) then take the bus to Jönköping.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    SEK 275($26)
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Train

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then Nässjö Centralstation and then to Jönköping Centralstation.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 700($66)

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Bus

Take the bus to Jönköping Centralstation.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 330($31)
Operated by

Bus4You

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Drive

Drive to Jönköping.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance389km (242 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Uppsala and Jönköping

There are several options for getting from Uppsala to Jönköping by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around SEK 275 ($26) and will take around 3h 5m.

The distance between Uppsala and Jönköping is around 389km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (190 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Uppsala and Jönköping by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Uppsala to Jönköping is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx SEK 275 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Uppsala and Jönköping, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus 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 Uppsala and Jönköping. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Uppsala to Jönköping. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation and Nässjö Centralstation. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Swedish Railways, Mälartåg, SL, Snälltåget, Vasttrafik and JLT run train services between Uppsala and Jönköping. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Uppsala and Jönköping. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Uppsala to Jönköping. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Arlanda terminal 4 buss. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Bus4You, FlixBus and Vy Travel AB run regular bus services between Uppsala and Jönköping. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Uppsala to Jönköping. We recommend that you fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Gothenburg (GOT) then take the bus to Jönköping. instead which will take 3h 5m.

The closest major airport to Jönköping is Linkoping City Airport (LPI) (LPI) which is approximately 112km (69 miles) from Jönköping. Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) and Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB) (ORB) 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 Uppsala and Jönköping. The distance is around 389km (242 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Uppsala to Jönköping is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around SEK 700 ($66).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Uppsala and Jönköping

Transport options from Uppsala to Jönköping
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 5m
SEK 275($26)
every 4 hours550km (342 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 45m
SEK 1,765($165)
every 4 hours577km (359 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
SEK 700($66)
hourly427km (265 miles)
Train via Linköping Centralstation4h 25m
SEK 650($61)
6 times a week431km (268 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 55m
SEK 330($31)
every 3 hours409km (254 miles)
Bus to Jönköping6h 20m
SEK 310($29)
6 times a week421km (262 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
SEK 585($55)
on demand389km (242 miles)

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Airports near Jönköping

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

LPI
Linkoping City Airport (LPI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Jönköping
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Jönköping
ORB
Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
168km (105 miles) from Jönköping