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 21mkr 306–463Train via Hallsberg
cheapest- Take the train from Motala, Centralstation to Hallsberg stationtrain 8170 / ...
- Take the train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 629 / ...
2h 38mkr 224–341Bus
- Take the bus from Motala, Centralstation to Örebro Centralstationbus 78234
- Take the bus from Örebro Resecentrum to Karlstad busstationbus 850 / ...
3h 36mkr 252–678Drive 168.1 km
- Drive from Motala to Karlstadcar 168.1 km
2h 25mkr 299–431Train, bus
- Take the train from Motala, Centralstation to Kristinehamn stationtrain 7028
- Take the bus from Kristinehamn station to Karlstad Karolinenbus 500
2h 58mkr 331–513
Motala to Karlstad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Motala to Karlstad is to train via Hallsberg which costs 220 kr - 350 kr and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Motala to Karlstad is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs 300 kr - 470 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 21m.
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 21m and costs 300 kr - 470 kr.
It takes approximately 2h 21m 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 21m and costs 300 kr - 470 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 250 kr - 700 kr 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 240–380 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 240–380
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
Train from Motala, Centralstation to Hallsberg station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 100–170
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 200–310
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
Train from Motala, Centralstation to Kristinehamn station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 240–380
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
- Phone
- 021 48 18 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- resrobot.se
Train from Motala, Centralstation to Hallsberg station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 100–160
- Schedules at
- resrobot.se
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 210–330
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 180–290
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en
- Phone
- +46 77 144 41 11
- Website
- vy.se
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 120–180
- Schedules at
- vy.se
- Phone
- +46 771 15 15 15
- [email protected]
- Website
- vy.se
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- vy.se
- Phone
- 021 48 18 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- resrobot.se
Bus from Motala, Centralstation to Örebro Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 150–230
- Schedules at
- resrobot.se
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- vybuss.no
Bus from Örebro Resecentrum to Karlstad busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 230–450
- Website
- https://www.vybuss.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Örebro Resecentrum to Karlstad busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 100–180
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0771 – 32 32 00
- Website
- varmlandstrafik.se
Bus from Kristinehamn station to Karlstad Karolinen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 85–140
- Website
- https://www.varmlandstrafik.se/
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More Questions & Answers
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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