How to travel from Stockholm to Arvika, Sweden

The distance between Stockholm and Arvika is around 379km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stockholm to Arvika 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 ArvikaStockholm if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Arvika station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 425($40)
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Bus

Take the bus to Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan and then to Arvika station.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 715($67)
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Drive

Drive to Arvika.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance379km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Arvika

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Arvika by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 330 ($31) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 425 ($40).

The distance between Stockholm and Arvika is around 379km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 309km (192 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Stockholm and Arvika by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Arvika is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx SEK 425 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Arvika, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 330 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Arvika. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Stockholm and Arvika with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 3h 35m.

Swedish Railways run train services between Stockholm and Arvika. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Stockholm and Arvika. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to Arvika. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Vy Buss, Värmlandstrafik, FlixBus and Vy Travel AB run regular bus services between Stockholm and Arvika. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stockholm to Arvika. We recommend that you take the train to Arvika station. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Stockholm and Arvika. The distance is around 379km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Arvika is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around SEK 425 ($40).

How do I get from Stockholm to Arvika

Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Arvika

Transport options from Stockholm to Arvika
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
SEK 425($40)
4 times a week385km (239 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
SEK 715($67)
once daily410km (255 miles)
Bus via Karlstad5h 30m
SEK 330($31)
once daily419km (261 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
SEK 755($71)
on demand379km (236 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