What is the cheapest way to get from Karlstad to Helsingborg?

The cheapest way to get from Karlstad to Helsingborg is to drive which costs 800 kr - 1200 kr and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlstad to Helsingborg?

The fastest way to get from Karlstad to Helsingborg is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs 700 kr - 1400 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Karlstad and Helsingborg?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlstad station to Helsingborg station. However, there are services departing from Karlstad busstation and arriving at Helsingborg Centralstation via Karlskoga Bus Station and Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminalen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Karlstad and Helsingborg?

No, there is no direct train from Karlstad station to Helsingborg station. However, there are services departing from Karlstad Centralstation and arriving at Helsingborg Centralstation via Göteborg Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Karlstad to Helsingborg?

The distance between Karlstad and Helsingborg is 473 km. The road distance is 459.3 km.

How do I travel from Karlstad to Helsingborg without a car?

The best way to get from Karlstad to Helsingborg without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs 700 kr - 1400 kr.

How long does it take to get from Karlstad to Helsingborg?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Karlstad to Helsingborg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlstad to Helsingborg bus from?

Karlstad to Helsingborg bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Karlstad busstation.

Where do I catch the Karlstad to Helsingborg train from?

Karlstad to Helsingborg train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Karlstad Centralstation.

Train or bus from Karlstad to Helsingborg?

The best way to get from Karlstad to Helsingborg is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs 700 kr - 1400 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 750 kr - 2100 kr and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Karlstad to Helsingborg bus arrive?

Karlstad to Helsingborg bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Karlskoga busstation.

Where does the Karlstad to Helsingborg train arrive?

Karlstad to Helsingborg train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Göteborg Centralstation.

Can I drive from Karlstad to Helsingborg?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlstad to Helsingborg is 459 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Karlstad to Helsingborg.

How do I get a train ticket from Karlstad to Helsingborg?

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Where can I stay near Helsingborg?

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Karlstad to Helsingborg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Karlstad to Helsingborg by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstationtrain 3955 / ...
2. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain 1135 / ...
5h 5m
kr 701–1,369
Train via Trollhättan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Trollhättan Centralstationtrain 3955 / ...
2. Take the train from Trollhättan Centralstation to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain Re20
5h 27m
kr 590–1,441
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlstad busstation to Karlskoga busstationbus 850 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlskoga Bus Station to Gothenburg Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminalen to Helsingborg Centralstationbus 600 / ...
7h 39m
kr 763–2,046
Drive 459.3 km
1. Drive from Karlstad to Helsingborgcar 459.3 km
5h 24m
kr 800–1,156
Train to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
2. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane GOT - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
6h 36m
kr 1,196–3,239
Train to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, fly to Ängelholm–Helsingborg Airport
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain
2. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Ängelholm–Helsingborg Airport (AGH)plane ARN - AGH
6h 20m
kr 1,610–4,000
Train to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Lillestrømtrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane OSL - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
8h 11m
kr 1,320–2,958

Karlstad to Helsingborg by train

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Distance: 472.9 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Karlstad, Sweden and Helsingborg, Sweden?

You can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Helsingborg Centralstation via Göteborg Centralstation in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlstad busstation to Helsingborg Centralstation via Karlskoga Bus Station and Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminalen in around 7h 39m.

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