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Compare train and bus for Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €30, while a bus costs an average of €37.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€37 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad:
A train is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad costing on average €37.
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
Tickets start at around €37 compared to roughly €52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €15. The journey takes 4h 39m versus 3h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad
How to get from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:46 AM5h24Stockholm, Arlanda12:10 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation€221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:46 AM5h24Stockholm, Arlanda12:10 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation€221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 669 SJ+
7765 Arlanda express2:49 PM3h25Arlanda Södra station6:14 PMKarlstad tågstation€901One-way1 transfer
Other options
593 SL+621 SJ 30004:22 AM4h09Stockholm-Arlanda8:31 AMKarlstad tågstation€391One-way1 transfer- 593 SL · 595 SL+621 SJ 30003:22 AM5h09Stockholm-Arlanda8:31 AMKarlstad tågstation€391One-way2 transfers
- 593 SL · 595 SL+621 SJ 30002:22 AM6h09Stockholm-Arlanda8:31 AMKarlstad tågstation€391One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 AM5h30Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 512:10 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation€221One-way1 transfer
- 8501:45 PM4h25Stockholm-Arlanda6:10 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation€351One-way0 transfers
- 8501:15 PM4h15Stockholm-Arlanda5:30 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation€361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad:
A train is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm-Arlanda to Karlstad costing on average €37.
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
- Around 92 trains per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm-Arlanda and Karlstad as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Arlanda Central station and arrive in Karlstad tågstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Stockholm, Arlanda and arrive in Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Karlstad by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Tågab, vy, Malartag, VR to go to Karlstad by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You.
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