The average train between Linköping and Kristiansand takes 14h 6m and the fastest train takes 9h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Linköping to Kristiansand. 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 4 times a day between Linköping and Kristiansand. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linköping is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Kristiansand at 7:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Katrineholm Centralstation and take an average of 14h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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17h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Linköping to Kristiansand? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Linköping to Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from Linköping Centralstation and arriving at Kristiansand stasjon station via Katrineholm Centralstation and Oslo S station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.
Linköping to Kristiansand train services, operated by Mälartåg, depart from Linköping Centralstation.
Linköping to Kristiansand train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Kristiansand stasjon station.
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The distance between Linköping and Kristiansand is 446.6 km. The road distance is 728 km.
You can take a train from Linköping Centralstation to Kristiansand stasjon via Katrineholm Centralstation and Oslo S in around 12h 5m.