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Compare bus and train for Skövde to Karlstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Skövde to Karlstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 $15, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Skövde to Karlstad
How to get from Skövde to Karlstad by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Skövde to Karlstad is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
168 SJ · 627 X 20009:09 AM3h11Skövde Centralstation12:20 PMKarlstad tågstation$301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
186 SJ · 645 SJ 30006:09 PM2h57Skövde Centralstation9:06 PMKarlstad tågstation$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
9390 BT buss3:20 PM2h05Skövde Centralstation5:25 PMKarlstad tågstation$871One-way0 transfers
Other options
3426 Västtrafik+
627 X 20008:14 AM4h06Skövde Centralstation12:20 PMKarlstad tågstation$351One-way1 transfer
168 SJ · 627 X 2000+
10 Värmlandstrafik9:09 AM3h52Skövde Centralstation1:01 PMKarlstad$341One-way2 transfers
164 SJ · 627 X 20007:09 AM5h11Skövde Centralstation12:20 PMKarlstad tågstation$351One-way1 transfer
3426 Västtrafik+
593 Länstrafiken+
500 Värmlandstrafik8:14 AM3h39Skövde Centralstation11:53 AMKarlstad busstation$291One-way2 transfers
3426 Västtrafik+
593 Länstrafiken+
500 Värmlandstrafik · 1 Värmlandstrafik8:14 AM4h17Skövde Centralstation12:31 PMKarlstad$291One-way4 transfers
2 Västtrafik · 3426 Västtrafik+
593 Länstrafiken+
500 Värmlandstrafik7:49 AM4h41Käpplunda vårdcentrum12:30 PMKarlstad Zakrisdalsslingan$291One-way4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Skövde to Karlstad:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Skövde to Karlstad costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 4m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Skövde and Karlstad as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Skövde Centralstation and arrive in Karlstad tågstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Skövde, Centralstationen and arrive in Karlstad, Centralstationen.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, BTbuss, BT Buss, Vy Buss to go to Karlstad by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Tågab, vy, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Karlstad by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, BTbuss, BT Buss, Vy Buss.
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