There are 5 ways to get from Karlstad to Strömstad by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Trollhättan
best- Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Trollhättan Centralstationtrain
- Take the train from Trollhättan Centralstation to Halden stasjontrain
- Take the bus from Halden bussterminal to Norrtullsgatanbus 111
5h 49mkr 458–959Drive 193.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Karlstad to Strömstadcar 193.5 km
2h 45mkr 362–523Bus
- Take the bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo bussterminalbus Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan - Oslo Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Strömstad stationbus Vy110
6h 5mkr 838–1,618Train, bus
- Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Åmål tågstationtrain
- Take the bus from Åmål tågstation to Ed stationbus 775
- Take the train from Ed station to Halden stasjontrain
- Take the bus from Halden bussterminal to Strömstad stationbus 111
6h 33mkr 433–648Bus, train, line 111 bus
- Take the bus from Karlstad busstation to Åmål tågstationbus 800
- Take the bus from Åmål tågstation to Ed stationbus 775
- Take the train from Ed station to Halden stasjontrain
- Take the bus from Halden bussterminal to Strömstad stationbus 111
7h 5m
Karlstad to Strömstad by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karlstad to Strömstad is to drive which costs 360 kr - 550 kr and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Karlstad to Strömstad is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs 360 kr - 550 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Karlstad station to Strömstad station. However, there are services departing from Karlstad Centralstation and arriving at Strömstad station via Oslo bussterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Karlstad and Strömstad is 352 km. The road distance is 193.5 km.
The best way to get from Karlstad to Strömstad without a car is to train and bus via Trollhättan which takes 5h 49m and costs 450 kr - 1000 kr.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Karlstad to Strömstad, including transfers.
Karlstad to Strömstad bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Karlstad Centralstation.
Karlstad to Strömstad bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Oslo bussterminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlstad to Strömstad is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Karlstad to Strömstad.
Book your Karlstad to Strömstad bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Karlstad, Sweden and Strömstad, Sweden?
You can take a bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Strömstad station via Oslo bussterminal in around 6h 5m.
- 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 Åmål tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 110–170
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- +46 77 141 43 00
- Website
- Vasttrafik
Bus from Halden bussterminal to Norrtullsgatan
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 75–110
- Website
- Vasttrafik
Bus from Åmål tågstation to Ed station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 130–180
- Website
- Vasttrafik
Bus from Halden bussterminal to Strömstad station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 75–110
- Website
- Vasttrafik
Bus from Åmål tågstation to Ed station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 130–180
- Website
- Vasttrafik
Bus from Halden bussterminal to Strömstad station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 65–95
- Website
- Vasttrafik
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