The cheapest and fastest buses from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 16 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad 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 Karlstad will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 23 buses that leave Stockholm-Arlanda for Karlstad on Sun, Jan 11, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 11 the direct buses cover the 252 km distance in an average of 4 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Sun, Jan 11 the slowest buses will take 4 h 20 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.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. 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 €21, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:07AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h53 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:53PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 6h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Live departures
Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad buses for today, Saturday, January 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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850 · 850 | 11:15 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 7h25 | 6:40 AM Karlstad, Centralstationen | 1 transfer | |
850 | 11:15 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 4h25 | 3:40 AM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
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850 | 4:30 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 4h35 | 9:05 AM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 · 850 | 5:30 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 5h50 | 11:20 AM Karlstad, Centralstationen | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 6h15 | 12:40 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 6h10 | 12:40 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 5h55 | 2:00 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:07 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 5h53 | 2:00 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 1 transfer | |
850 | 8:30 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 4h00 | 12:30 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 8:45 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 4h20 | 1:05 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 · 850 | 10:00 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 4h50 | 2:50 PM Karlstad, Centralstationen | 1 transfer | |
850 | 10:00 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 4h20 | 2:20 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 11:45 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 4h20 | 4:05 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 6h05 | 6:10 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 6h00 | 6:10 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 1 transfer | |
850 | 12:45 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 4h25 | 5:10 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 1:45 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 4h35 | 6:20 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 2:45 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 4h20 | 7:05 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:53 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 6h02 | 9:55 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 6h00 | 9:55 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 1 transfer | |
850 | 4:00 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 4h35 | 8:35 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 6:00 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 4h35 | 10:35 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad
Buses from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 156 miles (252 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 156 miles (252 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€21) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 00:04 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Vy Bus4You, Infobus, FlixBus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss from Stockholm-Arlanda to KarlstadYou can travel by bus between Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad with Vy Bus4You, Infobus, FlixBus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss for as low as $27 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad 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 Karlstad, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Värmlands Museum, a cultural institution showcasing regional history and art exhibitions
- Alsters Herrgård, the birthplace of poet Gustaf Fröding, offering guided tours and a scenic garden
- Mariebergsskogen, a popular city park with a zoo, playgrounds, and nature trails
- Sandgrund Lars Lerin, an art gallery dedicated to the works of renowned watercolor artist Lars Lerin
- Karlstad Cathedral, a historic church known for its impressive architecture and serene atmosphere.
- Vänern Lake, explore Sweden's largest lake with opportunities for boating, fishing, and scenic walks
- Löfbergs Lila Arena, catch a hockey game or concert in this modern venue
- Visit the Karlstad University campus for its beautiful architecture and vibrant student life
- Explore the local cuisine at Karlstad's bustling food markets
- Enjoy a relaxing day at Sundstabadet, a popular water park with pools and spa facilities.
- 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.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad, follow these tips:
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- 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).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Fast Food (in the station)
- Coffee Shop Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4 Train: Värmlandstrafik
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