4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m 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 $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Karlstad costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
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.
- 8507:40 AM4h30Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)12:10 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8507:40 AM4h30Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)12:10 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 629 SJ 300010:19 AM2h47Stockholm Central Station1:06 PMKarlstad tågstation$1221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 665 SJ12:35 PM2h57Stockholm Central Station3:32 PMKarlstad tågstation$461One-way0 transfers
- 665 SJ+
10 Värmlandstrafik12:35 PM4h11Stockholm Central Station4:46 PMKarlstad$491One-way1 transfer 
7067 Tågab1:36 PM2h59Stockholm Central Station4:35 PMKarlstad tågstation$501One-way0 transfers
- 8505:50 PM5h20Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)11:10 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$271One-way0 transfers
- 85011:15 AM4h25Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)3:40 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$291One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:00 PM4h10Stockholm, Cityterminalen9:10 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$321One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jul 17
Jul 18
Jul 19
Jul 20
Jul 21
Jul 22
Jul 23
Jul 24
Jul 25
Jul 26
Jul 27
Jul 28
Jul 29
Jul 30
Jul 31
Aug 01
Aug 02
Aug 03
Aug 04
Aug 05
Aug 06
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Karlstad:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Karlstad costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 13 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 Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss to go to Karlstad by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Tågab, vy, VR, Malartag, Vy Travel AB to go to Karlstad by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss.
- 7 direct trains per day with SJ, Vy Travel AB.
Travelling from Stockholm to Karlstad: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
