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Compare train and bus for Copenhagen to Karlstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Karlstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 258 miles (416 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$91 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest |
6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Copenhagen to Karlstad
How to get from Copenhagen to Karlstad by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Karlstad is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1074 Öresundstågen · 6804 Öresundstågen · 51082 Öresundstågen+
3976 SJ1:29 PM8h09Copenhagen Central Station9:38 PMKarlstad tågstation$1071One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
1074 Öresundstågen · 6804 Öresundstågen · 51082 Öresundstågen+
3976 SJ1:29 PM8h09Copenhagen Central Station9:38 PMKarlstad tågstation$1071One-way3 transfers
Fastest
D83196+
8507:00 AM7h05Copenhagen Airport2:05 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$2561One-way1 transfer
Other options
1066 Öresundstågen · 6804 Öresundstågen · 51074 Öresundstågen+
3976 SJ12:29 PM9h09Copenhagen Central Station9:38 PMKarlstad tågstation$1071One-way3 transfers
1058 Öresundstågen · 6804 Öresundstågen · 51066 Öresundstågen+
3976 SJ11:29 AM10h09Copenhagen Central Station9:38 PMKarlstad tågstation$1071One-way3 transfers
1042 Öresundstågen · 6804 Öresundstågen · 51050 Öresundstågen+
3968 SJ9:29 AM8h20Copenhagen Central Station5:49 PMKarlstad tågstation$1201One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM14h55København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro10:55 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$1501One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 PM15h35København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro1:40 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$1671One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM15h55København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro3:50 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$1701One-way1 transfer
D83206+
8503:40 PM7h55Copenhagen Airport11:35 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$2441One-way1 transfer
D83196+
8507:00 AM8h20Copenhagen Airport3:20 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$2551One-way1 transfer
D83210+
8507:00 PM7h50Copenhagen Airport2:50 AMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$2411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Karlstad:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Karlstad costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 35m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Karlstad as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Karlstad tågstation.
- Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation.
- Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, Tågab, Snälltåget to go to Karlstad by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Karlstad by bus.
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