How to travel from Gothenburg to Karlstad
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4.6Travel Information between Gothenburg and Karlstad
 Distance | 128 miles (206 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $14 - $29 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $14 (€12) • 2 h 16 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $14 (€12) • 2 h 16 min |
 Popular travel companies | Vy Bus4You or SJ |
Travel 128 miles (206 km) by train or bus from Gothenburg to Karlstad. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Vy Bus4You or SJ among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Gothenburg to Karlstad.
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How to get from Gothenburg to Karlstad by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Karlstad is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Gothenburg to Karlstad
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
SJ is a Swedish train company that offers a wide range of services to its passengers. It operates high-speed trains, regional trains, and night trains, all of which are comfortable and reliable. The high-speed trains, X2000, are the fastest way to travel between cities, while the regional trains, Pågatåg, are perfect for shorter trips. The night trains, SJ Nattåg, offer a comfortable way to travel overnight. SJ offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and SJ Prio tickets, which offer discounts for frequent travelers. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a café car. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.
Travel information from Gothenburg to Karlstad with SJ:
- Average Duration: 2 h 27 min
- Cheapest Price: $15
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
FlixBus from Gothenburg to Karlstad travel information:
- Average Duration: 7 h 50 min
- Cheapest Price: $31
FAQs: Travel from Gothenburg to Karlstad
You can get between Gothenburg and Karlstad 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Karlstad from Gothenburg is by taking a train, which costs on average $14 (€12).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Gothenburg to Karlstad:
A train is $16 (€14) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $29 (€26) from Gothenburg to Karlstad.
The fastest way to get to Karlstad from Gothenburg is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 16 min.
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes 7 h 20 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 128 miles (206 km) between Gothenburg and Karlstad.
The average frequency per day from Gothenburg to Karlstad is:
- 16 buses per day.
- 13 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Gothenburg and Karlstad as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gothenburg to Karlstad:
- Trains most often depart from Gothenburg at Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Karlstad at Karlstad tågstation.
The following travel companies offer services from Gothenburg to Karlstad:
- Travel with Vy Bus4You or FlixBus for buses to Karlstad. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Gothenburg to Karlstad tickets on Omio for $29 (€26).
- SJ, Västtrafik, Tågab or Swedish Railways (SJ) can get you to Karlstad by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with SJ from Gothenburg to Karlstad for $14 (€12) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gothenburg to Karlstad with the following travel companies:
- 5 direct trains per day with SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ) or Tågab.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Karlstad as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Gothenburg to Karlstad.
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