There are 4 ways to get from Karlstad to Linköping by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Motala, Centralstationtrain 7027 / ...
- Take the train from Motala, Centralstation to Linköping Centralstationtrain 8776 / ...
2h 51mkr 347–499Drive 211.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Karlstad to Linköpingcar 211.7 km
3hkr 310–448Bus
- Take the bus from Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan to Norrköping Bus Stationbus Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan - Oslo Central Bus Station
- Take the bus from Norrköping Resecentrum to Linköping fjärrbussterminalbus 400 / ...
3h 34mkr 701–1,362Train via Katrineholm
- Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Katrineholm Centralstationtrain 638 / ...
- Take the train from Katrineholm Centralstation to Linköping Centralstationtrain 2111 / ...
3h 32mkr 327–614
Karlstad to Linköping by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karlstad to Linköping is to drive which costs 310 kr - 450 kr and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Karlstad to Linköping is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs 340 kr - 500 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Karlstad station to Linköping. However, there are services departing from Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan and arriving at Linköping fjärrbussterminal via Norrköping Resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Karlstad station to Linköping station. However, there are services departing from Karlstad Centralstation and arriving at Linköping Centralstation via Motala, Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Karlstad and Linköping is 251 km. The road distance is 211.7 km.
The best way to get from Karlstad to Linköping without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs 340 kr - 500 kr.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Karlstad to Linköping, including transfers.
Karlstad to Linköping bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan.
Karlstad to Linköping train services, operated by Tågab, depart from Karlstad Centralstation.
The best way to get from Karlstad to Linköping is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs 340 kr - 500 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 700 kr - 1400 kr and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Karlstad, Sweden and Linköping, Sweden?
You can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Linköping Centralstation via Motala, Centralstation in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan to Linköping fjärrbussterminal via Norrköping Resecentrum in around 3h 34m.
- Phone
- 0550-875 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- tagakeriet.se
Train from Karlstad Centralstation to Motala, Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- kr 290–420
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
Train from Karlstad Centralstation to Katrineholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 290–420
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
- Phone
- +46 77 121 10 10
- Website
- ostgotatrafiken.se
Train from Motala, Centralstation to Linköping Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 55–85
- Schedules at
- ostgotatrafiken.se
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Karlstad Centralstation to Katrineholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 250–370
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Katrineholm Centralstation to Linköping Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 120–180
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- SJ AB
Train from Karlstad Centralstation to Katrineholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 270–440
- Website
- SJ AB
- Phone
- +46 771 15 15 15
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Travel AB
Train from Karlstad Centralstation to Katrineholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Vy Travel AB
- Phone
- +46 8 580 971 66
- [email protected]
- Website
- VR Snabbtåg
Train from Karlstad Centralstation to Katrineholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 218
- Website
- VR Snabbtåg
- Phone
- 0771-22 44 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mälartåg
Train from Katrineholm Centralstation to Linköping Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 110–170
- Website
- Mälartåg
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan to Norrköping Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 650–1,200
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Norrköping Resecentrum to Linköping fjärrbussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 110–200
- Website
- Vy Buss
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Norrköping Resecentrum to Linköping fjärrbussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Karlstad to Linköping bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Norrköping Bus Station.
Karlstad to Linköping train services, operated by Tågab, arrive at Motala, Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlstad to Linköping is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Karlstad to Linköping.
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