How to travel from Visby to Karlskrona, Sweden

The distance between Visby and Karlskrona is around 319km (198 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Visby to Karlskrona by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Visby (VBY) to Ronneby (RNB).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,735($165)
Operated by

Braathens Regional Aviation

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Oskarshamn Gotlandsterminalen then take the bus to Kalmar Centralstation and then to Karlskrona Centralstation.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 285($27)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry, Bus and Train

Take a ferry to Oskarshamn Gotlandsterminalen then take the bus to Kalmar Centralstation then take the train to Emmaboda St. and then to Karlskrona Centralstation.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 395($37)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Nynäshamn färjeterminal then drive to Karlskrona.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,275($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Visby and Karlskrona

There are several options for getting from Visby to Karlskrona by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around SEK 285 ($27) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,735 ($165).

The distance between Visby and Karlskrona is around 319km (198 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Visby and Karlskrona by ferry, bus and train.

The quickest way to get from Visby to Karlskrona is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx SEK 1,735 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Visby and Karlskrona is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 285 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Visby and Karlskrona. We recommend that you fly from Visby (VBY) to Ronneby (RNB). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Visby and Karlskrona. We recommend that you fly from Visby (VBY) to Ronneby (RNB). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Visby and Karlskrona. Flights depart from Visby (VBY) and arrive at Ronneby (RNB) - via Stockholm Bromma (BMA). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Visby to Karlskrona. There is however a flight that goes via Stockholm Bromma (BMA). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Visby to Karlskrona typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Visby (VBY) and and arrive into Ronneby (RNB).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Visby to Karlskrona. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oskarshamn Gotlandsterminalen then take the bus to Kalmar Centralstation then take the train to Emmaboda St. and then to Karlskrona Centralstation. instead which will take 5h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Visby to Karlskrona is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around SEK 395 ($37).

How do I get from Visby to Karlskrona

Compare travel optionsbetween Visby and Karlskrona

Transport options from Visby to Karlskrona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 30m
SEK 1,735($165)
once daily610km (379 miles)
Plane and Train3h 10m
SEK 2,275($215)
once daily625km (389 miles)
Fly to Malmo (MMX), Train4h 35m
SEK 2,490($235)
once daily679km (422 miles)
Fly to Helsingborg (AGH), train5h 40m
SEK 3,450($325)
once daily959km (596 miles)
Ferry and Bus
5h 60m
SEK 285($27)
once daily332km (207 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train
5h 45m
SEK 395($37)
once daily319km (198 miles)
Ferry and Car
9h 20m
SEK 1,275($120)
twice daily650km (404 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