There are 3 ways to get from Vänersborg to Kristinehamn by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Öxnered tågstation to Kristinehamn stationtrain 3972 / ...
3h 9mkr 266–457Bus
- Take the bus from Trollhättan Centralstation to Skövde Centralstationbus 600
- Take the bus from Skövde Central Bus Station to Kristinehamn Stationbus Nässjö Central Station - Karlstad Centralstation
5h 28mDrive 185.2 km
- Drive from Vänersborg to Kristinehamncar 185.2 km
2h 41mkr 274–396
Vänersborg to Kristinehamn by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vänersborg to Kristinehamn is to drive which costs 270 kr - 400 kr and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Vänersborg to Kristinehamn is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs 270 kr - 400 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Vänersborg station to Kristinehamn station. However, there are services departing from Vänersborg, Centralstation and arriving at Kristinehamn Station via Trollhättan Centralstation and Skövde Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Vänersborg station to Kristinehamn station. However, there are services departing from Vänersborg, Centralstation and arriving at Kristinehamn station via Öxnered tågstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Vänersborg and Kristinehamn is 210 km. The road distance is 185.2 km.
The best way to get from Vänersborg to Kristinehamn without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs 260 kr - 460 kr.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Vänersborg to Kristinehamn, including transfers.
Vänersborg to Kristinehamn bus services, operated by Vasttrafik, depart from Trollhättan Centralstation.
Vänersborg to Kristinehamn train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Öxnered tågstation.
The best way to get from Vänersborg to Kristinehamn is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs 260 kr - 460 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Vänersborg, Sweden and Kristinehamn, Sweden?
Swedish Railways (SJ) operates a train from Öxnered tågstation to Kristinehamn station once daily. Tickets cost kr 260–390 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Tågab also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vänersborg, Centralstation to Kristinehamn Station via Trollhättan Centralstation and Skövde Central Bus Station in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Öxnered tågstation to Kristinehamn station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 260–390
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- 0550-875 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- tagakeriet.se
Train from Öxnered tågstation to Kristinehamn station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 310–450
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
- Phone
- +46 77 141 43 00
- Website
- Vasttrafik
Bus from Trollhättan Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Vasttrafik
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Skövde Central Bus Station to Kristinehamn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 290–550
- Website
- Vy Buss
- Phone
- 0550-66 15 70
- Website
- BT Buss
Bus from Skövde Central Bus Station to Kristinehamn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 674
- Website
- BT Buss
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Booking & Getting There
Vänersborg to Kristinehamn bus services, operated by Vasttrafik, arrive at Skövde Centralstation.
Vänersborg to Kristinehamn train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Kristinehamn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vänersborg to Kristinehamn is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Vänersborg to Kristinehamn.
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