How to travel from Stockholm to Karlstad

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Travel Information from Stockholm to Karlstad

Distance160 miles (258 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$16 - $18
Cheapest modeBus • $16 (€14) • 4 h 10 min
Fastest modeTrain • $18 (€16) • 2 h 33 min
Popular travel companiesVy Bus4You or SJ

Travel 160 miles (258 km) by train or bus from Stockholm to Karlstad. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Vy Bus4You or SJ among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Stockholm to Karlstad.

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from Stockholm to Karlstad

How to get from Stockholm to Karlstad by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM4h10
Stockholm, Cityterminalen
12:10PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
$261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:00PM4h10
Stockholm, Cityterminalen
07:10PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
$241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SJ645 SJ 3000
06:10PM2h44
Stockholm Central Station
08:54PMKarlstad tågstation
$801One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SJ665 SJ
12:39PM3h03
Stockholm Central Station
03:42PMKarlstad tågstation
$351One-way
0 transfers
SJ653 SJ
07:27AM2h52
Stockholm Central Station
10:19AMKarlstad tågstation
$481One-way
0 transfers
SJ677 SJ
07:37PM2h54
Stockholm Central Station
10:31PMKarlstad tågstation
$421One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:50AM4h10
Stockholm, Cityterminalen
03:00PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
$261One-way
0 transfers
Vy Bus4You850
07:40AM4h30
Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)
12:10PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
$351One-way
0 transfers
Vy Bus4You850
07:40AM4h40
Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)
12:20PMKarlstad, Centralstationen
$351One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs

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.

Omio customers who travel from Stockholm to Karlstad often also extend their vacation to go to Gothenburg, Oslo, Stockholm-Arlanda or Örebro. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlstad and these popular destinations at a great price.
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