There are 3 ways to get from Kungälv to Karlstad by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bohus station to Trollhättan Centralstationtrain 17392 / ...
- Take the train from Trollhättan Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 3956 / ...
3h 59mkr 325–607Bus
- Take the bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Säffle tågstationbus 41
- Take the bus from Säffle tågstation to Karlstad busstationbus 800
6h 27mkr 345–1,003Drive 224.8 km
- Drive from Kungälv to Karlstadcar 224.8 km
3h 9mkr 401–579
Kungälv to Karlstad by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kungälv to Karlstad is to train which costs 320 kr - 650 kr and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kungälv to Karlstad is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs 400 kr - 600 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Kungälv to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Västra Parken and arriving at Karlstad busstation via Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal and Säffle tågstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Kungälv station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Bohus station and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Trollhättan Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Kungälv and Karlstad is 234 km. The road distance is 224.8 km.
The best way to get from Kungälv to Karlstad without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs 320 kr - 650 kr.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Kungälv to Karlstad, including transfers.
Kungälv to Karlstad bus services, operated by Vasttrafik, depart from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal station.
Kungälv to Karlstad train services, operated by Vasttrafik, depart from Bohus station.
The best way to get from Kungälv to Karlstad is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs 320 kr - 650 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 340 kr - 1000 kr and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Kungälv, Sweden and Karlstad, Sweden?
You can take a bus from Västra Parken to Karlstad Centralstation via Bohus station, Bohus station, and Trollhättan Centralstation in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Västra Parken to Karlstad busstation via Göteborg Nordstan, Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal, and Säffle tågstation in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- +46 77 141 43 00
- Website
- vasttrafik.se
Train from Bohus station to Trollhättan Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 60–140
- Website
- https://www.vasttrafik.se/en/
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Trollhättan Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 290–450
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
- Phone
- 0550-875 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- tagakeriet.se
Train from Trollhättan Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 280–420
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
- Phone
- +46 8 580 971 66
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrresa.se
Train from Trollhättan Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 260–400
- Website
- https://vrresa.se/en
- Phone
- +46 77 141 43 00
- Website
- vasttrafik.se
Bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Säffle tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 220–750
- Website
- https://www.vasttrafik.se/en/
- Phone
- 0771 – 32 32 00
- Website
- varmlandstrafik.se
Bus from Säffle tågstation to Karlstad busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 100–170
- Website
- https://www.varmlandstrafik.se/
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More Questions & Answers
Kungälv to Karlstad bus services, operated by Vasttrafik, arrive at Säffle tågstation.
Kungälv to Karlstad train services, operated by Vasttrafik, arrive at Trollhättan Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Kungälv to Karlstad is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Kungälv to Karlstad.
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