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Compare bus and train for Karlstad to Jönköping
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Jönköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, and a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Karlstad to Jönköping:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlstad to Jönköping costing on average $47 (€37).
Other travel options to Jönköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlstad to Jönköping
How to get from Karlstad to Jönköping by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlstad to Jönköping is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
626 SJ 3000 · 163 SJ+
7225 Västtrafik8:32 AM3h28Karlstad tågstation12:00 PMJönköping Centralstation$441One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
500 Värmlandstrafik+
593 Länstrafiken+
3461 Västtrafik · 7241 Västtrafik11:15 AM4h46Karlstad busstation4:01 PMJönköping Centralstation$391One-way3 transfers
Fastest
626 SJ 3000 · 163 SJ+
7225 Västtrafik8:32 AM3h28Karlstad tågstation12:00 PMJönköping Centralstation$441One-way2 transfers
Other options
652 SJ+
3441 Västtrafik · 7223 Västtrafik6:40 AM4h20Karlstad tågstation11:00 AMJönköping Centralstation$411One-way2 transfers
7052 Tågab+
167 SJ+
7233 Västtrafik9:57 AM4h02Karlstad tågstation1:59 PMJönköping Centralstation$571One-way2 transfers
652 SJ+
3441 Västtrafik · 7225 Västtrafik6:40 AM5h20Karlstad tågstation12:00 PMJönköping Centralstation$461One-way2 transfers
500 Värmlandstrafik+
593 Länstrafiken+
3461 Västtrafik · 7243 Västtrafik11:15 AM5h14Karlstad busstation4:29 PMJönköping Centralstation$391One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM10h10Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation7:25 PMJönköping, Resecentrum$611One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 AM11h05Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation10:00 PMJönköping, Resecentrum$581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad to Jönköping:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlstad to Jönköping costing on average $47 (€37).
Other travel options to Jönköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 13m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlstad and Jönköping as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlstad tågstation and arrive in Jönköping Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation and arrive in Jönköping, Resecentrum.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, BT Buss to go to Jönköping by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Västtrafik, Tågab, vy, Tågab to go to Jönköping by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BT Buss.
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