The distance between Karlstad and Arvika is around 66km (41 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 53min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Karlstad to Arvika by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Arvika → Karlstad if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Arvika station.
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+ 2 othersTake the bus to Arvika station.
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Take a taxi to Arvika.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Karlstad to Arvika by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 105 ($10) and will take around 53min.
The distance between Karlstad and Arvika is around 66km (41 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 64km (40 miles)
It takes around 53min to get from Karlstad and Arvika by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Karlstad to Arvika is to take the train which takes around 53min and will set you back approx SEK 105 ($10).
The cheapest way to travel between Karlstad and Arvika, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 105 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlstad and Arvika. It typically takes around 53min and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Karlstad and Arvika with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 53min.
Värmlandstrafik, Norwegian Railways and Swedish Railways run train services between Karlstad and Arvika. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 53min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Karlstad and Arvika. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Karlstad and Arvika with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 10m.
Värmlandstrafik run regular bus services between Karlstad and Arvika. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Karlstad to Arvika. We recommend that you take the train to Arvika station. instead which will take 53min.
The closest major airport to Arvika is Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB) (ORB) which is approximately 148km (92 miles) from Arvika. Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Karlstad and Arvika. The distance is around 74km (46 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karlstad to Arvika is to take the train which takes, on average, 53min and will usually cost around SEK 105 ($10).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 53min | SEK 105($10) | every 3 hours | 66km (41 miles) |
Bus | 1h 10m | SEK 130($12) | every 20 mins | 102km (63 miles) |
Taxi | 1hr | SEK 1,705($160) | on demand | 74km (46 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | SEK 150($14) | on demand | 74km (46 miles) |
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The following major airports near Arvika offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.