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Compare train and bus for Linköping to Karlstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linköping to Karlstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. 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 train costs an average of €22, and a bus costs an average of €26.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Linköping to Karlstad
How to get from Linköping to Karlstad by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linköping to Karlstad is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12136 Mälartåg+
665 SJCheapest
FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
12128 Mälartåg+
629 SJ 3000Other options
12120 Mälartåg+
7063 Tågab
12144 Mälartåg+
639 SJ 3000
12128 Mälartåg+
629 SJ 3000+
10 Värmlandstrafik
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
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FAQs: Travel from Linköping to Karlstad
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This is compared to other travel options from Linköping to Karlstad:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linköping to Karlstad costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linköping and Karlstad as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Linköping Central Station and arrive in Karlstad tågstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal and arrive in Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation.
- Travel with SJ, Tågab, Malartag, ÖstgötaTrafiken, Tågab to go to Karlstad by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You to go to Karlstad by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Tågab.
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