There are 3 ways to get from Vänersborg to Karlstad by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Öxnered tågstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 3956 / ...
2h 48mkr 234–376Bus
- Take the bus from Vänersborg, Centralstation to Mellerud tågstationbus 710 / ...
- Take the bus from Mellerud tågstation to Säffle tågstationbus 41
- Take the bus from Säffle tågstation to Karlstad busstationbus 800
4h 36mDrive 159.6 km
- Drive from Vänersborg to Karlstadcar 159.6 km
2h 9mkr 299–432
Vänersborg to Karlstad by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vänersborg to Karlstad is to train which costs 230 kr - 380 kr and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Vänersborg to Karlstad is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs 290 kr - 440 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Vänersborg station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Vänersborg, Centralstation and arriving at Karlstad busstation via Mellerud tågstation and Säffle tågstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Vänersborg station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Vänersborg, Centralstation and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Öxnered tågstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Vänersborg and Karlstad is 170 km. The road distance is 159.6 km.
The best way to get from Vänersborg to Karlstad without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs 230 kr - 380 kr.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Vänersborg to Karlstad, including transfers.
Vänersborg to Karlstad bus services, operated by Vasttrafik, depart from Vänersborg, Centralstation.
Vänersborg to Karlstad train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Öxnered tågstation.
The best way to get from Vänersborg to Karlstad is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs 230 kr - 380 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Vänersborg, Sweden and Karlstad, Sweden?
Swedish Railways (SJ) operates a train from Öxnered tågstation to Karlstad Centralstation every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 230–330 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Tågab also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vänersborg, Centralstation to Karlstad busstation via Mellerud tågstation and Säffle tågstation in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Öxnered tågstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 230–330
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- +46 77 141 43 00
- Website
- Vasttrafik
Bus from Vänersborg, Centralstation to Mellerud tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 100–150
- Website
- Vasttrafik
Bus from Mellerud tågstation to Säffle tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- kr 110–170
- Website
- Vasttrafik
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Booking & Getting There
Vänersborg to Karlstad bus services, operated by Vasttrafik, arrive at Mellerud tågstation.
Vänersborg to Karlstad train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Karlstad Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Vänersborg to Karlstad is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Vänersborg to Karlstad.
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