How to travel from Uppsala to Linköping, Sweden

The distance between Uppsala and Linköping is around 266km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Uppsala to Linköping 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 LinköpingUppsala if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Linköping Centralstation.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 320($30)

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Bus

Take the bus to Linköping Fjärrbussterminal.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 545($51)
Operated by

Vy Buss

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Drive

Drive to Linköping.

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

There are several options for getting from Uppsala to Linköping 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 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 320 ($30).

The distance between Uppsala and Linköping is around 266km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Uppsala and Linköping by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Uppsala to Linköping is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx SEK 320 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Uppsala and Linköping, 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 Uppsala and Linköping. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

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

Swedish Railways and Mälartåg run train services between Uppsala and Linköping. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Linköping. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Uppsala to Linköping. 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 Uppsala and Linköping. 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 Uppsala to Linköping. We recommend that you take the train to Linköping Centralstation. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Uppsala and Linköping. 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 Uppsala to Linköping is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around SEK 320 ($30).

How do I get from Uppsala to Linköping

Compare travel optionsbetween Uppsala and Linköping

Transport options from Uppsala to Linköping
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 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 hours282km (175 miles)
Drive
3hrs
SEK 530($50)
on demand266km (165 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