How to travel from Varberg to Karlskrona, Sweden

The distance between Varberg and Karlskrona is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Varberg to Karlskrona 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 KarlskronaVarberg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Göteborg C then fly from Gothenburg (GOT) to Ronneby (RNB).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 3,020($285)
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Train

Take the train to Lund C and then to Karlskrona C.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 615($58)
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Bus

Take the bus to Halmstad Centralstation then Alvesta station and then to Karlskrona Kungsplan.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 415($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Karlskrona.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance306km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Varberg and Karlskrona

There are several options for getting from Varberg to Karlskrona by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 415 ($39) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 615 ($58).

The distance between Varberg and Karlskrona is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (143 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Varberg and Karlskrona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Varberg to Karlskrona is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx SEK 615 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Varberg and Karlskrona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 415 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Varberg and Karlskrona. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Varberg to Karlskrona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lund C. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Öresundståg run train services between Varberg and Karlskrona. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Varberg and Karlskrona. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Varberg to Karlskrona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Halmstad Centralstation and Alvesta station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Öresundståg, Länstrafiken Kronoberg and Snälltåget run regular bus services between Varberg and Karlskrona. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Varberg to Karlskrona. We recommend that you take the train to Göteborg C then fly from Gothenburg (GOT) to Ronneby (RNB). instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Varberg and Karlskrona. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Varberg to Karlskrona is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around SEK 615 ($58).

How do I get from Varberg to Karlskrona

Compare travel optionsbetween Varberg and Karlskrona

Transport options from Varberg to Karlskrona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 50m
SEK 3,020($285)
hourly940km (584 miles)
Train
4h 40m
SEK 615($58)
every 30 mins430km (267 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
SEK 415($39)
twice daily366km (227 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
SEK 615($58)
on demand306km (190 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