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Compare bus and train for Karlstad to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €47, while a bus costs an average of €65.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€47 Average price Cheapest | €65 Average price | €90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 21m Average total duration 12h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Karlstad to Malmö
Compare the available ways to get from Karlstad to Malmö, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad to Malmö:
A train is €19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlstad to Malmö costing on average €65.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 21m.
The journey is about 17m faster (5h 35m by train vs 5h 52m by car) and roughly €43 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€47 vs €90). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Karlstad to Malmö
How to get from Karlstad to Malmö by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlstad to Malmö is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3963 SJ+1111 Öresundståg12:12 PM 5h36 Karlstad tågstation 5:48 PM Malmö Centralstation €55 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 3963 SJ+1111 Öresundståg
12:12 PM 5h36 Karlstad tågstation 5:48 PM Malmö Centralstation €55 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- 3963 SJ+1111 Öresundståg
12:12 PM 5h36 Karlstad tågstation 5:48 PM Malmö Centralstation €55 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 660 SJ · 533 SJ+
8169 Tåg i Bergslagen10:26 AM 6h27 Karlstad tågstation 4:53 PM Malmö Centralstation €61 1 One-way 2 transfers - 3959 SJ+1095 Öresundståg
10:11 AM 5h37 Karlstad tågstation 3:48 PM Malmö Centralstation €67 1 One-way 1 transfer 
3441 Västtrafik · 7223 Västtrafik+
17519 Krösatågen Syd+
18944 Värmlandstrafik6:17 AM 11h12 Karlstad tågstation 5:29 PM Malmö Centralstation €71 1 One-way 7 transfers
850 · 6003:50 PM 14h15 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation 6:05 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan €57 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad to Malmö:
A train is €19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlstad to Malmö costing on average €65.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 21m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlstad and Malmö 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 Malmö Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You, Vy Express Sweden to go to Malmö by bus.
- Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, Tågab, Snälltåget, Västtrafik, VR to go to Malmö by train.
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