There are 5 ways to get from Jönköping to Kosta by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Jönköping Centralstation to Växjö stationtrain 17613 / ...
4h 3mkr 307–363Train via Nässjö
cheapest- Take the train from Jönköping Centralstation to Nässjö Centralstationtrain
- Take the train from Nässjö Centralstation to Alvesta stationtrain 593 / ...
- Take the train from Alvesta station to Lessebo tågstationtrain
4h 12mkr 242–475Bus
- Take the bus from Jönköping to Ljungbybus 602
- Take the bus from Ljungby busstation to Växjö stationbus 145 / ...
- Take the bus from Växjö station to Lessebo tågstationbus 218
5h 35mkr 308–395Drive 147 km
- Drive from Jönköping to Kostacar 147 km
1h 59mkr 273–395Train, bus
- Take the train from Jönköping Centralstation to Växjö stationtrain 17613 / ...
- Take the bus from Växjö station to Lessebo tågstationbus 218
4h 25mkr 327–343
Jönköping to Kosta by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jönköping to Kosta is to train via Nässjö which costs 240 kr - 480 kr and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Jönköping to Kosta is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs 270 kr - 400 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Jönköping to Kosta. However, there are services departing from Jönköping and arriving at Kosta Åkervägen via Ljungby busstation, Växjö station and Lessebo tågstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Jönköping station to Kosta station. However, there are services departing from Jönköping Centralstation and arriving at Lessebo tågstation via Växjö station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Jönköping and Kosta is 194 km. The road distance is 147 km.
The best way to get from Jönköping to Kosta without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs 300 kr - 370 kr.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Jönköping to Kosta, including transfers.
Jönköping to Kosta bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Jönköping station.
Jönköping to Kosta train services, operated by JLT, depart from Jönköping Centralstation.
The best way to get from Jönköping to Kosta is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs 300 kr - 370 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 300 kr - 400 kr and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Jönköping, Sweden and Kosta, Sweden?
JLT operates a train from Jönköping Centralstation to Växjö station every 3 hours. Tickets cost kr 226 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jönköping to Kosta Åkervägen via Ljungby, Ljungby busstation, Växjö station, and Lessebo tågstation in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 0771-444 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- JLT
Train from Jönköping Centralstation to Växjö station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 226
- Schedules at
- JLT
Train from Jönköping Centralstation to Nässjö Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 66
- Schedules at
- JLT
Train from Nässjö Centralstation to Alvesta station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 134
- Schedules at
- JLT
Train from Jönköping Centralstation to Växjö station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 226
- Schedules at
- JLT
- Phone
- +46 77 141 43 00
- Website
- Vasttrafik
Train from Jönköping Centralstation to Nässjö Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 40–70
- Website
- Vasttrafik
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Nässjö Centralstation to Alvesta station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 110–160
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Alvesta station to Lessebo tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 65–95
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- +46 40 669 62 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Snälltåget
Train from Nässjö Centralstation to Alvesta station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 95–230
- Website
- Snälltåget
- Phone
- 0550-875 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- tagakeriet.se
Train from Nässjö Centralstation to Alvesta station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- kr 130–190
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
- Phone
- +46 771-77 77 1
- [email protected]
- Website
- Öresundståg
Train from Alvesta station to Lessebo tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 80–130
- Website
- Öresundståg
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Jönköping to Ljungby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 100–160
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +46 77 176 70 76
- [email protected]
- Website
- lanstrafikenkron.se
Bus from Ljungby busstation to Växjö station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 100–120
- Website
- https://www.lanstrafikenkron.se/
Bus from Växjö station to Lessebo tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 60–70
- Website
- https://www.lanstrafikenkron.se/
Bus from Växjö station to Lessebo tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 60–70
- Website
- https://www.lanstrafikenkron.se/
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Bus from Växjö station to Lessebo tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Bus from Växjö station to Lessebo tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- +46 771-77 77 1
- [email protected]
- Website
- Öresundståg
Bus from Växjö station to Lessebo tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Öresundståg
Bus from Växjö station to Lessebo tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Öresundståg
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Booking & Getting There
Jönköping to Kosta bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljungby station.
Jönköping to Kosta train services, operated by JLT, arrive at Växjö station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jönköping to Kosta is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Jönköping to Kosta.
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