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Compare train and bus for Kalmar to Karlstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kalmar to Karlstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
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$77 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest |
6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Kalmar to Karlstad is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Kalmar to Karlstad:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kalmar to Karlstad costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 35m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kalmar and Karlstad as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Kalmar, Järnvägstation and arrive in Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation.
- Trains mostly depart from Kalmar Centralstation and arrive in Karlstad tågstation.
- Travel with Krösatågen, SJ, Oresundstag, Tågab to go to Karlstad by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You to go to Karlstad by bus.
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