How to travel from Karlstad to Kristinehamn

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Compare train and bus for Karlstad to Kristinehamn

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Kristinehamn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, while a bus costs an average of $8.

Distance: 21 miles (35 km)

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1h 11m

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The cheapest way to travel from Karlstad to Kristinehamn is a train with an average price of $7.

This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad to Kristinehamn:

A train is $0.55 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlstad to Kristinehamn costing on average $8.

The fastest way to travel from Karlstad to Kristinehamn is by train with an average journey time of 57m.

Other travel options to Kristinehamn take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Karlstad and Kristinehamn including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Karlstad to Kristinehamn among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 5m faster (27m by train vs 32m by car) and roughly $2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($7 vs $9). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Karlstad to Kristinehamn

How to get from Karlstad to Kristinehamn by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Karlstad to Kristinehamn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SJ672 SJ
    4:10 PM0h22
    Karlstad tågstation
    4:32 PMKristinehamn tågstation
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SJ672 SJ
    4:10 PM0h22
    Karlstad tågstation
    4:32 PMKristinehamn tågstation
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • VR2080 VR
    9:27 AM0h21
    Karlstad tågstation
    9:48 AMKristinehamn tågstation
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SJ3976 SJ
    9:39 PM0h27
    Karlstad tågstation
    10:06 PMKristinehamn tågstation
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Värmlandstrafik18912 Värmlandstrafik
    6:28 PM0h26
    Karlstad tågstation
    6:54 PMKristinehamn tågstation
    $81One-way
    0 transfers
  • Värmlandstrafik18906 Värmlandstrafik
    9:33 AM0h26
    Karlstad tågstation
    9:59 AMKristinehamn tågstation
    $81One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:15 AM0h35
    Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation
    9:50 AMKristinehamn, Resecentrum
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:10 AM0h35
    Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation
    11:45 AMKristinehamn, Resecentrum
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:10 PM0h35
    Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation
    4:45 PMKristinehamn, Resecentrum
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Karlstad to Kristinehamn

Travel to Kristinehamn easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Karlstad to Kristinehamn.

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There are 2 options to travel between Karlstad and Kristinehamn including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlstad to Kristinehamn is a train with an average price of $7.

This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad to Kristinehamn:

A train is $0.55 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlstad to Kristinehamn costing on average $8.

The fastest way to travel from Karlstad to Kristinehamn is by train with an average journey time of 57m.

Other travel options to Kristinehamn take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 11m.

The distance from Karlstad to Kristinehamn is approximately 21 miles (35 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlstad to Kristinehamn is:
  • Around 27 buses per day.
  • Around 20 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlstad and Kristinehamn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlstad to Kristinehamn:
  • Trains mostly depart from Karlstad tågstation and arrive in Kristinehamn tågstation.
  • Buses mostly depart from Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation and arrive in Kristinehamn, Resecentrum.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlstad to Kristinehamn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SJ, Värmlandstrafik, Tågab, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Kristinehamn by train.
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss to go to Kristinehamn by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Karlstad to Kristinehamn with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct trains per day with SJ, Värmlandstrafik, Tågab, Swedish Railways (SJ).
  • 21 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss.
Omio customers who travel from Karlstad to Kristinehamn often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Oslo, Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Stockholm-Arlanda, Örebro. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kristinehamn and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kristinehamn to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully enjoy the attractions and activities in Kristinehamn, a stay of 2 to 3 days is generally recommended.

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