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How to get fromKarlstad to Lillehammerby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Karlstad to Lillehammer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Kongsvingertrain train 629 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kongsvinger stasjon to Lillestrøm stasjontrain train R14
    3. Take the train from Lillestrøm stasjon to Eidsvoll stasjontrain train R12 / ...
    4. Take the train from Eidsvoll stasjon to Lillehammer skysstasjontrain train
    6h 34m
    kr 335–425

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo bussterminalbus bus Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan - Oslo Central Bus Station / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Lillehammer skysstasjonbus bus Vy146 / ...
    6h 40m
    kr 974–1,849

  3. Drive  303.7 km

    1. Drive from Karlstad to Lillehammercar car 303.7 km
    4h 11m
    kr 610–880

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo Strain train 70
    2. Take the train from Oslo S to Gjøvik stasjontrain train R31
    3. Take the bus from Gjøvik skysstasjon to Lillehammer skysstasjonbus bus 102
    7h 17m
    kr 485–715

Karlstad to Lillehammer by train

Calendar34Weekly Trains
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 335Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Karlstad, Sweden and Lillehammer, Norway?

You can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Lillehammer skysstasjon via Kongsvinger stasjon, Lillestrøm stasjon, and Eidsvoll stasjon in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Lillehammer skysstasjon via Oslo bussterminal in around 6h 40m.

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