There are 6 ways to get from Kalmar to Karlstad by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Alvesta
best- Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Alvesta stationtrain
- Take the train from Alvesta station to Hallsberg stationtrain 528 / ...
- Take the train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 629 / ...
6h 23mkr 717–1,225Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Linköping Centralstationbus 403 / ...
- Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 7024
7h 18mkr 873–1,378Drive 430.9 km
- Drive from Kalmar to Karlstadcar 430.9 km
5h 52mkr 750–1,083Fly, train
- Fly from Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane KLR - ARN
- Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
6h 13mkr 1,525–3,761Train
- Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Linköping Centralstationtrain 28812 / ...
- Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 7024
6h 43mBus
- Take the bus from Kalmar Centralstation to Norrköping Resecentrumbus 200 / ...
- Take the bus from Norrköping Bus Station to Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatanbus Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan - Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan
8h 5mkr 998–1,806
Kalmar to Karlstad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalmar to Karlstad is to train via Alvesta which costs 700 kr - 1300 kr and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kalmar to Karlstad is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs 750 kr - 1100 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalmar station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Kalmar Centralstation and arriving at Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan via Norrköping Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
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 23m.
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 23m and costs 700 kr - 1300 kr.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Kalmar to Karlstad, including transfers.
Kalmar to Karlstad bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Kalmar Centralstation.
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 23m and costs 700 kr - 1300 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1000 kr - 1900 kr and takes 8h 5m.
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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalmar Centralstation to Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan via Norrköping Bus Station in around 8h 5m.
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Kalmar Öland Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 900–3,100
- 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 2 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 210–400
- 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 190–310
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
Train from Alvesta station to Hallsberg station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 400–650
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 190–300
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 480–800
- 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 430–650
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 200–310
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
Train from Linköping Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 460–700
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 500–800
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- kundservice@sj.se
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 170–290
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 440–750
- 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 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 120–180
- Schedules at
- vy.se
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 270–380
- Schedules at
- vy.se
- Phone
- +46 771 15 15 15
- info@vy.se
- Website
- vy.se
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- vy.se
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- vy.se
- Phone
- +46 8 580 971 66
- kundservice@vrresa.se
- Website
- vrresa.se
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 440–650
- Website
- https://vrresa.se/en
- Phone
- +46 10 212 10 00
- Website
- kalmarlanstrafik.se
Train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Linköping Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.kalmarlanstrafik.se/
- Phone
- 073-074 89 81
- HittegodsK@krosa.tagkompaniet.se
- Website
- krosatagen.se
Bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Linköping Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 410–700
- Website
- https://www.krosatagen.se/english/
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- buss@vy.no
- Website
- vybuss.no
Bus from Kalmar Centralstation to Norrköping Resecentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 500–950
- 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 490–900
- Website
- https://www.vybuss.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Kalmar to Karlstad bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Norrköping Resecentrum 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 52m to drive from Kalmar to Karlstad.
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