The cheapest and fastest buses from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlskoga
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 31 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlskoga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlskoga will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 17 buses that leave Stockholm-Arlanda for Karlskoga on Thu, May 21, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 21 the direct buses cover the 195 km distance in an average of 3 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Thu, May 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM4h40Stockholm, Arlanda T22:10 PMKarlskoga, Busstation$231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:46 AM5h34Stockholm, Arlanda T211:20 AMKarlskoga, Busstation$231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 PM5h20Stockholm, Arlanda T26:15 PMKarlskoga, Busstation$231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 PM5h25Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 56:15 PMKarlskoga, Busstation$251One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 AM5h40Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 511:20 AMKarlskoga, Busstation$251One-way1 transfer
8509:45 AM3h30Stockholm, Arlanda T41:15 PMKarlskoga, Busstation$381One-way0 transfers
85012:45 PM3h30Stockholm, Arlanda T44:15 PMKarlskoga, Busstation$401One-way0 transfers
85011:00 AM3h30Stockholm, Arlanda T42:30 PMKarlskoga, Busstation$381One-way0 transfers
8506:35 PM3h30Stockholm, Arlanda T410:05 PMKarlskoga, Busstation$401One-way0 transfers
8502:45 PM3h35Stockholm, Arlanda T46:20 PMKarlskoga, Busstation$401One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlskoga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlskoga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlskoga:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlskoga costing on average $62 (€50).
Other travel options to Karlskoga take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 23m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€22) compared to roughly $49 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€17). The journey takes 3h 33m versus 2h 36m 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 Vy Bus4You, Infobus.
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.
Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlskoga Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:46AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h34 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:46AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h24 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:53AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 5h22 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Live departures
Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlskoga bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlskoga buses for today, Wednesday, May 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
850 | 10:15 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 3h35 | 1:50 AM Karlskoga, Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 21 | |||||
850 | 12:15 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 3h35 | 3:50 AM Karlskoga, Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 5:30 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 3h35 | 9:05 AM Karlskoga, Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 AM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 5h40 | 11:20 AM Karlskoga, Busstation | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:46 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 5h34 | 11:20 AM Karlskoga, Busstation | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 4h45 | 2:10 PM Karlskoga, Busstation | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 4h40 | 2:10 PM Karlskoga, Busstation | 1 transfer | |
850 | 9:45 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 3h30 | 1:15 PM Karlskoga, Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 11:00 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 3h30 | 2:30 PM Karlskoga, Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 12:45 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 3h30 | 4:15 PM Karlskoga, Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 5h25 | 6:15 PM Karlskoga, Busstation | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 5h20 | 6:15 PM Karlskoga, Busstation | 1 transfer | |
850 | 2:45 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 3h35 | 6:20 PM Karlskoga, Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 3:45 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 3h35 | 7:20 PM Karlskoga, Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 4:30 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 3h35 | 8:05 PM Karlskoga, Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 6:35 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 3h30 | 10:05 PM Karlskoga, Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 7:30 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 3h35 | 11:05 PM Karlskoga, Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlskoga
Buses from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlskoga run on average 37 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 22:29. The fastest bus covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€13) |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 10:29 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus from Stockholm-Arlanda to KarlskogaYou can travel by bus between Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlskoga with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus for as low as $15 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlskoga
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlskoga 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 Karlskoga, 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- 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).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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