How to travel from Karlstad to Linköping

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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 an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $45, while a bus costs an average of $47.

Distance: 100 miles (162 km)

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$45

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$47

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3h 6m

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2h 36m

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7h 45m

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from Karlstad to Linköping

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:10 AM9h15
    Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation
    8:25 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal
    $321One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:10 AM9h15
    Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation
    8:25 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal
    $321One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SJ634 SJ+Malartag2139 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken1 Östgötatrafiken+Värmlandstrafik7 Värmlandstrafik
    12:33 PM4h31
    Karlstad Zakrisdalsslingan
    5:04 PMLinköping
    $551One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Malartag20954 Mälartåg · 2143 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken11 Östgötatrafiken+Lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken Örebro
    11:33 AM6h31
    Karlstad Zakrisdalsslingan
    6:04 PMLinköping
    $561One-way
    5 transfers
  • SJ172 SJ+Malartag946 Mälartåg · 2135 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken6 Östgötatrafiken
    9:34 AM6h33
    Karlstad Zakrisdalsslingan
    4:07 PMLinköping
    $641One-way
    6 transfers
  • Värmlandstrafik7 Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+Lanstrafiken593 Länstrafiken Örebro+Västtrafik3461 Västtrafik
    10:33 AM8h20
    Karlstad Zakrisdalsslingan
    6:53 PMLinköping
    $661One-way
    8 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:10 PM10h08
    Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation
    2:18 AMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Värmlandstrafik7 Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+Lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken Örebro+TagiBergslagen8169 Tåg i Bergslagen
    8:44 AM5h39
    Karlstad Zakrisdalsslingan
    2:23 PMLinköping
    $481One-way
    5 transfers
  • Värmlandstrafik7 Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+TagiBergslagen8173 Tåg i Bergslagen+ÖstgötaTrafiken8754 Östgötatrafiken
    12:33 PM5h50
    Karlstad Zakrisdalsslingan
    6:23 PMLinköping
    $481One-way
    5 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Karlstad to Linköping

Travel to Linköping 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 Linköping.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Karlstad and Linköping including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlstad to Linköping is a train with an average price of $45 (€37).

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 $47 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Karlstad to Linköping is by train with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Linköping take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 45m.

The distance from Karlstad to Linköping is approximately 100 miles (162 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlstad to Linköping is:
  • Around 15 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlstad to Linköping:
  • Trains mostly depart from Karlstad tågstation and arrive in Linköping Central Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation and arrive in Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlstad to Linköping, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You to go to Linköping by bus.
  • Travel with SJ, Tågab, vy, VR to go to Linköping by train.
Omio customers who travel from Karlstad to Linköping often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Stockholm-Arlanda, Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Linköping and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Linköping to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Linköping, you can enjoy leisurely walks and picnics at Linköping City Park, explore regional art and history at Östergötlands Museum, and savor Swedish cuisine at local markets. Take a boat tour on the Kinda Canal and experience the vibrant nightlife and dining in the city center. Visit notable sights such as the historic Linköping Cathedral, the 19th-century Gamla Linköping Open-Air Museum, the Flygvapenmuseum with its aviation exhibits, Linköping Castle with its beautiful gardens, and the scenic Stångån River for outdoor activities.
Two to three days in Linköping are ideal to explore its historical landmarks, such as the Linköping Cathedral and Gamla Linköping Open-Air Museum, and to enjoy the scenic Stångån River and surrounding nature.

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