There are 4 ways to get from Hofors to Karlstad by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hofors centrum to Falun Centralstationbus 241
- Take the train from Falun Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 7001 / ...
5h 54mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Falun Centralstation to Kil stationtrain 7001 / ...
6h 3mkr 470–650Drive 264.3 km
- Drive from Hofors to Karlstadcar 264.3 km
3h 43mkr 493–712Train via Ludvika
- Take the train from Hofors station to Ludvika stationtrain 8169 / ...
- Take the train from Ludvika station to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 7011 / ...
6h 15mkr 519–649
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hofors to Karlstad is to train which costs 470 kr - 650 kr and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Hofors to Karlstad is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs 490 kr - 750 kr.
No, there is no direct train from Hofors station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Hofors station and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Falun Centralstation and Kil station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Hofors and Karlstad is 290 km. The road distance is 264.3 km.
The best way to get from Hofors to Karlstad without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Hofors to Karlstad, including transfers.
Hofors to Karlstad train services, operated by Tågab, depart from Falun Centralstation.
Hofors to Karlstad train services, operated by Tågab, arrive at Kil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofors to Karlstad is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Hofors to Karlstad.
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What companies run services between Hofors, Sweden and Karlstad, Sweden?
Tågab operates a train from Falun Centralstation to Kil station 3 times a week. Tickets cost kr 340–500 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 0550-875 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- tagakeriet.se
Train from Falun Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 370–550
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
Train from Falun Centralstation to Kil station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 340–500
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
Train from Ludvika station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 270–400
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
- Phone
- 021 48 18 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tåg i Bergslagen
Train from Hofors station to Ludvika station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 249
- Schedules at
- Tåg i Bergslagen
- Phone
- 0771- 9 10 10 9
- Website
- xtrafik.se
Bus from Hofors centrum to Falun Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://xtrafik.se/
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