Travel optionsfrom Kalmar to Karlstad
How to get from Kalmar to Karlstad by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kalmar to Karlstad is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM12h20Kalmar, Järnvägstation3:20 AMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation€561One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM12h20Kalmar, Järnvägstation3:20 AMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation€561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
542 X 2000+
2160 Mälartåg+
645 SJ 3000+
1113 Öresundstågen3:00 PM6h06Kalmar Centralstation9:06 PMKarlstad tågstation€1081One-way3 transfers
Other options
2 SJ · 621 SJ 3000+
18234 Tåg i Bergslagen+
1153 Öresundstågen8:00 PM12h31Kalmar Centralstation8:31 AMKarlstad tågstation€711One-way3 transfers
2 SJ · 621 SJ 3000+
1153 Öresundstågen+
10 Värmlandstrafik8:00 PM13h31Kalmar Centralstation9:31 AMKarlstad€731One-way4 transfers
2 SJ · 621 SJ 3000+
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+
18234 Tåg i Bergslagen7:35 PM13h55Kalmar, Snurrom9:30 AMKarlstad, Gustaf Frödings gata 8, 656 38 Karlstad€771One-way5 transfers
160 Kalmar LT (smågods) · 185 Kalmar LT (smågods)+
2116 Mälartåg+
653 SJ9:30 PM12h54Kalmar Centralstation10:24 AMKarlstad tågstation€671One-way3 transfers
200 · 400 · 8509:15 AM13h55Kalmar, Järnvägstation11:10 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation€691One-way2 transfers
160 Kalmar LT (smågods) · 185 Kalmar LT (smågods)+
2116 Mälartåg+
653 SJ9:41 PM13h16Kalmar, Snurrom10:57 AMKarlstad Zakrisdalsslingan€691One-way4 transfers
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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 train with prices starting from €38. 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 train costs an average of €38, and a bus costs an average of €40.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€58 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price | €74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kalmar to Karlstad:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kalmar to Karlstad costing on average €61.
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 20m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Kalmar to Karlstad:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kalmar to Karlstad costing on average €61.
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 20m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 9 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Kalmar Centralstation and arrive in Karlstad tågstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Kalmar, Snurrom and arrive in Karlstad Zakrisdalsslingan.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You to go to Karlstad by bus.
- Travel with Krösatågen, SJ, Oresundstag, Tågab to go to Karlstad by train.
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