How to travel from Karlstad to Halmstad, Sweden

The distance between Karlstad and Halmstad is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Karlstad to Halmstad 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 HalmstadKarlstad if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Göteborg Centralstation and then to Halmstad C.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 700($66)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Halmstad (HAD).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,160($205)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Säffle station then take the train to Göteborg Central and then to Halmstad C.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 415($39)
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Drive

Drive to Halmstad.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance383km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karlstad and Halmstad

There are several options for getting from Karlstad to Halmstad by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around SEK 415 ($39) and will take around 3h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 700 ($66).

The distance between Karlstad and Halmstad is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (189 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Karlstad and Halmstad by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Karlstad to Halmstad is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx SEK 700 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Karlstad and Halmstad, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around SEK 415 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlstad and Halmstad. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Karlstad to Halmstad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Göteborg Centralstation. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Swedish Railways, Tågab and Öresundståg run train services between Karlstad and Halmstad. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Karlstad and Halmstad. We recommend that you take the train to Göteborg Centralstation and then to Halmstad C. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Karlstad to Halmstad. We recommend that you take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Halmstad (HAD). instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Halmstad is Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH) (AGH) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Halmstad. Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) and Malmo Airport (MMX) (MMX) 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 Karlstad and Halmstad. The distance is around 383km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karlstad to Halmstad is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around SEK 700 ($66).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Karlstad and Halmstad

Transport options from Karlstad to Halmstad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
SEK 700($66)
every 4 hours391km (243 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 50m
SEK 2,160($205)
every 4 hours756km (470 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 60m
SEK 415($39)
every 4 hours390km (242 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
SEK 585($55)
on demand383km (238 miles)

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Airports near Halmstad

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

AGH
Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Halmstad
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
115km (72 miles) from Halmstad
MMX
Malmo Airport (MMX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Halmstad