There are 5 ways to get from Karlstad to Mariestad by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Laxå tågstationtrain 2080
- Take the train from Laxå tågstation to Mariestad stationtrain 3335 / ...
2h 42mkr 225–389Bus, line 502 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Karlstad Karolinen to Kristinehamn stationbus 500
- Take the bus from Kristinehamn station to Gullspång busstationbus 505
- Take the bus from Gullspång busstation to Mariestad stationbus 502
4h 25mkr 190–387Bus
- Take the bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Skövde Central Bus Stationbus Nässjö Central Station - Karlstad Centralstation
- Take the bus from Skövde Centralstation to Mariestad stationbus 500 / ...
3h 14mkr 391–1,193Drive 118.2 km
- Drive from Karlstad to Mariestadcar 118.2 km
1h 38mkr 211–304Train, line 504 bus
- Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Laxå tågstationtrain
- Take the train from Laxå tågstation to Töreboda tågstationtrain 175 / ...
- Take the bus from Töreboda tågstation to Mariestad stationbus 504
3h 5mkr 235–439
Karlstad to Mariestad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karlstad to Mariestad is to bus and line 502 bus which costs 190 kr - 390 kr and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Karlstad to Mariestad is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs 210 kr - 310 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Karlstad station to Mariestad station. However, there are services departing from Karlstad Centralstation and arriving at Mariestad station via Skövde Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Karlstad station to Mariestad station. However, there are services departing from Karlstad Centralstation and arriving at Mariestad station via Laxå tågstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Karlstad and Mariestad is 159 km. The road distance is 118.2 km.
The best way to get from Karlstad to Mariestad without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs 220 kr - 390 kr.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Karlstad to Mariestad, including transfers.
Karlstad to Mariestad bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Karlstad Centralstation.
Karlstad to Mariestad train services, operated by VR Snabbtåg, depart from Karlstad Centralstation.
The best way to get from Karlstad to Mariestad is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs 220 kr - 390 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 390 kr - 1200 kr and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Karlstad, Sweden and Mariestad, Sweden?
You can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Mariestad station via Laxå tågstation in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Mariestad station via Skövde Centralstation in around 3h 14m.
- Phone
- +46 8 580 971 66
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrresa.se
Train from Karlstad Centralstation to Laxå tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 160–240
- Website
- https://vrresa.se/en
Train from Karlstad Centralstation to Laxå tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 160–240
- Website
- https://vrresa.se/en
- Phone
- +46 77 141 43 00
- Website
- vasttrafik.se
Train from Laxå tågstation to Mariestad station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 65–150
- Website
- https://www.vasttrafik.se/en/
Train from Laxå tågstation to Töreboda tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 50–110
- Website
- https://www.vasttrafik.se/en/
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Laxå tågstation to Töreboda tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 75–120
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- vybuss.no
Bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Skövde Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 310–600
- Website
- https://www.vybuss.com/
- Phone
- 0550-66 15 70
- Website
- bergslagstaget.se
Bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Skövde Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 933
- Website
- http://www.bergslagstaget.se/
- Phone
- +46 77 141 43 00
- Website
- vasttrafik.se
Bus from Skövde Centralstation to Mariestad station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 75–260
- Website
- https://www.vasttrafik.se/en/
Bus from Töreboda tågstation to Mariestad station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 25–80
- Website
- https://www.vasttrafik.se/en/
Bus from Gullspång busstation to Mariestad station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 45–150
- Website
- https://www.vasttrafik.se/en/
- Phone
- 0771 – 32 32 00
- Website
- varmlandstrafik.se
Bus from Karlstad Karolinen to Kristinehamn station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 70–120
- Website
- https://www.varmlandstrafik.se/
Bus from Kristinehamn station to Gullspång busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 70–120
- Website
- https://www.varmlandstrafik.se/
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More Questions & Answers
Karlstad to Mariestad bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Skövde Central Bus Station.
Karlstad to Mariestad train services, operated by VR Snabbtåg, arrive at Laxå tågstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlstad to Mariestad is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Karlstad to Mariestad.
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