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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 $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price |
5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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620 SJ 3000+
7818 Arlanda ExpressOther options
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7728 Arlanda Express
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7742 Arlanda Express
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FAQs: Travel from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda
Travel to Stockholm-Arlanda 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-Arlanda.

This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Stockholm-Arlanda take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 9 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 SJ, Tågab, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ), Tågab to go to Stockholm-Arlanda by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, Infobus, FlixBus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss to go to Stockholm-Arlanda by bus.
- 13 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss.
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