The distance between Karlstad and Varberg is around 320km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Karlstad to Varberg 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 Varberg → Karlstad if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Göteborg Centralstation and then to Varberg St..
Take the bus to Säffle station then take the train to Göteborg Central and then to Varberg St..
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There are several options for getting from Karlstad to Varberg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around SEK 265 ($25) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 470 ($44).
The distance between Karlstad and Varberg is around 320km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (164 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Karlstad and Varberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Karlstad to Varberg is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx SEK 470 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Karlstad and Varberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around SEK 265 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlstad and Varberg. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Karlstad to Varberg. 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 10m.
Swedish Railways, Tågab, Öresundståg, Vasttrafik and MTRX run train services between Karlstad and Varberg. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Varberg. We recommend that you take the train to Göteborg Centralstation and then to Varberg St.. instead which will take 3h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Karlstad to Varberg. We recommend that you take the train to Göteborg Centralstation and then to Varberg St.. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Varberg is Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Varberg. Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH) (AGH) 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 Varberg. The distance is around 321km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karlstad to Varberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around SEK 470 ($44).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 10m | SEK 470($44) | every 4 hours | 320km (199 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 20m | SEK 265($25) | every 4 hours | 325km (202 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | SEK 490($46) | on demand | 321km (199 miles) |
Tågab
Vasttrafik
MTRX
Värmlandstrafik
The following major airports near Varberg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.