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Compare train and bus for Stockholm to Karlstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Karlstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. 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 bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 to Karlstad:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Karlstad costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
The journey is about 32m faster (2h 52m by train vs 3h 24m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($57 (€47) vs $62 (€52)). 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 Stockholm to Karlstad
How to get from Stockholm to Karlstad by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm to Karlstad is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:45 PM4h10Stockholm, Cityterminalen10:55 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:45 PM4h10Stockholm, Cityterminalen10:55 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 643 SJ4:46 PM2h40Stockholm Central Station7:26 PMKarlstad tågstation$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 171 SJ+
500 Länstrafiken Örebro+
500 Värmlandstrafik · 8923 Värmlandstrafik11:14 AM4h35Stockholm Central Station3:49 PMKarlstad tågstation$481One-way3 transfers - 183 SJ+500 Länstrafiken Örebro+500 Värmlandstrafik · 8939 Värmlandstrafik5:14 PM4h39Stockholm Central Station9:53 PMKarlstad tågstation$511One-way3 transfers
989 Mälartåg+500 Länstrafiken Örebro+500 Värmlandstrafik · 18901 Värmlandstrafik10:55 PM8h01Stockholm Central Station6:56 AMKarlstad tågstation$511One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus3:00 PM4h10Stockholm, Cityterminalen7:10 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$301One-way0 transfers
- 8503:45 PM4h15Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)8:00 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$321One-way0 transfers
- 8505:50 PM5h20Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)11:10 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Karlstad:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Karlstad costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm and Karlstad as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stockholm Central Station and arrive in Karlstad tågstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) and arrive in Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation.
- Travel with SJ, Tågab, vy, VR, Malartag to go to Karlstad by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Karlstad by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with SJ, Tågab, vy, VR.
- 9 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus.
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