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 295–485Bus
- Take the bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Säffle tågstationbus 41
- Take the bus from Säffle tågstation to Karlstad busstationbus 800
6h 27mDrive 225 km
- Drive from Kungälv to Karlstadcar 225 km
3h 9mkr 330–476
Kungälv to Karlstad by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kungälv to Karlstad is to train which costs 290 kr - 490 kr and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kungälv to Karlstad is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs 320 kr - 480 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 233 km. The road distance is 225 km.
The best way to get from Kungälv to Karlstad without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs 290 kr - 490 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 290 kr - 490 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 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
Train from Bohus station to Trollhättan Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 106
- Website
- Vasttrafik
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Trollhättan Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 220–340
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- 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 260–380
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
- Phone
- +46 8 580 971 66
- [email protected]
- Website
- VR Snabbtåg
Train from Trollhättan Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 199
- Website
- VR Snabbtåg
- Phone
- +46 77 141 43 00
- Website
- Vasttrafik
Bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Säffle tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Vasttrafik
- Phone
- 0771 – 32 32 00
- Website
- varmlandstrafik.se
Bus from Säffle tågstation to Karlstad busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.varmlandstrafik.se/
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Booking & Getting There
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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