How to travel from Stockholm to Karlstad

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Compare train and bus for Stockholm to Karlstad

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Karlstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $19.

Distance: 160 miles (259 km)

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$35

Average price

$28

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Cheapest

3h 44m

Average total duration

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3h 14m

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30m

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4h 36m

Average total duration

4h 6m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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SJ

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from Stockholm to Karlstad

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:45 PM4h10
    Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    5:55 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Vy Bus4You850
    6:15 PM5h20
    Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)
    11:35 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:45 PM4h10
    Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    5:55 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:00 PM4h10
    Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    7:10 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:45 PM4h10
    Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    10:55 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4You900
    8:15 AM4h15
    Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)
    12:30 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Stockholm to Karlstad

Travel to Karlstad 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 Stockholm to Karlstad.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Stockholm and Karlstad including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Karlstad is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Karlstad costing on average $19 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Karlstad is by train with an average journey time of 2h 41m.

Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 10m.

The distance from Stockholm to Karlstad is approximately 160 miles (259 km).
The average frequency per day from Stockholm to Karlstad is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm and Karlstad 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 Stockholm to Karlstad:
  • Trains mostly depart from Stockholm Central Station and arrive in Karlstad tågstation.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) and arrive in Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stockholm to Karlstad, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss to go to Karlstad by bus.
  • Travel with SJ, Tågab, vy, Malartag, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ), Tågab to go to Karlstad by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stockholm to Karlstad with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss.
  • 7 direct trains per day with SJ, Tågab, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ), Tågab.
Omio customers who travel from Stockholm to Karlstad often also extend their vacation to go to Gothenburg, Oslo, Stockholm-Arlanda, Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Örebro. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlstad and these popular destinations at a great price.
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