There are 4 ways to get from Lidköping to Karlstad by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lidköping station to Laxå tågstationtrain 3332 / ...
- Take the train from Laxå tågstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 2081
3h 32mkr 288–354Bus
- Take the bus from Lidköping station to Skövde Centralstationbus 200 / ...
- Take the bus from Skövde Central Bus Station to Karlstad Centralstationbus Nässjö Central Station - Karlstad Centralstation
4h 5mkr 466–1,081Drive 168.5 km
- Drive from Lidköping to Karlstadcar 168.5 km
2h 25mkr 316–456Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lidköping station to Trollhättan Centralstationbus 600
- Take the train from Trollhättan Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 3956 / ...
3h 59mkr 354–546
Lidköping to Karlstad by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lidköping to Karlstad is to train which costs 280 kr - 360 kr and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Lidköping to Karlstad is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs 310 kr - 460 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Lidköping station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Lidköping station and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Skövde Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Lidköping station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Lidköping station and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Laxå tågstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Lidköping and Karlstad is 212 km. The road distance is 168.5 km.
The best way to get from Lidköping to Karlstad without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs 280 kr - 360 kr.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Lidköping to Karlstad, including transfers.
Lidköping to Karlstad bus services, operated by Vasttrafik, depart from Lidköping station.
Lidköping to Karlstad train services, operated by Vasttrafik, depart from Lidköping station.
The best way to get from Lidköping to Karlstad is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs 280 kr - 360 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 460 kr - 1100 kr and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Lidköping, Sweden and Karlstad, Sweden?
You can take a train from Lidköping station to Karlstad Centralstation via Laxå tågstation in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lidköping station to Karlstad Centralstation via Skövde Central Bus Station in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +46 77 141 43 00
- Website
- Vasttrafik
Train from Lidköping station to Laxå tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 130–200
- Website
- Vasttrafik
- Phone
- +46 77 141 43 00
- Website
- Vasttrafik
Bus from Lidköping station to Skövde Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 95–140
- Website
- Vasttrafik
Bus from Lidköping station to Trollhättan Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 110–160
- Website
- Vasttrafik
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Booking & Getting There
Lidköping to Karlstad bus services, operated by Vasttrafik, arrive at Skövde Centralstation.
Lidköping to Karlstad train services, operated by Vasttrafik, arrive at Laxå tågstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Lidköping to Karlstad is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Lidköping to Karlstad.
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