How to travel from Karlskrona to Visby, Sweden
The distance between Karlskrona and Visby is around 348km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Karlskrona to Visby by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Visby → Karlskrona if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ronneby (RNB) to Visby (VBY).
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical costSEK 1,840($175)
Braathens Regional Aviation
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Kalmar Centralstation and then to Oskarshamn station then take a ferry to Visby hamnterminal.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costSEK 285($27)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Emmaboda station and then to Kalmar C then take the bus to Oskarshamn station then take a ferry to Visby hamnterminal.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costSEK 395($37)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Nynäshamn then take a ferry to Visby.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costSEK 1,010($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karlskrona and Visby
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Karlskrona to Visby by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around SEK 285 ($27) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,840 ($175).
The distance between Karlskrona and Visby is around 348km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Karlskrona and Visby by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Karlskrona to Visby is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx SEK 1,840 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Karlskrona and Visby is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around SEK 285 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Karlskrona and Visby. We recommend that you fly from Ronneby (RNB) to Visby (VBY). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Karlskrona and Visby. We recommend that you fly from Ronneby (RNB) to Visby (VBY). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Karlskrona and Visby. Flights depart from Ronneby (RNB) and arrive at Visby (VBY) - via Stockholm Bromma (BMA). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Karlskrona to Visby. There is however a flight that goes via Stockholm Bromma (BMA). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Karlskrona to Visby typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Ronneby (RNB) and and arrive into Visby (VBY).
The closest major airport to Visby is Visby Airport (VBY) (VBY) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Visby. Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Karlskrona to Visby. We recommend that you take the bus to Kalmar Centralstation and then to Oskarshamn station then take a ferry to Visby hamnterminal. instead which will take 5h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karlskrona to Visby is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around SEK 285 ($27).
Compare travel optionsbetween Karlskrona and Visby
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 2h 30m | SEK 1,840($175) | once daily | 610km (379 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 15m | SEK 2,490($235) | once daily | 625km (389 miles) |
| Train to Malmö C, Fly | 4h 35m | SEK 2,490($235) | once daily | 659km (409 miles) |
| Train to Lund C, plane | 5h 35m | SEK 3,450($325) | once daily | 959km (596 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 5h 50m | SEK 285($27) | once daily | 348km (216 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 5h 40m | SEK 395($37) | once daily | 367km (228 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 20m | SEK 1,010($95) | once a week | 649km (404 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Karlskrona and Visby
Bus companies
Blekingetrafik
Kalmar länstrafik
Ferry operators
Destination Gotland
Hansa Destinations
Train operators
Krösatågen
Airlines
Braathens Regional Aviation
Airports near Visby
The following major airports near Visby offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.
Visby Airport (VBY)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Visby
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
- Distance
- 192km (119 miles) from Visby
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
- Distance
- 225km (140 miles) from Visby