Travel sustainably to and in Linköping

Transport is more or less a prerequisite for travel and at the same time one of the biggest threats to the climate, but it is possible to travel while being mindful of the environment! Here, we have listed some tips on how to get to and around Linköping in a more sustainable way.

Travel by train

The obvious alternative to driving when traveling around Sweden is the train. It is not only environmentally friendly but also comfortable and gives you time to read, have coffee with your travel companion, work, or why not just look out the window and enjoy the Swedish landscape. It is also excellent to take the train to Linköping thanks to its location along the main line between Stockholm and Malmö.

Linköping Central Station is within a 5-minute walking distance from the city’s innermost center, and from the central station, there are direct connections to buses to take you further.

Travel by bus

Östgötatrafiken operates Linköping’s streets both within the city center and in the countryside, and all buses run on fossil-free fuel. The city buses in Linköping run on electricity or biogas, and the rural buses are powered by HVO, which is also a fossil-free fuel.

Östgötatrafiken also has the Östgötapendeln, which are trains running between several locations in Östergötland. Östgötapendeln is powered by electricity from renewable sources such as hydropower and wind power and is close to zero in terms of climate-impacting emissions.

Download Östgötatrafiken’s app or visit östgötatrafiken.se to use their trip planner when planning your journey. Read more here about Östgötatrafiken’s buses and trains.

By bicycle

Cycling is perhaps the loveliest way to get around in Linköping, which is an award-winning bicycle city where most things are within cycling distance. From Linköping’s heart, Stora Torget, almost the entire urban area is within a 4-kilometer radius. Many popular attractions in Linköping can also be easily reached by bicycle! On Linköping’s cycle map, it is easy to see all the cycle paths.

At the link below, you can find more inspiration to plan your cycling adventure in Linköping.

On foot

Perhaps the very best for both the environment and your own health is to get around on foot. In Linköping, you can reach many of Linköping’s most popular attractions with a pleasant walk.

From Linköping Travel Center, it is, for example, a 5-minute walk to Linköping Concert & Congress, Östergötland Museum, and Östgötateatern, 15 minutes to the Cathedral, and 10 minutes to the bustling Stora Torget with restaurants and cozy shopping streets. If you are heading to a sports event or concert at one of Linköping’s arenas, it is a 5-minute walk to Saab Arena and 20 minutes to Linköping Arena. To Gamla Linköping, it is a bit longer walk, but for those who have comfortable shoes and enjoy fresh air, you can still get there in about 40 minutes.