There are 3 ways to get from Linköping to Kosta by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Alvesta stationtrain 545 / ...
- Take the train from Alvesta station to Lessebo tågstationtrain 1120 / ...
4h 6mkr 405–729Drive 218.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Linköping to Kostacar 218.8 km
2h 51mkr 393–567Bus
- Take the bus from Linköping to Ljungbybus 602
- Take the bus from Ljungby busstation to Växjö stationbus 145 / ...
- Take the bus from Växjö station to Lessebo tågstationbus 218
7h 10mkr 437–702
Linköping to Kosta by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Linköping to Kosta is to drive which costs 390 kr - 600 kr and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Linköping to Kosta is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs 390 kr - 600 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Linköping to Kosta. However, there are services departing from Linköping and arriving at Kosta Åkervägen via Ljungby busstation, Växjö station and Lessebo tågstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Linköping station to Kosta station. However, there are services departing from Linköping Centralstation and arriving at Lessebo tågstation via Alvesta station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Linköping and Kosta is 270 km. The road distance is 218.8 km.
The best way to get from Linköping to Kosta without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs 400 kr - 750 kr.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Linköping to Kosta, including transfers.
Linköping to Kosta bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linköping station.
Linköping to Kosta train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Linköping Centralstation.
The best way to get from Linköping to Kosta is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs 400 kr - 750 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 430 kr - 700 kr and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Linköping, Sweden and Kosta, Sweden?
You can take a train from Linköping Centralstation to Kosta Åkervägen via Alvesta station, Lessebo tågstation, and Lessebo tågstation in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linköping to Kosta Åkervägen via Ljungby, Ljungby busstation, Växjö station, and Lessebo tågstation in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Linköping Centralstation to Alvesta station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 350–550
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
Train from Alvesta station to Lessebo tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 85–130
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
- Phone
- +46 40 669 62 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- snalltaget.se
Train from Linköping Centralstation to Alvesta station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 280–440
- Website
- https://www.snalltaget.se/en
- Phone
- +46 771-77 77 1
- [email protected]
- Website
- oresundstag.se
Train from Alvesta station to Lessebo tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 80–160
- Website
- https://www.oresundstag.se/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Linköping to Ljungby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 230–380
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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/
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- sj.se
Bus from Växjö station to Lessebo tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 65–110
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
- Phone
- +46 771-77 77 1
- [email protected]
- Website
- oresundstag.se
Bus from Växjö station to Lessebo tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- kr 75–160
- Website
- https://www.oresundstag.se/en
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More Questions & Answers
Linköping to Kosta bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljungby station.
Linköping to Kosta train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Alvesta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linköping to Kosta is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Linköping to Kosta.
There are 127+ hotels available in Kosta.