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How to get from Stockholm to Karlstad by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Stockholm to Karlstad is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Stockholm to Karlstad
Travel to Karlstad easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stockholm to Karlstad.
There are 2 travel options from Stockholm to Karlstad: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Karlstad from Stockholm is by taking a bus, which costs on average $16 (€14).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Stockholm to Karlstad:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Karlstad costing on average $18 (€16).
The quickest way to travel to Karlstad from Stockholm is by train, which takes on average 2 h 33 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 4 h 10 min on average.
Karlstad is approximately 160 miles (258 km) away from Stockholm.
The average frequency per day from Stockholm to Karlstad is:
- 12 buses per day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Stockholm to Karlstad as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Stockholm to Karlstad:
- Most travelers board their bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arrive in Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation.
- Most travelers catch their train from Stockholm Central Station and arrive in Karlstad tågstation.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Stockholm to Karlstad:
- You can travel from Stockholm to Karlstad by bus with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss or Norwegian Railways (VY). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $16 (€14) with FlixBus from Stockholm to Karlstad.
- You can go to Karlstad from Stockholm by train with SJ, Tågab, Malartag, vy or Swedish Railways (SJ). You'll see cheap train tickets for $18 (€16) with SJ from Stockholm to Karlstad on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Stockholm to Karlstad with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Karlstad with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss or Norwegian Railways (VY) with 6 direct buses per day.
- You'll find 8 direct trains a day to Karlstad with SJ, Tågab or Swedish Railways (SJ).
Direct services to Karlstad tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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