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Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$156
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$156
Fastest journey on Sep 17
12 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
12 h 55 m
Buses on Sep 17
1
Distance
382 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Karlskrona to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlskrona to Stockholm will cost around $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $156.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 1 buses from Karlskrona to Stockholm, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 382 km distance in an average of 12 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 55 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 12 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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 an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, while a flight costs an average of $218.
Distance: 237 miles (382 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $218 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 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 |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $187 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlskrona to Stockholm costing on average $218 (€178).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 54m.
| 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 Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 05:46PM | Arrival Time 01:56PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
The table below shows live departures for Karlskrona to Stockholm buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:14 AM Karlskrona | 12h55 | 8:09 PM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from Karlskrona to Stockholm and enjoy the approximately 237 miles (382 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55.
Distance 237 miles (382 km) |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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