There are 5 ways to get from Skövde to Linköping by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Skövde Centralstation to Katrineholm Centralstationtrain 440 / ...
- Take the train from Katrineholm Centralstation to Linköping Centralstationtrain 2111 / ...
2h 59mkr 368–550Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Skövde Centralstation to Jönköping Centralstationtrain 7233 / ...
- Take the bus from Jönköping Resecentrum to Linköping fjärrbussterminalbus 400 / ...
3h 2mkr 223–771Drive 173.9 km
- Drive from Skövde to Linköpingcar 173.9 km
2h 31mkr 326–470Train via Nässjö
- Take the train from Skövde Centralstation to Nässjö Centralstationtrain 7233 / ...
- Take the train from Nässjö Centralstation to Linköping Centralstationtrain 538 / ...
3h 5mkr 282–525Bus
- Take the bus from Skövde Centralstation to Jönköping Centralstationbus 9393 / ...
- Take the bus from Jönköping Resecentrum to Linköping fjärrbussterminalbus 400 / ...
3h 13mkr 325–1,149
Skövde to Linköping by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Skövde to Linköping is to train via Nässjö which costs 280 kr - 550 kr and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Skövde to Linköping is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs 320 kr - 470 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Skövde station to Linköping. However, there are services departing from Skövde Centralstation and arriving at Linköping fjärrbussterminal via Jönköping Resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Skövde station to Linköping station. However, there are services departing from Skövde Centralstation and arriving at Linköping Centralstation via Katrineholm Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Skövde and Linköping is 271 km. The road distance is 173.9 km.
The best way to get from Skövde to Linköping without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs 360 kr - 550 kr.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Skövde to Linköping, including transfers.
Skövde to Linköping bus services, operated by BT Buss, depart from Skövde Centralstation.
Skövde to Linköping train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Skövde Centralstation.
The best way to get from Skövde to Linköping is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs 360 kr - 550 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 320 kr - 1200 kr and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Skövde, Sweden and Linköping, Sweden?
You can take a train from Skövde Centralstation to Linköping Centralstation via Katrineholm Centralstation in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Skövde Centralstation to Linköping fjärrbussterminal via Jönköping Centralstation and Jönköping Resecentrum in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Skövde Centralstation to Katrineholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 240–350
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Katrineholm Centralstation to Linköping Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 120–190
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Nässjö Centralstation to Linköping Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 160–240
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Jönköping Resecentrum to Linköping fjärrbussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 300–600
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Skövde Centralstation to Jönköping Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 210–410
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Jönköping Resecentrum to Linköping fjärrbussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 300–600
- Website
- Vy Buss
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Booking & Getting There
Skövde to Linköping bus services, operated by BT Buss, arrive at Jönköping Centralstation.
Skövde to Linköping train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Katrineholm Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Skövde to Linköping is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Skövde to Linköping.
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