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Compare bus and train for Karlstad to Linköping
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Linköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Linköping:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlstad to Linköping costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlstad to Linköping
How to get from Karlstad to Linköping by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlstad to Linköping is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:55 AM9h30Karlstad7:25 PMLinköping$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:55 AM9h30Karlstad7:25 PMLinköping$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:15 AM5h34Karlstad3:49 PMLinköping$591One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:55 PM10h10Karlstad12:05 AMLinköping$391One-way0 transfers
4:10 AM8h00Karlstad12:10 PMLinköping$401One-way0 transfers
8:55 AM8h55Karlstad5:50 PMLinköping$431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad to Linköping:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlstad to Linköping costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlstad and Linköping 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 Linköping Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation and arrive in Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal.
- Travel with SJ, Tågab, Malartag to go to Linköping by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You to go to Linköping by bus.
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