There are 4 ways to get from Karlstad to Lidköping by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Skövde Central Bus Stationbus Nässjö Central Station - Karlstad Centralstation
- Take the bus from Skövde Centralstation to Lidköping stationbus 600 / ...
3h 10mkr 466–1,087Drive 168.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Karlstad to Lidköpingcar 168.4 km
2h 25mkr 315–456Train, bus
- Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Trollhättan Centralstationtrain 3955 / ...
- Take the bus from Trollhättan Centralstation to Lidköping stationbus 600
3h 26mkr 363–559Train
- Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Öxnered tågstationtrain 3955 / ...
- Take the train from Öxnered tågstation to Lidköping stationtrain 13304
3h 54mkr 321–509
Karlstad to Lidköping by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karlstad to Lidköping is to drive which costs 310 kr - 460 kr and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Karlstad to Lidköping is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs 310 kr - 460 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Karlstad station to Lidköping station. However, there are services departing from Karlstad Centralstation and arriving at Lidköping station via Skövde Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Karlstad station to Lidköping station. However, there are services departing from Karlstad Centralstation and arriving at Lidköping station via Öxnered tågstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Karlstad and Lidköping is 209 km. The road distance is 168.4 km.
The best way to get from Karlstad to Lidköping without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs 460 kr - 1100 kr.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Karlstad to Lidköping, including transfers.
Karlstad to Lidköping bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Karlstad Centralstation.
Karlstad to Lidköping train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Karlstad Centralstation.
The best way to get from Karlstad to Lidköping is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs 460 kr - 1100 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 320 kr - 550 kr and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Karlstad, Sweden and Lidköping, Sweden?
You can take a bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Lidköping station via Skövde Centralstation in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Lidköping station via Öxnered tågstation in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Karlstad Centralstation to Trollhättan Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 240–350
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Karlstad Centralstation to Öxnered tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 230–330
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Skövde Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 370–700
- Website
- Vy Buss
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Booking & Getting There
Karlstad to Lidköping bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Skövde Central Bus Station.
Karlstad to Lidköping train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Öxnered tågstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlstad to Lidköping is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Karlstad to Lidköping.
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