How to travel from Linköping to Karlstad, Sweden

The distance between Linköping and Karlstad is around 215km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Katrineholm Centralstation and then to Karlstad Centralstation.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 275($26)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 735($69)
Operated by

Vy Buss

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Drive

Drive to Karlstad.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance215km (134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Linköping and Karlstad

There are several options for getting from Linköping to Karlstad by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 215 ($20) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 275 ($26).

The distance between Linköping and Karlstad is around 215km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 163km (101 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Linköping and Karlstad by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Linköping to Karlstad is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx SEK 275 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Linköping and Karlstad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 215 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Linköping and Karlstad. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Linköping to Karlstad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Katrineholm Centralstation. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Mälartåg, Swedish Railways, Tågab and ÖstgötaTrafiken run train services between Linköping and Karlstad. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Linköping and Karlstad. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Linköping to Karlstad. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Norrköping Centralstation. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Vy Buss run regular bus services between Linköping and Karlstad. Buses run once a week and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Linköping to Karlstad. We recommend that you take the train to Katrineholm Centralstation and then to Karlstad Centralstation. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Karlstad is Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB) (ORB) which is approximately 89km (56 miles) from Karlstad. Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) 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 Linköping and Karlstad. The distance is around 215km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Linköping to Karlstad is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around SEK 275 ($26).

How do I get from Linköping to Karlstad

Compare travel optionsbetween Linköping and Karlstad

Transport options from Linköping to Karlstad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
SEK 275($26)
every 4 hours284km (176 miles)
Train via Motala station2h 35m
SEK 215($20)
once a week251km (156 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
SEK 735($69)
once a week301km (187 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
SEK 435($41)
on demand215km (134 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Linköping and Karlstad

Train operators

Airports near Karlstad

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

ORB
Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (56 miles) from Karlstad
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
203km (126 miles) from Karlstad
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
251km (156 miles) from Karlstad