How to travel from Karlskrona to Jönköping, Sweden

The distance between Karlskrona and Jönköping is around 242km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Karlskrona to Jönköping by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Emmaboda station, Alvesta St. then Nässjö Centralstation and then to Jönköping Centralstation.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 435($41)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Alvesta station then Ljungby busstation and then to Jönköping.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 350($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Jönköping.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance242km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karlskrona and Jönköping

There are several options for getting from Karlskrona to Jönköping by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 130 ($12) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 435 ($41).

The distance between Karlskrona and Jönköping is around 242km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Karlskrona and Jönköping by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Karlskrona to Jönköping is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx SEK 435 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Karlskrona and Jönköping, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 130 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlskrona and Jönköping. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Karlskrona to Jönköping. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Emmaboda station, Alvesta St. and Nässjö Centralstation. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Krösatågen, Öresundståg, Swedish Railways, JLT, Snälltåget, Tågab and Vasttrafik run train services between Karlskrona and Jönköping. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Karlskrona and Jönköping. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Karlskrona to Jönköping. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Alvesta station and Ljungby busstation. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Snälltåget, Länstrafiken Kronoberg and FlixBus run regular bus services between Karlskrona and Jönköping. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Karlskrona to Jönköping. We recommend that you take the train to Emmaboda station, Alvesta St. then Nässjö Centralstation and then to Jönköping Centralstation. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Jönköping is Linkoping City Airport (LPI) (LPI) which is approximately 112km (69 miles) from Jönköping. Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) and Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB) (ORB) 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 Karlskrona and Jönköping. The distance is around 242km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karlskrona to Jönköping is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around SEK 435 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Karlskrona and Jönköping

Transport options from Karlskrona to Jönköping
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
SEK 435($41)
hourly256km (159 miles)
Train via Emmaboda station3h 5m
SEK 130($12)
every 4 hours257km (159 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
SEK 350($33)
once daily330km (205 miles)
Drive
3hrs
SEK 490($46)
on demand242km (150 miles)

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Airports near Jönköping

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

LPI
Linkoping City Airport (LPI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Jönköping
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Jönköping
ORB
Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
168km (105 miles) from Jönköping