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Compare bus and train for Copenhagen to Karlstad

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Karlstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $85 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $85, while a bus costs an average of $92.

Distance: 258 miles (416 km)

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$85

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$92

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$128

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6h 42m

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6h 12m

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12h 0m

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11h 30m

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6h 43m

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Oresundstag

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The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Karlstad is a train with an average price of $85.

This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Karlstad:

A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Copenhagen to Karlstad costing on average $92.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Karlstad is by train with an average journey time of 6h 42m.

Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Karlstad including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Copenhagen to Karlstad among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 31m faster (6h 12m by train vs 6h 43m by car) and roughly $43 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($85 vs $128). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Copenhagen to Karlstad

How to get from Copenhagen to Karlstad by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Karlstad is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Oresundstag1054 Öresundståg+SJ486 SJ · 3968 SJ
    10:59 AM6h50
    Copenhagen Central Station
    5:49 PMKarlstad tågstation
    $581One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Oresundstag1054 Öresundståg+SJ486 SJ · 3968 SJ
    10:59 AM6h50
    Copenhagen Central Station
    5:49 PMKarlstad tågstation
    $581One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Oresundstag1054 Öresundståg+SJ486 SJ · 3968 SJ
    10:59 AM6h50
    Copenhagen Central Station
    5:49 PMKarlstad tågstation
    $581One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Oresundstag1054 Öresundståg+SJ486 SJ · 3968 SJ
    10:59 AM6h50
    Copenhagen Central Station
    5:49 PMKarlstad tågstation
    $621One-way
    2 transfers
  • Oresundstag1070 Öresundståg+SJ540 SJ · 645 SJ
    12:59 PM8h07
    Copenhagen Central Station
    9:06 PMKarlstad tågstation
    $791One-way
    2 transfers
  • Oresundstag1034 Öresundståg+SJ3964 SJ
    8:30 AM7h13
    Copenhagen Central Station
    3:43 PMKarlstad tågstation
    $831One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 PM16h05
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    4:00 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
    $981One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:05 PM16h55
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    3:00 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
    $1071One-way
    1 transfer
  • Vy Bus4You600 · 850 · 850
    10:03 PM19h02
    Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3)
    5:05 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
    $1261One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen to Karlstad

Travel to Karlstad easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Copenhagen to Karlstad.

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There are 2 options to travel between Copenhagen and Karlstad including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Karlstad is a train with an average price of $85.

This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Karlstad:

A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Copenhagen to Karlstad costing on average $92.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Karlstad is by train with an average journey time of 6h 42m.

Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 0m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Karlstad is approximately 258 miles (416 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Karlstad is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Karlstad as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Karlstad:
  • Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Karlstad tågstation.
  • Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Karlstad, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Karlstad by bus.
  • Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, Tågab, Snälltåget to go to Karlstad by train.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Karlstad often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Gothenburg, Oslo, Stockholm-Arlanda, Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlstad and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Karlstad to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Karlstad, you can explore Vänern Lake, Sweden's largest lake, ideal for boating, fishing, and scenic walks. Catch a hockey game or concert at Löfbergs Lila Arena, or visit Karlstad University for its impressive architecture. Discover local cuisine at bustling food markets and unwind at Sundstabadet, a water park with pools and spa facilities. Don't miss the Värmlands Museum for regional history and art, Alsters Herrgård, the birthplace of poet Gustaf Fröding, and Mariebergsskogen, a city park with a zoo and nature trails. Art enthusiasts will appreciate Sandgrund Lars Lerin gallery, and the Karlstad Cathedral offers beautiful architecture and a peaceful setting.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Karlstad allows you to explore its main attractions, such as the Värmland Museum, Mariebergsskogen park, and the scenic Lake Vänern, while also enjoying local dining and cultural experiences.
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