The average train between Linköping and Vara takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Linköping to Vara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Linköping and Vara. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linköping is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Vara at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Katrineholm Centralstation and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Linköping to Vara. However, there are services departing from Linköping station and arriving at Vara station via Katrineholm Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Linköping to Vara train services, operated by Mälartåg, depart from Linköping Centralstation.
Linköping to Vara train services, operated by Mälartåg, arrive at Herrljunga tågstation.
Book your Linköping to Vara train tickets online with Mälartåg, Swedish Railways (SJ) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Linköping and Vara is 156.7 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Linköping Centralstation to Vara tågstation via Katrineholm Centralstation and Herrljunga tågstation in around 4h 33m.