There are 3 ways to get from Gothenburg to Karlstad University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 3956 / ...
2h 57mkr 396–648Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Säffle tågstationbus 41
- Take the bus from Säffle tågstation to Karlstad busstationbus 800
5h 28mkr 340–919Drive 251.1 km
- Drive from Gothenburg to Karlstad Universitycar 251.1 km
3h 17mkr 448–647
Gothenburg to Karlstad University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Karlstad University is to bus which costs 340 kr - 950 kr and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Gothenburg to Karlstad University is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs 390 kr - 650 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Gothenburg to Karlstad University. However, there are services departing from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal and arriving at Karlstad Universitetet via Säffle tågstation and Karlstad busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Gothenburg station to Karlstad University station. However, there are services departing from Göteborg Centralstation and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Gothenburg and Karlstad University is 257 km. The road distance is 251.1 km.
The best way to get from Gothenburg to Karlstad University without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs 390 kr - 650 kr.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Gothenburg to Karlstad University, including transfers.
Gothenburg to Karlstad University bus services, operated by Vasttrafik, depart from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal station.
Gothenburg to Karlstad University train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Göteborg Centralstation.
The best way to get from Gothenburg to Karlstad University is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs 390 kr - 650 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 340 kr - 950 kr and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Gothenburg, Sweden and Karlstad University, Sweden?
Swedish Railways (SJ) operates a train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 420–650 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 University via Säffle tågstation, Karlstad busstation, and Karlstad Universitetet in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 420–650
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
- Phone
- 0550-875 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- tagakeriet.se
Train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 390–600
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
- Phone
- +46 8 580 971 66
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrresa.se
Train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 380–600
- Website
- https://vrresa.se/en
- Phone
- +46 77 141 43 00
- Website
- vasttrafik.se
Bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Säffle tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 220–750
- Website
- https://www.vasttrafik.se/en/
- Phone
- 0771 – 32 32 00
- Website
- varmlandstrafik.se
Bus from Säffle tågstation to Karlstad busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 100–170
- Website
- https://www.varmlandstrafik.se/
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More Questions & Answers
Gothenburg to Karlstad University bus services, operated by Vasttrafik, arrive at Säffle tågstation.
Gothenburg to Karlstad University train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Karlstad Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Gothenburg to Karlstad University is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Gothenburg to Karlstad University.
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