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Compare train for Karlstad to Bålsta
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Bålsta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 430 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 430, while a train costs an average of NOK 590.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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NOK 590 Average price | NOK 430 Average price Cheapest |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Compare ways to travel from Karlstad to Bålsta
Compare the available ways to get from Karlstad to Bålsta, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad to Bålsta:
A bus is NOK 160 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlstad to Bålsta costing on average NOK 590.
Other travel options to Bålsta take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
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How to get from Karlstad to Bålsta by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlstad to Bålsta is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

5:15 PM 4h02 Karlstad 9:17 PM Bålsta NOK 413 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:15 PM 4h02 Karlstad 9:17 PM Bålsta NOK 413 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

5:15 PM 4h02 Karlstad 9:17 PM Bålsta NOK 413 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad to Bålsta:
A bus is NOK 160 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlstad to Bålsta costing on average NOK 590.
Other travel options to Bålsta take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlstad and Bålsta as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlstad tågstation and arrive in Bålsta station.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation and arrive in Stockholm, Arlanda.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Bålsta by bus.
- Travel with SJ, vy, VR to go to Bålsta by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You.
- 1 direct trains per day with vy.
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