How to travel from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Sweden

The distance between Karlstad and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is around 313km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) 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 Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)Karlstad if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Råda Rådastrand then fly from Hagfors (HFS) to Stockholm (ARN).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,935($180)
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Train

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 640($60)
Operated bySwedish Railways+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm Arlanda Airport Terminal 5.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 585($55)
Operated by

Vy Buss

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Drive

Drive to Stockholm Airport (ARN).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance313km (194 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karlstad and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

There are several options for getting from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 585 ($55) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,935 ($180).

The distance between Karlstad and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is around 313km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 251km (156 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Karlstad and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx SEK 1,935 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Karlstad and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 585 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlstad and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Swedish Railways and Tågab run train services between Karlstad and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Karlstad and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 4h 20m.

Vy Buss run regular bus services between Karlstad and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). Buses run hourly and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) from Karlstad is to take the bus and then fly which will take 2h 35m and cost around SEK 1,935 ($180).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). We recommend that you take the bus to Råda Rådastrand then fly from Hagfors (HFS) to Stockholm (ARN). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Karlstad and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). The distance is around 313km (194 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around SEK 640 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Karlstad and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

Transport options from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
2h 35m
SEK 1,935($180)
every 3 hours358km (222 miles)
Train to Torsby station, Fly3h 5m
SEK 1,095($105)
every 3 hours383km (238 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
SEK 585($55)
every 4 hours665km (413 miles)
Train to Oslo S, plane4h 10m
SEK 1,130($105)
4 times a day667km (414 miles)
Train
3h 15m
SEK 640($60)
every 4 hours357km (222 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
SEK 585($55)
every 30 mins315km (196 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
SEK 630($59)
on demand313km (194 miles)

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