How to travel from Lund to Karlstad, Sweden

The distance between Lund and Karlstad is around 507km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lund to Karlstad 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 KarlstadLund if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Copenhagen Airport, plane

Take the train to Copenhagen Airport then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Gothenburg (GOT) then take the train to Karlstad Centralstation.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,605($245)
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Train

Take the train to Göteborg C and then to Karlstad Centralstation.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 905($85)
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Bus

Take the bus to Jönköping and then to Karlstad Centralstation.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 245($23)
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Drive

Drive to Karlstad.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance507km (315 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lund and Karlstad

There are several options for getting from Lund to Karlstad by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 245 ($23) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,605 ($245).

The distance between Lund and Karlstad is around 507km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 409km (254 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Lund and Karlstad by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lund to Karlstad is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx SEK 2,605 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Lund and Karlstad, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 245 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lund and Karlstad. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lund to Karlstad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Göteborg C. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Öresundståg, Swedish Railways and Tågab run train services between Lund and Karlstad. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 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 Lund and Karlstad. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lund to Karlstad. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Malmö Centralstation and Jönköping. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

FlixBus and BT Buss run regular bus services between Lund and Karlstad. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lund to Karlstad. We recommend that you take the train to Copenhagen Airport then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Karlstad Centralstation. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Lund and Karlstad. The distance is around 507km (315 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lund to Karlstad is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around SEK 905 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lund and Karlstad

Transport options from Lund to Karlstad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Copenhagen Airport, plane + 3 similar
4h 40m
SEK 2,605($245)
every 4 hours546km (339 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
SEK 1,960($185)
5 times a week808km (502 miles)
Fly to Stockholm (ARN), Train5h 20m
SEK 1,215($115)
every 4 hours937km (582 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
SEK 2,095($195)
every 4 hours880km (547 miles)
Train
5h 30m
SEK 905($85)
every 4 hours529km (329 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
SEK 245($23)
6 times a week558km (347 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
SEK 765($72)
on demand507km (315 miles)

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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