How to travel from Karlstad to Stockholm

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Compare train and bus for Karlstad to Stockholm

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $19.

Distance: 160 miles (259 km)

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$37

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$31

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3h 33m

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3h 3m

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4h 39m

Average total duration

4h 9m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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from Karlstad to Stockholm

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

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM4h15
Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation
03:10PMStockholm, Cityterminalen
$251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM4h15
Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation
03:10PMStockholm, Cityterminalen
$251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SJ620 SJ 3000
06:10AM2h36
Karlstad tågstation
08:46AMStockholm Central Station
$831One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SJ626 SJ 3000
08:32AM2h45
Karlstad tågstation
11:17AMStockholm Central Station
$481One-way
0 transfers
SJ648 SJ 3000
07:36PM2h48
Karlstad tågstation
10:24PMStockholm Central Station
$311One-way
0 transfers
SJ672 SJ
04:10PM3h00
Karlstad tågstation
07:10PMStockholm Central Station
$461One-way
0 transfers
Vy Bus4You850
11:00AM4h20
Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation
03:20PMStockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)
$251One-way
0 transfers
Vy Bus4You850
10:50AM4h30
Karlstad, Centralstationen
03:20PMStockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)
$351One-way
0 transfers
Vy Bus4You850
06:10AM4h30
Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation
10:40AMStockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)
$281One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Karlstad to Stockholm

Travel to Stockholm 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 Stockholm.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Karlstad and Stockholm including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlstad to Stockholm is a train with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A train is $0.12 (€0.10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlstad to Stockholm costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Karlstad to Stockholm is by train with an average journey time of 2h 36m.

Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 10m.

The distance from Karlstad to Stockholm is approximately 160 miles (259 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlstad to Stockholm is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlstad and Stockholm 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 Stockholm:
  • Trains mostly depart from Karlstad tågstation and arrive in Stockholm Central Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation and arrive in Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlstad to Stockholm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SJ, Tågab, vy, VR, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ), Tågab to go to Stockholm by train.
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss to go to Stockholm by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Karlstad to Stockholm with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with SJ, Tågab, vy, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ), Tågab.
  • 8 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss.
Omio customers who travel from Karlstad to Stockholm often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Oslo, Gothenburg, Malmö, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stockholm and these popular destinations at a great price.
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