By taxi
Taxis are on the expensive side. The meter is used to control the cost but always make sure that this is set when commencing a journey.
Bike
Linköping was announced the 'Swedish biking city of the year' in 2002. Most students use bikes to get around and it is recommended you get one if your stay is extended. When you have a bike, the special bike map (http://www.linkoping.se/N...) might be useful. There are also recommended routes (http://www.linkoping.se/O...) available for those who want to combine nature with tourist sights. Paper versions are available at the tourist information office and in bike shops.
By bus
All bus lines originate at Resecentrum. You'll also find a reception desk there where you can find timetables or get help. The local bus company is called Ãstgötatrafiken (http://www.ostgotatrafiken.se/). They also run the buses and trains in the rest of Ãstergötland and is the cheapest way to get around.
It's not possible to pay cash for a ticket on the bus. You can get ticket in Quickomats, some stores and at the Resecentrum. It's also possible to buy an SMS-ticket, information how to do that can be found at (http://ostgotatrafiken.se...). The ticket is valid for a limited time usually 1 hour so you can use the same ticket for more than 1 trip.
You can also buy a bus card. It is a RFID card and you can load money in it. The advantage is that each trip fare is cheaper than the normal fare. You'll find more info about tickets and fares at (http://ostgotatrafiken.se...)