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Compare train and bus for Säffle to Karlstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Säffle to Karlstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$12 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Säffle to Karlstad
Compare the available ways to get from Säffle to Karlstad, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Säffle to Karlstad:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Säffle to Karlstad costing on average $12.
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 16m.
Tickets start at around $12 compared to roughly $13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $1. The journey takes 46m versus 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Säffle to Karlstad
How to get from Säffle to Karlstad by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Säffle to Karlstad is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:19 PM 0h59 Säffle 8:18 PM Karlstad $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

7:19 PM 0h59 Säffle 8:18 PM Karlstad $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

1:23 PM 0h56 Säffle 2:19 PM Karlstad $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

12:23 PM 0h56 Säffle 1:19 PM Karlstad $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Säffle to Karlstad:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Säffle to Karlstad costing on average $12.
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 16m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Säffle and Karlstad as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Säffle station and arrive in Karlstad tågstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Säffle, E18 (Knöstad Bytespunkt) and arrive in Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation.
- Travel with SJ, Tågab to go to Karlstad by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlstad by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with SJ, Tågab.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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