There are 4 ways to get from Linköping to Karlskrona 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 Emmaboda tågstationtrain
- Take the train from Emmaboda tågstation to Karlskrona Centralstationtrain
4h 36mkr 429–783Bus
- Take the bus from Linköping fjärrbussterminal to Jönköping Resecentrumbus 400 / ...
- Take the bus from Jönköping Resecentrum to Karlskrona Kungsplan busstationbus 290
6h 40mkr 672–1,681Drive 303.7 km
- Drive from Linköping to Karlskronacar 303.7 km
4hkr 569–821Train, bus
- Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain 28813 / ...
- Take the bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Karlskrona Kungsplanbus 500
5h 39m
Linköping to Karlskrona by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Linköping to Karlskrona is to train which costs 420 kr - 800 kr and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Linköping to Karlskrona is to drive which takes 4h and costs 550 kr - 850 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Linköping to Karlskrona station. However, there are services departing from Linköping fjärrbussterminal and arriving at Karlskrona Kungsplan busstation via Jönköping Resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Linköping station to Karlskrona station. However, there are services departing from Linköping Centralstation and arriving at Karlskrona Centralstation via Alvesta station and Emmaboda tågstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Linköping and Karlskrona is 333 km. The road distance is 303.7 km.
The best way to get from Linköping to Karlskrona without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs 420 kr - 800 kr.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Linköping to Karlskrona, including transfers.
Linköping to Karlskrona bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Linköping fjärrbussterminal station.
Linköping to Karlskrona train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Linköping Centralstation.
The best way to get from Linköping to Karlskrona is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs 420 kr - 800 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 650 kr - 1700 kr and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Linköping, Sweden and Karlskrona, Sweden?
You can take a train from Linköping Centralstation to Karlskrona Centralstation via Alvesta station and Emmaboda tågstation in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linköping fjärrbussterminal to Karlskrona Kungsplan busstation via Jönköping Resecentrum in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Linköping Centralstation to Alvesta station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 280–410
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Alvesta station to Emmaboda tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 100–150
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Linköping fjärrbussterminal to Jönköping Resecentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 310–600
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Jönköping Resecentrum to Karlskrona Kungsplan busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- kr 550–1,100
- Website
- Vy Buss
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Booking & Getting There
Linköping to Karlskrona bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Jönköping Resecentrum station.
Linköping to Karlskrona train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Alvesta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linköping to Karlskrona is 304 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Linköping to Karlskrona.
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