How to travel from Karlstad to Trollhattan, Sweden

The distance between Karlstad and Trollhattan is around 172km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Karlstad to Trollhattan by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TrollhattanKarlstad if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Trollhättan Centralstation.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 320($30)
Operated bySwedish Railways+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Trollhättan resecentrum.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 190($18)
Operated by

SJ

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Drive

Drive to Trollhättan.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance172km (107 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karlstad and Trollhattan

There are several options for getting from Karlstad to Trollhattan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 190 ($18) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 320 ($30).

The distance between Karlstad and Trollhattan is around 172km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (87 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Karlstad and Trollhattan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Karlstad to Trollhattan is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx SEK 320 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Karlstad and Trollhattan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 190 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlstad and Trollhattan. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Karlstad and Trollhattan with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 50m.

Swedish Railways and Tågab run train services between Karlstad and Trollhattan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Trollhattan. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Karlstad and Trollhattan with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 45m.

SJ run regular bus services between Karlstad and Trollhattan. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 45m 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 Trollhattan. We recommend that you take the train to Trollhättan Centralstation. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Trollhattan is Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) which is approximately 69km (43 miles) from Trollhattan. Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB) (ORB) and Linkoping City Airport (LPI) (LPI) 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 Trollhattan. The distance is around 172km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karlstad to Trollhattan is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around SEK 320 ($30).

How do I get from Karlstad to Trollhattan

Compare travel optionsbetween Karlstad and Trollhattan

Transport options from Karlstad to Trollhattan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
SEK 320($30)
every 4 hours175km (109 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
SEK 190($18)
every 20 mins174km (108 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
SEK 265($25)
on demand172km (107 miles)

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Airports near Trollhattan

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

GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Trollhattan
ORB
Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Trollhattan
LPI
Linkoping City Airport (LPI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Trollhattan