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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 €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 259 km
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€36 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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.
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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.
There are 2 options to travel between Stockholm and Karlstad including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Karlstad from Stockholm is by taking a coach, which costs on average €14.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Stockholm to Karlstad:
Taking a coach costs €2 less than taking a train, which costs on average €16 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Karlstad from Stockholm is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 33 min.
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 4 h 10 min of travel time.
The Stockholm to Karlstad distance is approximately 258 km.
The average frequency per day from Stockholm to Karlstad is:
- 12 coaches per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Karlstad from Stockholm as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Stockholm to Karlstad:
- Most travellers take a coach from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation.
- Most travellers who purchase a train ticket from Stockholm to Karlstad depart from Stockholm Central Station to Karlstad tågstation.
The following travel companies offer services from Stockholm to Karlstad:
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss or Norwegian Railways (VY) for coaches to Karlstad. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Stockholm to Karlstad tickets on Omio for €14.
- SJ, Tågab, Malartag, vy or Swedish Railways (SJ) can get you to Karlstad by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with SJ from Stockholm to Karlstad for €16 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stockholm to Karlstad with the following travel companies:
- 6 direct coaches per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss or Norwegian Railways (VY).
- 8 direct trains per day with SJ, Tågab or Swedish Railways (SJ).
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Karlstad as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Stockholm and Karlstad.
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