How to travel from Karlstad to Nyköping, Sweden

The distance between Karlstad and Nyköping is around 247km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

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

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Råda then fly from Hagfors (HFS) to Stockholm (ARN) then take the train to Nyköping Centralstation.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    SEK 4,300($405)
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Train

Take the train to Motala station then Norrköping Centralstation and then to Nyköping Centralstation.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 225($21)
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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm Cityterminalen and then to Nyköping busstation Flixbus Stop.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    SEK 95($9)
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Drive

Drive to Nyköping.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance247km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karlstad and Nyköping

There are several options for getting from Karlstad to Nyköping by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 95 ($9) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 370 ($35).

The distance between Karlstad and Nyköping is around 247km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Karlstad and Nyköping by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Karlstad to Nyköping is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx SEK 370 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Karlstad and Nyköping, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 95 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlstad and Nyköping. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Karlstad to Nyköping. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Motala station and Norrköping Centralstation. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Tågab, ÖstgötaTrafiken and Mälartåg run train services between Karlstad and Nyköping. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3h 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 Karlstad and Nyköping. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Karlstad to Nyköping. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stockholm Cityterminalen. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Vy Travel AB, FlixBus, Bus4You and Nettbuss Express run regular bus services between Karlstad and Nyköping. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Karlstad to Nyköping. We recommend that you take the bus to Råda then fly from Hagfors (HFS) to Stockholm (ARN) then take the train to Nyköping Centralstation. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Nyköping is Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) (NYO) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Nyköping. 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Karlstad and Nyköping. The distance is around 247km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karlstad to Nyköping is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around SEK 225 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Karlstad and Nyköping

Transport options from Karlstad to Nyköping
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
3h 35m
SEK 4,300($405)
hourly493km (306 miles)
Train
3h 40m
SEK 225($21)
once a week353km (219 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
SEK 95($9)
4 times a day417km (259 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
SEK 370($35)
on demand247km (154 miles)

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Airports near Nyköping

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

NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Nyköping
BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Nyköping
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nyköping