There are 3 ways to get from Vara to Karlstad by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Vara tågstation to Öxnered tågstationtrain 3886 / ...
- Take the train from Öxnered tågstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 3956 / ...
3h 27mkr 312–540Bus
- Take the bus from Vara tågstation to Skara busstationbus 103
- Take the bus from Skövde Central Bus Station to Karlstad Centralstationbus Nässjö Central Station - Karlstad Centralstation
4h 34mkr 419–1,261Drive 197.8 km
- Drive from Vara to Karlstadcar 197.8 km
2h 37mkr 352–508
Vara to Karlstad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vara to Karlstad is to train which costs 310 kr - 550 kr and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Vara to Karlstad is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs 350 kr - 550 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Vara station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Vara tågstation and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Skara busstation and Skövde Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Vara station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Vara tågstation and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Öxnered tågstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Vara and Karlstad is 213 km. The road distance is 197.8 km.
The best way to get from Vara to Karlstad without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs 310 kr - 550 kr.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Vara to Karlstad, including transfers.
Vara to Karlstad bus services, operated by Vasttrafik, depart from Vara tågstation.
Vara to Karlstad train services, operated by Vasttrafik, depart from Vara tågstation.
The best way to get from Vara to Karlstad is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs 310 kr - 550 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 410 kr - 1300 kr and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Vara, Sweden and Karlstad, Sweden?
You can take a train from Vara tågstation to Karlstad Centralstation via Öxnered tågstation in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vara tågstation to Karlstad Centralstation via Skara busstation and Skövde Central Bus Station in around 4h 34m.
- Phone
- +46 77 141 43 00
- Website
- vasttrafik.se
Train from Vara tågstation to Öxnered tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 50–110
- Website
- https://www.vasttrafik.se/en/
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Öxnered tågstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 280–430
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
- Phone
- 0550-875 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- tagakeriet.se
Train from Öxnered tågstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 260–410
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
- Phone
- +46 77 141 43 00
- Website
- vasttrafik.se
Bus from Vara tågstation to Skara busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 60–210
- Website
- https://www.vasttrafik.se/en/
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- vybuss.no
Bus from Skövde Central Bus Station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 320–600
- Website
- https://www.vybuss.com/
- Phone
- 0550-66 15 70
- Website
- bergslagstaget.se
Bus from Skövde Central Bus Station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 938
- Website
- http://www.bergslagstaget.se/
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More Questions & Answers
Vara to Karlstad bus services, operated by Vasttrafik, arrive at Skara busstation.
Vara to Karlstad train services, operated by Vasttrafik, arrive at Öxnered tågstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Vara to Karlstad is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Vara to Karlstad.
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