There are 5 ways to get from Linköping to Skara by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 600 bus
best- Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Katrineholm Centralstationtrain
- Take the train from Katrineholm Centralstation to Skövde Centralstationtrain 431 / ...
- Take the bus from Skövde Centralstation to Skara busstationbus 600 / ...
3h 17mkr 418–624Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Linköping fjärrbussterminal to Jönköping Resecentrumbus 400 / ...
- Take the train from Jönköping Centralstation to Falköping Centralstationtrain 7248 / ...
4h 12mkr 252–781Drive 201.7 km
- Drive from Linköping to Skaracar 201.7 km
2h 51mkr 378–545Train
- Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Nässjö Centralstationtrain 545 / ...
- Take the train from Nässjö Centralstation to Skövde Centralstationtrain 7236 / ...
4h 3mkr 334–596Bus
- Take the bus from Linköping fjärrbussterminal to Jönköping Resecentrumbus 400 / ...
- Take the bus from Jönköping Bus Station to Skövde Central Bus Stationbus Nässjö Central Station - Karlstad Centralstation
4h 43mkr 362–1,206
Linköping to Skara by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Linköping to Skara is to train which costs 330 kr - 600 kr and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Linköping to Skara is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs 370 kr - 550 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Linköping to Skara station. However, there are services departing from Linköping fjärrbussterminal and arriving at Skara busstation via Jönköping Bus Station and Skövde Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Linköping station to Skara station. However, there are services departing from Linköping Centralstation and arriving at Skövde Centralstation via Nässjö Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Linköping and Skara is 300 km. The road distance is 201.7 km.
The best way to get from Linköping to Skara without a car is to train and line 600 bus which takes 3h 17m and costs 410 kr - 650 kr.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Linköping to Skara, including transfers.
Linköping to Skara bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Linköping fjärrbussterminal station.
Linköping to Skara train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Linköping Centralstation.
The best way to get from Linköping to Skara is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs 330 kr - 600 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 360 kr - 1300 kr and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Linköping, Sweden and Skara, Sweden?
You can take a train from Linköping Centralstation to Skara busstation via Nässjö Centralstation, Skövde Centralstation, and Skövde Centralstation in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linköping fjärrbussterminal to Skara busstation via Jönköping Bus Station and Skövde Centralstation in around 4h 43m.
- Phone
- 0771-22 44 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mälartåg
Train from Linköping Centralstation to Katrineholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 140–200
- Website
- Mälartåg
- Phone
- +46 77 141 43 00
- Website
- Vasttrafik
Bus from Skövde Centralstation to Skara busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 50–75
- Website
- Vasttrafik
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Booking & Getting There
Linköping to Skara bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Jönköping Resecentrum station.
Linköping to Skara train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Nässjö Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Linköping to Skara is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Linköping to Skara.
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