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Compare train and bus for Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda 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 22m. 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 $42.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Stockholm-Arlanda:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average $84 (€68).
Other travel options to Stockholm-Arlanda take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda
How to get from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8505:00 AM4h15Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation9:15 AMStockholm, Arlanda T4$501One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8505:00 AM4h15Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation9:15 AMStockholm, Arlanda T4$501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
648 SJ 3000+
988 Mälartåg7:36 PM3h53Karlstad tågstation11:29 PMArlanda Central station$2021One-way1 transfer
Other options
626 X 2000+
960 Vy Flygbussarna8:26 AM5h24Karlstad tågstation1:50 PMStockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5)$941One-way1 transfer
626 X 2000+
960 Vy Flygbussarna8:26 AM5h34Karlstad tågstation2:00 PMStockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5)$941One-way1 transfer
626 X 2000+
960 Vy Flygbussarna8:26 AM5h44Karlstad tågstation2:10 PMStockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5)$941One-way1 transfer
8505:30 PM4h20Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation9:50 PMStockholm, Arlanda T4$501One-way0 transfers
8502:00 AM4h35Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation6:35 AMStockholm, Arlanda T4$501One-way0 transfers
8507:15 PM4h35Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation11:50 PMStockholm, Arlanda T4$501One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average $84 (€68).
Other travel options to Stockholm-Arlanda take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlstad and Stockholm-Arlanda 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 Arlanda Norra station.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation and arrive in Stockholm, Arlanda T4.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, Infobus, FlixBus to go to Stockholm-Arlanda by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Tågab, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Stockholm-Arlanda by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, Infobus.
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