There are 5 ways to get from Motala to Karlstad by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Motala, Centralstation to Kristinehamn stationtrain 7028
2h 20mkr 296–425Train via Hallsberg
cheapest- Take the train from Motala, Centralstation to Hallsberg stationtrain 8170 / ...
- Take the train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 629 / ...
2h 37mkr 215–324Bus
- Take the bus from Motala, Centralstation to Örebro Centralstationbus 78234
- Take the bus from Örebro Resecentrum to Karlstad busstationbus 850 / ...
3h 36mDrive 168.1 km
- Drive from Motala to Karlstadcar 168.1 km
2h 25mkr 314–454Train, bus
- Take the train from Motala, Centralstation to Kristinehamn stationtrain 7028
- Take the bus from Kristinehamn station to Karlstad Karolinenbus 500
2h 58m
Motala to Karlstad by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Motala to Karlstad is to train via Hallsberg which costs 210 kr - 330 kr and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Motala to Karlstad is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs 290 kr - 430 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Motala station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Motala, Centralstation and arriving at Karlstad busstation via Örebro Resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Motala station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Motala, Centralstation and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Kristinehamn station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Motala and Karlstad is 193 km. The road distance is 168.1 km.
The best way to get from Motala to Karlstad without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs 290 kr - 430 kr.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Motala to Karlstad, including transfers.
Motala to Karlstad bus services, operated by Tåg i Bergslagen, depart from Motala, Centralstation.
Motala to Karlstad train services, operated by Tågab, depart from Motala, Centralstation.
The best way to get from Motala to Karlstad is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs 290 kr - 430 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Motala, Sweden and Karlstad, Sweden?
Tågab operates a train from Motala, Centralstation to Kristinehamn station once a week. Tickets cost kr 230–340 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Motala, Centralstation to Karlstad busstation via Örebro Centralstation and Örebro Resecentrum in around 3h 36m.
- Phone
- 0550-875 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- tagakeriet.se
Train from Motala, Centralstation to Kristinehamn station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 230–340
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
Train from Motala, Centralstation to Hallsberg station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 100–150
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 190–280
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
Train from Motala, Centralstation to Kristinehamn station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 230–340
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
- Phone
- 021 48 18 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tåg i Bergslagen
Bus from Motala, Centralstation to Örebro Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tåg i Bergslagen
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Booking & Getting There
Motala to Karlstad bus services, operated by Tåg i Bergslagen, arrive at Örebro Centralstation.
Motala to Karlstad train services, operated by Tågab, arrive at Kristinehamn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Motala to Karlstad is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Motala to Karlstad.
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