The cheapest and fastest buses from Karlstad to Skövde
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Karlstad to Skövde is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlstad to Skövde will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
It's difficult to get from Karlstad to Skövde without transferring at least once.
3975 SJ+
600 Västtrafik6:06 PM4h45Karlstad tågstation10:51 PMSkövde Centralstation$211One-way1 transfer
500 Värmlandstrafik+
165 SJ+
500 Länstrafiken8:15 AM3h32Karlstad busstation11:47 AMSkövde Centralstation$251One-way2 transfers
500 Värmlandstrafik+
165 SJ · 167 SJ+
500 Länstrafiken8:15 AM4h31Karlstad busstation12:46 PMSkövde Centralstation$281One-way3 transfers
7 Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+
165 SJ+
2 Västtrafik7:36 AM4h30Karlstad Zakrisdalsslingan12:06 PMKäpplunda vårdcentrum$291One-way4 transfers
500 Värmlandstrafik+
165 SJ · 173 SJ+
500 Länstrafiken8:15 AM7h32Karlstad busstation3:47 PMSkövde Centralstation$301One-way3 transfers
500 Värmlandstrafik+
165 SJ+
500 Länstrafiken8:15 AM3h32Karlstad busstation11:47 AMSkövde Centralstation$251One-way2 transfers
7 Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+
165 SJ+
2 Västtrafik7:36 AM4h30Karlstad Zakrisdalsslingan12:06 PMKäpplunda vårdcentrum$291One-way4 transfers
500 Värmlandstrafik+
165 SJ · 167 SJ+
500 Länstrafiken8:15 AM4h31Karlstad busstation12:46 PMSkövde Centralstation$281One-way3 transfers
3975 SJ+
600 Västtrafik6:06 PM4h45Karlstad tågstation10:51 PMSkövde Centralstation$211One-way1 transfer
500 Värmlandstrafik+
165 SJ · 169 SJ+
500 Länstrafiken8:15 AM5h32Karlstad busstation1:47 PMSkövde Centralstation$391One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Karlstad to Skövde
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Skövde among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Karlstad to Skövde:
A train is $1 (€0.93) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlstad to Skövde costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Skövde take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $32 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€3). The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus, Vy Buss.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Karlstad to Skövde Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 11:36AM | Duration 5h31 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Värmlandstrafik | Departure Time 07:36AM | Arrival Time 12:06PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Värmlandstrafik | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:47AM | Duration 3h32 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BTbuss | Departure Time 11:32AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h03 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BTbuss | Departure Time 11:33AM | Arrival Time 02:52PM | Duration 3h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BTbuss | Departure Time 12:31PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:31PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Värmlandstrafik | Departure Time 12:43PM | Arrival Time 05:06PM | Duration 4h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Värmlandstrafik | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:06PM | Duration 4h26 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Värmlandstrafik | Departure Time 02:33PM | Arrival Time 07:06PM | Duration 4h33 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Värmlandstrafik | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:06PM | Duration 4h26 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Värmlandstrafik | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:51PM | Duration 3h41 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Värmlandstrafik | Departure Time 03:32PM | Arrival Time 08:06PM | Duration 4h34 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 03:33PM | Arrival Time 07:51PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 04:04PM | Arrival Time 10:06PM | Duration 6h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 04:06PM | Arrival Time 08:51PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 04:19PM | Arrival Time 07:51PM | Duration 3h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 05:06PM | Arrival Time 09:51PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BTbuss | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 06:06PM | Arrival Time 10:51PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BTbuss | Departure Time 06:17PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BTbuss | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 10:06PM | Duration 3h31 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BTbuss | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator BTbuss | Departure Time 07:36PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Live departures
Karlstad to Skövde bus times
The table below shows live departures for Karlstad to Skövde buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+ 2 Västtrafik+ 165 SJ | 7:36 AM Karlstad Zakrisdalsslingan | 4h30 | 12:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4 transfers | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken+ 165 SJ | 8:15 AM Karlstad busstation | 3h32 | 11:47 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 169 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken+ 165 SJ | 8:15 AM Karlstad busstation | 5h32 | 1:47 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken+ 165 SJ · 173 SJ | 8:15 AM Karlstad busstation | 7h32 | 3:47 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken+ 167 SJ · 165 SJ | 8:15 AM Karlstad busstation | 4h31 | 12:46 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
3975 SJ+ 600 Västtrafik | 6:06 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h45 | 10:51 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Karlstad to Skövde
Buses from Karlstad to Skövde run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 69 miles (112 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 69 miles (112 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: Vy Bus4You, BTbuss, Infobus, Vy Buss from Karlstad to SkövdeYou can travel by bus between Karlstad to Skövde with Vy Bus4You, BTbuss, Infobus, Vy Buss for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Karlstad to Skövde
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlstad to Skövde by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Skövde, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Vy Bus4You
- Vy Bus4You strives for all to travel comfortably, safely and independently, adapting digital services, vehicles, and ticket solutions in accordance with the new accessibility directive (European Accessibility Act) which takes effect in June 2025.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Vy Bus4You
- Tickets with cancellation insurance can be canceled up to one hour before departure for a full refund, excluding the cancellation insurance premium.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- BTbuss
- Only tickets with cancellation insurance are eligible for a refund upon cancellation.
- Vy Bus4You
- One checked bag and one hand luggage with a total maximum weight of 25kg is included for Swedish services, while Norwegian services allow two checked bags and one hand luggage with maximum dimensions of 175 cm (height + length + depth) and 23 kg per item.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Vy Bus4You
- Additional luggage can be another bag up to 25 kg, and special luggage like a golf bag, skis, or an instrument can weigh a maximum of 20 kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Vy Bus4You
- Smaller pets are allowed in cages no bigger than a normal seat (max 50x40x40 cm) and require a child's ticket for Swedish routes, while guide dogs are free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Karlstad to Skövde
Most Karlstad to Skövde buses use the Karlstad, Centralstationen to Skövde, Centralstationen station pair. Use this guide to compare Karlstad and Skövde bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Karlstad, Centralstationen from Karlstad city centre
Getting to Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation from Karlstad city centre
Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation bus station facilities and services
Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Fast Food (in the station), Coffee Shop Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for easy access.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Skövde, Centralstationen from Skövde city centre
Most popular bus connections from Karlstad
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