How to travel from Arvika to Söderhamn, Sweden

The distance between Arvika and Söderhamn is around 469km (291 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Arvika to Söderhamn by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SöderhamnArvika if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lillestrøm stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Stockholm (ARN) then take the train to Söderhamn station.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,255($120)
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Train via Kil station

Take the train to Kil station, Borlänge Centralstation then Gävle Centralstation and then to Söderhamn station.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 700($66)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Karlstad Busstationen then Arlanda terminal 4 buss and then to Söderhamn station.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 915($86)
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Drive

Drive to Söderhamn station.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance491km (305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arvika and Söderhamn

There are several options for getting from Arvika to Söderhamn by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 700 ($66) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,255 ($120).

The distance between Arvika and Söderhamn is around 469km (291 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 295km (184 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Arvika and Söderhamn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arvika to Söderhamn is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx SEK 1,255 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Arvika and Söderhamn, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 700 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arvika and Söderhamn. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arvika to Söderhamn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Swedish Railways, Vy Nattåg, Värmlandstrafik, Norwegian Railways, Tågab and X-trafik run train services between Arvika and Söderhamn. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arvika and Söderhamn. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arvika to Söderhamn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Karlstad Busstationen and Arlanda terminal 4 buss. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Värmlandstrafik, Vy Buss, Vy Travel AB and Y-buss run regular bus services between Arvika and Söderhamn. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arvika to Söderhamn. We recommend that you take the train to Lillestrøm stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Stockholm (ARN) then take the train to Söderhamn station. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Söderhamn is Sundsvall-Timra Airport (SDL) (SDL) which is approximately 138km (86 miles) from Söderhamn. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) and Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Arvika and Söderhamn. The distance is around 491km (305 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arvika to Söderhamn is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around SEK 800 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arvika and Söderhamn

Transport options from Arvika to Söderhamn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 10m
SEK 1,255($120)
twice daily815km (506 miles)
Train via Kil station + 1 similar
5h 25m
SEK 700($66)
once a week469km (291 miles)
Train5h 35m
SEK 800($75)
4 times a day671km (417 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
SEK 915($86)
5 times a week624km (388 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
SEK 980($90)
on demand491km (305 miles)

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Airports near Söderhamn

The following major airports near Söderhamn offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.

SDL
Sundsvall-Timra Airport (SDL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Söderhamn
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Söderhamn
BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Söderhamn