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.
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 Halmstad → Karlstad if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Göteborg Centralstation and then to Halmstad C.
Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Halmstad (HAD).
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Take the bus to Säffle station then take the train to Göteborg Central and then to Halmstad C.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 50m | SEK 700($66) | every 4 hours | 391km (243 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 50m | SEK 2,160($205) | every 4 hours | 756km (470 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 60m | SEK 415($39) | every 4 hours | 390km (242 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | SEK 585($55) | on demand | 383km (238 miles) |
Tågab
SJ
Vasttrafik
Braathens Regional Aviation
Air Leap
Värmlandstrafik
The following major airports near Halmstad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.