How to travel from Stockholm to Karlskrona, Sweden

The distance between Stockholm and Karlskrona is around 426km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Stockholm to Karlskrona by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KarlskronaStockholm if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Ronneby (RNB) then take the train to Karlskrona C.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,255($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Alvesta station then Emmaboda St. and then to Karlskrona Centralstation.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 630($59)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kalmar Station and then to Karlskrona Centralstation.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    SEK 275($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Karlskrona.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance492km (305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Karlskrona

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Karlskrona by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 21 ($2) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,255 ($120).

The distance between Stockholm and Karlskrona is around 426km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 381km (237 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Stockholm and Karlskrona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Karlskrona is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx SEK 1,255 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Karlskrona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 21 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Karlskrona. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stockholm to Karlskrona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Alvesta station and Emmaboda St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Swedish Railways, Snälltåget, Öresundståg and Krösatågen run train services between Stockholm and Karlskrona. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Karlskrona. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to Karlskrona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kalmar Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

FlixBus, Silverlinjen and Blekingetrafik run regular bus services between Stockholm and Karlskrona. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 7h 25m 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 Karlskrona. We recommend that you fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Ronneby (RNB) then take the train to Karlskrona C. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Karlskrona is Kallinge Airport (RNB) (RNB) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Karlskrona. Kalmar Oland Airport (KLR) (KLR) and Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) 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 Karlskrona. The distance is around 492km (305 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 Stockholm to Karlskrona is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around SEK 630 ($59).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Karlskrona

Transport options from Stockholm to Karlskrona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
1h 55m
SEK 1,255($120)
hourly485km (301 miles)
Train and Plane2h 5m
SEK 1,350($125)
hourly426km (264 miles)
Fly to Kalmar (KLR), train2h 45m
SEK 1,895($180)
hourly441km (274 miles)
Fly to Kalmar (KLR), train2h 50m
SEK 1,690($160)
hourly501km (311 miles)
Fly to Kristianstad (KID), Train3h 40m
SEK 1,670($155)
hourly598km (372 miles)
Train
4h 35m
SEK 630($59)
hourly533km (331 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 25m
SEK 275($26)
5 times a day560km (348 miles)
Bus via Borgholm busstation8h 45m
SEK 21($2)
once daily615km (382 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
SEK 980($90)
on demand492km (305 miles)

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Airports near Karlskrona

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

RNB
Kallinge Airport (RNB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Karlskrona
KLR
Kalmar Oland Airport (KLR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Karlskrona
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
261km (162 miles) from Karlskrona