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The cheapest and fastest buses from Uppsala to Karlstad
Showing times and prices for Dec 22
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 14 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
239 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Uppsala to Karlstad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Uppsala to Karlstad will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from Uppsala to Karlstad without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:55AM8h15
Uppsala, Stationsgatan07:10PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
$491One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus05:55AM7h45
Uppsala, Stationsgatan01:40PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
$491One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00AM8h10
Uppsala, Business Park07:10PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
$491One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus04:15PM6h40
Uppsala, Stationsgatan10:55PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
$491One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus04:20PM6h35
Uppsala, Business Park10:55PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
$491One-way
1 transfer
774 UL+
173 SJ+
500 Länstrafiken+
500 Värmlandstrafik11:40AM5h10
Uppsala Central Station04:50PMKarlstad tågstation
$521One-way
4 transfers
1 UL · 774 UL+173 SJ+500 Länstrafiken11:17AM5h59
Uppsala Djäknegatan05:16PMKarlstad Zakrisdalsslingan
$521One-way
5 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus04:20PM6h35
Uppsala, Business Park10:55PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
$491One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus04:15PM6h40
Uppsala, Stationsgatan10:55PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
$491One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus08:15AM6h45
Uppsala, Business Park03:00PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
$651One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Uppsala to Karlstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Uppsala 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 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€31 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company | Most popular train company |
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Uppsala 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 Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Värmlandstrafik | Departure Time 11:17AM | Arrival Time 05:16PM | Duration 5h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator SJ | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Värmlandstrafik | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Live departures
Uppsala to Karlstad bus times
The table below shows live departures for Uppsala to Karlstad buses for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 1:04 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Uppsala, Stationsgatan | 7h45 | 12:40 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Uppsala, Business Park | 7h40 | 12:40 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Uppsala, Stationsgatan | 6h50 | 2:00 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Uppsala, Business Park | 6h45 | 2:00 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Uppsala, Stationsgatan | 7h00 | 4:55 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Uppsala, Business Park | 6h55 | 4:55 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 1 transfer | |
| 774 UL+173 SJ+500 Länstrafiken+500 Värmlandstrafik | 10:55 AM Uppsala Central Station | 4h55 | 3:50 PM Karlstad busstation | 3 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Uppsala, Stationsgatan | 6h40 | 9:55 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Uppsala, Business Park | 6h35 | 9:55 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Uppsala to Karlstad
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Buses from Uppsala to Karlstad run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€21) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 148 miles (239 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $25 (€20)
Distance 148 miles (239 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€21) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 00:03 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $25 (€20)
Bus providers: FlixBus from Uppsala to KarlstadYou can travel by bus between Uppsala to Karlstad with FlixBus for as low as $25 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 35m
Cheapest Price
$27 (€21)
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
FAQs: Bus from Uppsala to Karlstad
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Uppsala 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.
Cheap bus tickets from Uppsala to Karlstad can start from as little as $16 (€13) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Uppsala to Karlstad is $32 (€25); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Uppsala to Karlstad bus travel time is 4 h 35 min for the 148 mile (238 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Uppsala to Karlstad leaves at 12: 03AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Uppsala to Karlstad leaves at 9: 26PM.
There are 8 buses a day from Uppsala to Karlstad which require at least one change with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
For the trip from Uppsala to Karlstad you can take a bus with FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services between Uppsala and Karlstad on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A trip to Karlstad from Uppsala is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Uppsala to Karlstad by bus is November.
You have options as you can travel to Karlstad from Uppsala 2 different ways: bus or train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Uppsala to Karlstad:
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Uppsala to Karlstad for bus company FlixBus.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Karlstad are:
- 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.
The best things to do in Karlstad include:
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Uppsala to Karlstad depends on the bus company:
- 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 Uppsala to Karlstad, follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Uppsala to Karlstad.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Uppsala to Karlstad:
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Uppsala to Karlstad:
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Uppsala to Karlstad. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Uppsala to Karlstad with the following bus company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Uppsala to Karlstad with the following bus company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Uppsala to Karlstad with the following bus company: FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Uppsala to Karlstad
Uppsala
Karlstad
The major bus station for departures in Uppsala is Uppsala, Stationsgatan. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Uppsala, Stationsgatan for your trip from Uppsala to Karlstad.
Uppsala, Stationsgatan
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Uppsala, Business Park
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The major bus station for arrivals in Karlstad is Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation for your trip to Karlstad from Uppsala.
Amenities at bus station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Car connection
DrottninggatanWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafeteria Fast Food (in the station)
- Coffee Shop Express (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available near the waiting area.
Public transit options for Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4 Train: Värmlandstrafik
Karlstad, Centralstationen
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