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Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from $23. 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 bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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$39 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad to Linköping:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlstad to Linköping costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
- 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 train and bus 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 Vy Bus4You to go to Linköping by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Tågab, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ), Tågab to go to Linköping by train.
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