Driving from London to Linköping
Linköping lies 1,260 km (783 mi) north-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 13 min without stops, over roughly 1,537 km (955 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| London | Linköping | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Sweden |
| Population | 9 million | 166,673 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 580 02–589 57 |
Clocks in Linköping are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 19 h 13 min journey lands 20 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Linköping
Crossing from United Kingdom into Sweden: money changes from the Pound to the Krona (SEK); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +46; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book car hire from London to Linköping
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Staying in Linköping
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Common questions
How far is Linköping from London?
1,260 km (783 mi) in a straight line, north-east of London; by road roughly 1,537 km (955 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Linköping by car?
About 19 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Linköping?
Linköping is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Stockholm against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Linköping?
The Krona (SEK).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.