What is the cheapest way to get from Finland to Karlstad?

The cheapest way to get from Finland to Karlstad is to car ferry and drive which costs 1300 kr - 2100 kr and takes 20h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Finland to Karlstad?

The fastest way to get from Finland to Karlstad is to fly and train which takes 6h 12m and costs 1400 kr - 4200 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Finland and Karlstad?

No, there is no direct bus from Finland station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Bus Station and arriving at Karlstad busstation via Kemi rautatieasema, Tornio Haparanda and Stockholm, Cityterminalen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Finland and Karlstad?

No, there is no direct train from Finland station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki Central Station and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Oulu, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum and Stockholm Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.

How far is it from Finland to Karlstad?

The distance between Finland and Karlstad is 627 km.

How do I travel from Finland to Karlstad without a car?

The best way to get from Finland to Karlstad without a car is to train and ferry and line 80 ferry which takes 19h 7m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Finland to Karlstad?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Finland to Karlstad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Finland to Karlstad bus from?

Finland to Karlstad bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Finland to Karlstad train from?

Finland to Karlstad train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki Central Station.

Train or bus from Finland to Karlstad?

The best way to get from Finland to Karlstad is to train which takes 27h and costs 3200 kr - 5500 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2000 kr - 3400 kr and takes 32h 34m.

Where does the Finland to Karlstad bus arrive?

Finland to Karlstad bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kemi, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Finland and Karlstad?

Karlstad is 1h behind Finland. It is currently 9:08 AM in Finland and 8:08 AM in Karlstad.

Where does the Finland to Karlstad train arrive?

Finland to Karlstad train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.

Where can I stay near Karlstad?

There are 75+ hotels available in Karlstad.

Finland to Karlstad - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Finland to Karlstad by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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Fly Turku Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane TKU - ARN
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
6h 12m
kr 1,461–4,121
Fly Helsinki Airport to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane HEL - OSL
2. Take the train from Lillestrøm stasjon to Kongsvinger stasjontrain
3. Take the train from Kongsvinger to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
7h 57m
kr 1,125–3,167
Train, ferry, line 80 ferry
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Turku satamatrain
2. Take the ferry from Port of Turku to Stockholmferry
3. Take the ferry from Stockholm Ropsten brygga to Stockholm Allmänna gränd bryggferry 80
4. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 629 / ...
19h 7m
Train
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Oulutrain
2. Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain
3. Take the train from Haparanda station to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
4. Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 93
5. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 629 / ...
27h
kr 3,267–5,325
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tornio Haparanda to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus
3. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Karlstad busstationbus 850 / ...
32h 34m
kr 2,072–3,380
Fly Helsinki Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane HEL - ARN
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
7h 4m
kr 1,160–3,087
Fly Helsinki Airport to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane HEL - GOT
2. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
7h 41m
kr 1,193–3,007
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
2. Drive from Stockholm Värtahamnen to Karlstadcar
20h 48m
kr 1,355–2,057
Car ferry, line 80 ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm Ropsten brygga to Stockholm Nybrokajenferry 80
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 629 / ...
24h 49m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Helsinki to Mariehamncarferry
2. Take the carferry from Mariehamn to Stockholmcarferry
3. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Karlstad Centralstationbus
26h 4m
kr 1,456–2,749

Finland to Karlstad by train

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Distance: 626.9 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Finland and Karlstad, Sweden?

You can take a train from Helsinki Central Station to Karlstad Centralstation via Oulu, Haaparanta pohjoinen, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum, and Stockholm Centralstation in around 27h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Karlstad busstation via Kemi, Bus Station, Kemi rautatieasema, Tornio Haparanda, and Stockholm, Cityterminalen in around 32h 34m.

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