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Compare train and bus for Ljusdal to Östersund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ljusdal to Östersund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Ljusdal to Östersund
Compare the available ways to get from Ljusdal to Östersund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ljusdal to Östersund:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljusdal to Östersund costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Östersund take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
The journey is about 30m faster (2h 33m by train vs 3h 3m by car) and roughly $3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($42 vs $44). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Ljusdal to Östersund
How to get from Ljusdal to Östersund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ljusdal to Östersund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
56 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 46 Länstrafiken Jämtland11:30 AM 7h40 Ljusdal station 7:10 PM Östersund Central Station $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
56 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 46 Länstrafiken Jämtland11:30 AM 7h40 Ljusdal station 7:10 PM Östersund Central Station $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
80 SJ InterCity11:13 AM 2h04 Ljusdal station 1:17 PM Östersund Central Station $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
80 SJ InterCity+
6 Länstrafiken Jämtland11:13 AM 2h21 Ljusdal station 1:34 PM Östersund $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
53 X-trafik+
10 SJ InterCity1:55 PM 4h23 Ljusdal station 6:18 PM Östersund Central Station $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
10 SJ InterCity+
6 Länstrafiken Jämtland+
53 X-trafik1:55 PM 4h39 Ljusdal station 6:34 PM Östersund $35 1 One-way 2 transfers
56 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 46 Länstrafiken Jämtland11:30 AM 7h45 Ljusdal station 7:15 PM Östersund $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
56 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 46 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 6 Länstrafiken Jämtland11:30 AM 8h03 Ljusdal station 7:33 PM Östersund $24 1 One-way 2 transfers
56 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 46 Länstrafiken Jämtland8:15 PM 13h05 Ljusdal station 9:20 AM Östersund $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ljusdal to Östersund:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljusdal to Östersund costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Östersund take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljusdal and Östersund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ljusdal station and arrive in Östersund Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Gryttjesbo and arrive in Östersund, Körfältet.
- Travel with Lanstrafiken, Din Tur to go to Östersund by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Tågkompaniet Norrtåg to go to Östersund by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with SJ.
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