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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 $24. 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 $24, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m 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.
12120 Mälartåg+
627 X 20008:10 AM4h10Linköping Central Station12:20 PMKarlstad tågstation$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
12120 Mälartåg+
627 X 20008:10 AM4h10Linköping Central Station12:20 PMKarlstad tågstation$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
12128 Mälartåg+
629 SJ 300010:10 AM2h56Linköping Central Station1:06 PMKarlstad tågstation$521One-way1 transfer
Other options
12120 Mälartåg+
627 X 2000+
10 Värmlandstrafik8:10 AM4h51Linköping Central Station1:01 PMKarlstad$471One-way2 transfers
12136 Mälartåg+
665 SJ12:10 PM3h22Linköping Central Station3:32 PMKarlstad tågstation$491One-way1 transfer
12128 Mälartåg+
629 SJ 3000+
10 Värmlandstrafik10:10 AM3h36Linköping Central Station1:46 PMKarlstad$551One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linköping to Karlstad:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linköping to Karlstad costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
- 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 SJ, Tågab, Malartag, ÖstgötaTrafiken, Tågab to go to Karlstad by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Karlstad by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Tågab.
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