The distance between Oskarshamn and Karlstad is around 392km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 60m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Oskarshamn to Karlstad by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Västervik station then Nässjö Centralstation and then to Karlstad Centralstation.
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There are several options for getting from Oskarshamn to Karlstad by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 425 ($40) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 595 ($56).
The distance between Oskarshamn and Karlstad is around 392km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)
It takes around 7h 5m to get from Oskarshamn and Karlstad by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oskarshamn to Karlstad is to drive which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx SEK 595 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Oskarshamn and Karlstad, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 425 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Oskarshamn and Karlstad. We recommend that you drive to Karlstad. instead which will take 4h 60m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oskarshamn and Karlstad. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oskarshamn to Karlstad. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Västervik station and Nässjö Centralstation. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.
Kalmar länstrafik, Söne Buss and BT Buss run regular bus services between Oskarshamn and Karlstad. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oskarshamn to Karlstad. We recommend that you take the bus to Västervik station then Nässjö Centralstation and then to Karlstad Centralstation. instead which will take 7h 5m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Oskarshamn and Karlstad. The distance is around 392km (243 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oskarshamn to Karlstad is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around SEK 425 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 7h 5m | SEK 425($40) | twice a week | 512km (318 miles) |
Drive | 4h 60m | SEK 595($56) | on demand | 392km (243 miles) |
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Vy Travel AB
Nettbuss Express
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Mälartåg
The following major airports near Karlstad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.