How to get from Gothenburg to Linköping
- 229 km as the crow flies
- 17 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
3h 15m
direct
Bus
€14
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Gothenburg to Linköping. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 229 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
229 km
Gothenburg to Linköping: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Gothenburg Landvetter → Linköpingbus
FlixBus·3h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Gothenburg to Linköping
FlixBus runs 17 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:55 and the last at 23:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 17 | 06:55 | 23:25 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 14
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Gothenburg to Linköping works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Gothenburg Landvetter to Linköping, about 3h 15m. In total it's roughly €14 over 3h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Gothenburg to Linköping: common questions
How long does it take to get from Gothenburg to Linköping?
The most useful route takes about 3h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Gothenburg to Linköping?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:55 and the last at 23:25, from Gothenburg Landvetter, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Gothenburg to Linköping?
17 a day with FlixBus, between 06:55 and 23:25.
Which station does the bus from Gothenburg to Linköping leave from?
Gothenburg Landvetter with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Linköping from Gothenburg?
About 229 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Gothenburg to Linköping cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €14. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Gothenburg to Linköping?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Gothenburg to Linköping without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Linköping?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026