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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 $22.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $45 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 12m.
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.
2136 Mälartåg+
665 SJ12:10 PM3h22Linköping Central Station3:32 PMKarlstad tågstation$481One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
2136 Mälartåg+
665 SJ12:10 PM3h22Linköping Central Station3:32 PMKarlstad tågstation$481One-way1 transfer
Fastest
2160 Mälartåg+
645 SJ 30006:10 PM2h56Linköping Central Station9:06 PMKarlstad tågstation$781One-way1 transfer
Other options
2136 Mälartåg+
665 SJ+
10 Värmlandstrafik12:10 PM4h23Linköping Central Station4:33 PMKarlstad$511One-way2 transfers
2144 Mälartåg+
7053 Tågab2:10 PM3h09Linköping Central Station5:19 PMKarlstad tågstation$541One-way1 transfer
2148 Mälartåg+
669 SJ3:10 PM3h04Linköping Central Station6:14 PMKarlstad tågstation$561One-way1 transfer
400 · 8504:00 AM8h10Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal12:10 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$521One-way1 transfer
400 · 8502:15 PM8h55Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal11:10 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$521One-way1 transfer
400 · 8507:30 AM8h10Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal3:40 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$531One-way1 transfer
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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 $45 (€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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