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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 an average ticket price of Kč 1,191 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of Kč 1,191, while a bus costs an average of Kč 1,493.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč 1,191 Average price Cheapest | Kč 1,493 Average price | Kč 954 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Linköping to Karlstad
Compare the available ways to get from Linköping to Karlstad, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Linköping to Karlstad:
A train is Kč 302 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linköping to Karlstad costing on average Kč 1,493.
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (2h 36m by train vs 2h 52m by car). Tickets start at around Kč 1,191 compared to roughly Kč 954 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
7024 Tågab5:36 PM 2h38 Linköping Central Station 8:14 PM Karlstad tågstation Kč 725 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7024 Tågab
5:36 PM 2h38 Linköping Central Station 8:14 PM Karlstad tågstation Kč 725 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 7024 Tågab
5:36 PM 2h38 Linköping Central Station 8:14 PM Karlstad tågstation Kč 725 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2160 Mälartåg+
645 SJ Snabbtåg6:10 PM 2h56 Linköping Central Station 9:06 PM Karlstad tågstation Kč 757 1 One-way 1 transfer- 2148 Mälartåg+
669 SJ InterCity3:10 PM 3h04 Linköping Central Station 6:14 PM Karlstad tågstation Kč 757 1 One-way 1 transfer - 2164 Mälartåg+677 SJ InterCity
7:10 PM 3h11 Linköping Central Station 10:21 PM Karlstad tågstation Kč 925 1 One-way 1 transfer
- 400 · 850
12:30 PM 7h30 Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal 8:00 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation Kč 1,073 1 One-way 1 transfer - 400 · 850
4:15 AM 7h55 Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal 12:10 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation Kč 1,073 1 One-way 1 transfer - 400 · 850
1:30 PM 9h40 Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal 11:10 PM Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation Kč 1,073 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Linköping to Karlstad:
A train is Kč 302 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linköping to Karlstad costing on average Kč 1,493.
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 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, vy, Malartag, VR, Västtrafik to go to Karlstad by train.
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