How to travel from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda

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Compare train and bus for Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $42.

Distance: 156 miles (252 km)

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$27

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Cheapest

$79

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5h 2m

Average total duration

4h 32m

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3h 51m

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3h 21m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda

How to get from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    9:55 AM6h10
    Karlstad
    4:05 PMStockholm-Arlanda
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    9:55 AM6h10
    Karlstad
    4:05 PMStockholm-Arlanda
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Vy Bus4You
    4:45 PM4h25
    Karlstad
    9:10 PMStockholm-Arlanda
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    3:20 PM6h30
    Karlstad
    9:50 PMStockholm-Arlanda
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    10:15 AM6h25
    Karlstad
    4:40 PMStockholm-Arlanda
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    8:15 AM6h25
    Karlstad
    2:40 PMStockholm-Arlanda
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda

Travel to Stockholm-Arlanda easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda.

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There are 2 options to travel between Karlstad and Stockholm-Arlanda including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda:

A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average $42 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda is by train with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to Stockholm-Arlanda take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 25m.

The distance from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda is approximately 156 miles (252 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda is:
  • Around 22 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlstad and Stockholm-Arlanda as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda:
  • Trains mostly depart from Karlstad tågstation and arrive in Arlanda Norra station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation and arrive in Stockholm, Arlanda T4.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SJ, Tågab, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ), Tågab to go to Stockholm-Arlanda by train.
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, Infobus, FlixBus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss to go to Stockholm-Arlanda by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda:
  • 13 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss.
Omio customers who travel from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Västerås, Uppsala, Örebro, Linköping. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stockholm-Arlanda and these popular destinations at a great price.
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