There are 3 ways to get from Gothenburg to Karlstad by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 3956 / ...
2h 29mkr 340–550Bus
- Take the bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Säffle tågstationbus 41
- Take the bus from Säffle tågstation to Karlstad busstationbus 800
4h 58mDrive 245.6 km
- Drive from Gothenburg to Karlstadcar 245.6 km
3h 14mkr 460–664
Gothenburg to Karlstad by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Karlstad is to train which costs 340 kr - 550 kr and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Gothenburg to Karlstad is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs 340 kr - 550 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Gothenburg to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal and arriving at Karlstad busstation via Säffle tågstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Göteborg Centralstation station and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Gothenburg and Karlstad is 246 km. The road distance is 245.6 km.
The best way to get from Gothenburg to Karlstad without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs 340 kr - 550 kr.
The train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation takes 2h 29m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Gothenburg to Karlstad bus services, operated by Vasttrafik, depart from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal station.
Gothenburg to Karlstad train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Göteborg Centralstation.
The best way to get from Gothenburg to Karlstad is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs 340 kr - 550 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Gothenburg, Sweden and Karlstad, Sweden?
Swedish Railways (SJ) operates a train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 340–490 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Karlstad busstation via Säffle tågstation in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 340–490
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- +46 77 141 43 00
- Website
- Vasttrafik
Bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Säffle tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 350–490
- Website
- Vasttrafik
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Booking & Getting There
Gothenburg to Karlstad bus services, operated by Vasttrafik, arrive at Säffle tågstation.
Gothenburg to Karlstad train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Karlstad Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Gothenburg to Karlstad is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Gothenburg to Karlstad.
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