There are 4 ways to get from Stockholm to Karlstad University by train, bus, or car
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Train via Karlstad Drottninggatan
best- Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 629 / ...
3h 6mkr 360–750Train
cheapest- Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Välsviken stationtrain F1
3h 37mkr 270–380Bus
- Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Karlstad busstationbus 850 / ...
4h 54mkr 310–1,600Drive 293.7 km
- Drive from Stockholm to Karlstad Universitycar 293.7 km
3h 25mkr 461–665
Stockholm to Karlstad University by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stockholm to Karlstad University is to train which costs 270 kr - 380 kr and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Stockholm to Karlstad University is to train via Karlstad Drottninggatan which takes 3h 6m and costs 360 kr - 750 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Stockholm to Karlstad University. However, there are services departing from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arriving at Karlstad Universitetet via Karlstad busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Stockholm station to Karlstad University station. However, there are services departing from Stockholm Centralstation and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Stockholm and Karlstad University is 332 km. The road distance is 293.7 km.
The best way to get from Stockholm to Karlstad University without a car is to train via Karlstad Drottninggatan which takes 3h 6m and costs 360 kr - 750 kr.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Stockholm to Karlstad University, including transfers.
Stockholm to Karlstad University bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen station.
Stockholm to Karlstad University train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Stockholm Centralstation.
The best way to get from Stockholm to Karlstad University is to train via Karlstad Drottninggatan which takes 3h 6m and costs 360 kr - 750 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 310 kr - 1600 kr and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Stockholm, Sweden and Karlstad University, Sweden?
Swedish Railways (SJ) operates a train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 400–600 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Five other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Vy Buss operates a bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Karlstad busstation every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 800–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 25m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 400–600
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- SJ AB
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 450–750
- Website
- SJ AB
- Phone
- 0550-875 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- tagakeriet.se
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 480–700
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
- Phone
- +46 771 15 15 15
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Travel AB
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vy Travel AB
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Välsviken station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vy Travel AB
- Phone
- +46 77 144 41 11
- Website
- Vy Tåg AB
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 270–380
- Schedules at
- Vy Tåg AB
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Välsviken station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 270–380
- Schedules at
- Vy Tåg AB
- Phone
- +46 8 580 971 66
- [email protected]
- Website
- VR Snabbtåg
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 361
- Website
- VR Snabbtåg
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Karlstad busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 800–1,600
- Website
- Vy Buss
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Karlstad busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 310–460
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Stockholm to Karlstad University bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Karlstad busstation.
Stockholm to Karlstad University train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Karlstad Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Stockholm to Karlstad University is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Stockholm to Karlstad University.
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