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Compare bus and train 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 $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. 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 $28, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Linköping to Karlstad:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linköping to Karlstad costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 12m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:30 AM9h35Linköping2:05 PMKarlstad$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
4:30 AM9h35Linköping2:05 PMKarlstad$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:16 AM4h52Linköping4:08 PMKarlstad$601One-way0 transfers
Other options
2:40 AM8h35Linköping11:15 AMKarlstad$341One-way0 transfers
2:00 AM8h10Linköping10:10 AMKarlstad$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linköping to Karlstad:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linköping to Karlstad costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 12m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linköping and Karlstad as scheduled services by bus and train 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 Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Karlstad by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Tågab, Malartag to go to Karlstad by train.
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