There are 3 ways to get from Växjö to Linköping 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 Alvesta station to Linkoping Centralstationtrain Ic / ...
2h 22mkr 282–495Bus
- Take the bus from Växjö station to Ljungby busstationbus 145 / ...
- Take the bus from Ljungby to Linköpingbus 602 / ...
5h 29mkr 320–449Drive 221.3 km
- Drive from Växjö to Linköpingcar 221.3 km
2h 55mkr 328–473
Växjö to Linköping by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Växjö to Linköping is to train which costs 280 kr - 500 kr and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Växjö to Linköping is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs 280 kr - 500 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Växjö station to Linköping. However, there are services departing from Växjö station and arriving at Linköping via Ljungby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Växjö station to Linköping station. However, there are services departing from Växjö station and arriving at Linkoping Centralstation via Alvesta station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Växjö and Linköping is 222 km. The road distance is 221.3 km.
The best way to get from Växjö to Linköping without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs 280 kr - 500 kr.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Växjö to Linköping, including transfers.
Växjö to Linköping bus services, operated by Länstrafiken Kronoberg, depart from Växjö station.
Växjö to Linköping train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Alvesta station.
The best way to get from Växjö to Linköping is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs 280 kr - 500 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 320 kr - 450 kr and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Växjö, Sweden and Linköping, Sweden?
Snälltåget operates a train from Alvesta station to Linkoping Centralstation 4 times a day. Tickets cost kr 289 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Växjö station to Linköping via Ljungby busstation and Ljungby in around 5h 29m.
- Phone
- +46 40 669 62 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Snälltåget
Train from Alvesta station to Linkoping Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 289
- Website
- Snälltåget
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Alvesta station to Linkoping Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 260–390
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- 0550-875 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- tagakeriet.se
Train from Alvesta station to Linkoping Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 310–450
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
- Phone
- +46 77 176 70 76
- [email protected]
- Website
- lanstrafikenkron.se
Bus from Växjö station to Ljungby busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 80–90
- Website
- https://www.lanstrafikenkron.se/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ljungby to Linköping
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 240–360
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Växjö to Linköping bus services, operated by Länstrafiken Kronoberg, arrive at Ljungby busstation.
Växjö to Linköping train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Linkoping Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Växjö to Linköping is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Växjö to Linköping.
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