- Must visit
Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s most famous museum, built around the preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A must for maritime history and one of Sweden’s top attractions.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlskrona to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $107.
Distance: 237 miles (382 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$115 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $229 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlskrona to Stockholm:
A train is $38 (€31) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlskrona to Stockholm costing on average $115 (€94).
A train is $152 (€125) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlskrona to Stockholm costing on average $229 (€187).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 43m.
Bus takes on average 7h 59m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Snälltåget | Departure Time 04:04AM | Arrival Time 12:26PM | Duration 8h22 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator SJ | Departure Time 07:14AM | Arrival Time 08:09PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator Oresundstag | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $140 |
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Buses from Karlskrona to Stockholm run on average 13 times per day, taking around 7h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $47 (€39) but you can travel from only $35 (€29) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 237 miles (382 km) distance in 8h 22m.
Distance 237 miles (382 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€39) |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 8h 22m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
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