There are 5 ways to get from Kalmar to Karlstad by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Alvesta
best- Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Alvesta station
- Take the train from Alvesta station to Hallsberg station
- Take the train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
6h 26mkr 433–1,477Bus
- Take the bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Norrköping612
- Take the bus from Norrköping Bus Station to Karlstad Bus Station DrottninggatanStockholm Main Station Terminalslingan - Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan
8hkr 616–1,037Drive 430.9 km
- Drive from Kalmar to Karlstad430.9 km
5h 50mkr 738–1,067Train
- Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Linköping CentralstationKrösatåg
- Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Karlstad CentralstationTågab
6h 43mkr 559–718Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Västervik sjukhus160
- Take the bus from Västervik sjukhus to Linköping Centralstation185
- Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
8h 41m
Kalmar to Karlstad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalmar to Karlstad is to train which costs 550 kr - 750 kr and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kalmar to Karlstad is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs 700 kr - 1100 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalmar station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Kalmar, Järnvägstation and arriving at Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan via Norrköping Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Kalmar station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Kalmar, Järnvägstation and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Alvesta station and Hallsberg station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Kalmar and Karlstad is 522 km. The road distance is 430.9 km.
The best way to get from Kalmar to Karlstad without a car is to train via Alvesta which takes 6h 26m and costs 430 kr - 1500 kr.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Kalmar to Karlstad, including transfers.
Kalmar to Karlstad bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
Kalmar to Karlstad train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
The best way to get from Kalmar to Karlstad is to train via Alvesta which takes 6h 26m and costs 430 kr - 1500 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 600 kr - 1100 kr and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Kalmar, Sweden and Karlstad, Sweden?
You can take a train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Karlstad Centralstation via Alvesta station and Hallsberg station in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan via Norrköping and Norrköping Bus Station in around 8h.
- Phone
- +46 771-77 77 1
- bokningssupporten@oresundstag.se
- Website
- oresundstag.se
Train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Alvesta station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 190–230
- Website
- https://www.oresundstag.se/en
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- kundservice@sj.se
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Alvesta station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 80–300
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
Train from Alvesta station to Hallsberg station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 470–900
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 150–280
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
- Phone
- 0550-875 61
- info@tagakeriet.se
- Website
- tagakeriet.se
Train from Alvesta station to Hallsberg station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- kr 230–300
- Website
- Tågab
- 2nd Class
- kr 230–300
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 190–230
- Website
- Tågab
Train from Linköping Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 340–470
- Website
- Tågab
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 150–280
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en
- Phone
- +46 77 144 41 11
- Website
- vy.se
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 120–180
- Schedules at
- vy.se
- Phone
- +46 771 15 15 15
- info@tagkompaniet.se
- Website
- vy.se
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- vy.se
- Phone
- 073-074 89 81
- HittegodsK@krosa.tagkompaniet.se
- Website
- krosatagen.se
Train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Linköping Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 210–250
- Website
- https://www.krosatagen.se/english/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Norrköping
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 220–390
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- buss@vy.no
- Website
- vybuss.no
Bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Norrköping
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 230–310
- Website
- https://www.vybuss.com/
Bus from Norrköping Bus Station to Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 390–650
- Website
- https://www.vybuss.com/
- Phone
- +46 10 212 10 00
- Website
- kalmarlanstrafik.se
Bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Västervik sjukhus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Kalmar länstrafik
Bus from Västervik sjukhus to Linköping Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Kalmar länstrafik
Want to know more about travelling around Sweden
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Kalmar to Karlstad bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Norrköping station.
Kalmar to Karlstad train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Alvesta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalmar to Karlstad is 431 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Kalmar to Karlstad.
Book your Kalmar to Karlstad train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Kalmar to Karlstad bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 72+ hotels available in Karlstad.