Day trip from Gothenburg to Linköping
Linköping lies 229 km (142 mi) east of Gothenburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 229 km (142 mi) apart, Linköping is a realistic day trip from Gothenburg: about 3 h 43 min each way by road.
| Gothenburg | Linköping | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sweden | Sweden |
| Population | 608,462 | 166,673 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) |
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Staying in Linköping
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Common questions
How far is Linköping from Gothenburg?
229 km (142 mi) in a straight line, east of Gothenburg; by road roughly 279 km (173 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gothenburg to Linköping by road?
About 3 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gothenburg and Linköping?
No, both are on Europe/Stockholm at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.