How to travel from Söderhamn to Arvika, Sweden

The distance between Söderhamn and Arvika is around 491km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Söderhamn to Arvika 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 ArvikaSöderhamn if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Arlanda Centralstation then fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Arvika station.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,310($125)
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Train

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Arvika station.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 800($75)

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Bus

Take the bus to Arlanda terminal 4 buss then Karlstad busstation and then to Arvika station.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 340($32)
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Drive

Drive to Arvika.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance491km (305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Söderhamn and Arvika

There are several options for getting from Söderhamn to Arvika by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 340 ($32) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,310 ($125).

The distance between Söderhamn and Arvika is around 491km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 295km (184 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Söderhamn and Arvika by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Söderhamn to Arvika is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx SEK 1,310 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Söderhamn and Arvika, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 340 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Söderhamn and Arvika. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Söderhamn to Arvika. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Swedish Railways, Vy Nattåg, X-trafik and Norwegian Railways run train services between Söderhamn and Arvika. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Söderhamn and Arvika. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Söderhamn to Arvika. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Arlanda terminal 4 buss and Karlstad busstation. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

Y-buss, Vy Travel AB, Vy Buss and Värmlandstrafik run regular bus services between Söderhamn and Arvika. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Söderhamn to Arvika. We recommend that you take the train to Arlanda Centralstation then fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Hagfors (HFS) then take the bus to Karlstad Busstationen then take the train to Arvika station. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Arvika is Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB) (ORB) which is approximately 148km (92 miles) from Arvika. 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 Söderhamn and Arvika. The distance is around 491km (305 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Söderhamn to Arvika is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around SEK 800 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Söderhamn and Arvika

Transport options from Söderhamn to Arvika
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 10m
SEK 1,310($125)
every 20 mins815km (507 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 30m
SEK 2,350($220)
every 3 hours651km (404 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 45m
SEK 800($75)
4 times a week671km (417 miles)
Train via Gävle Centralstation6h 50m
SEK 860($81)
5 times a day593km (369 miles)
Bus
8h 40m
SEK 340($32)
once daily630km (392 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
SEK 980($90)
on demand491km (305 miles)

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Airports near Arvika

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

ORB
Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Arvika
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
234km (146 miles) from Arvika
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
296km (184 miles) from Arvika