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

The cheapest way to get from Karlstad to Linköping is to train which costs 260 kr - 330 kr and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlstad to Linköping is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs 260 kr - 330 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Karlstad and Linköping?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlstad station to Linköping. However, there are services departing from Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan and arriving at Linköping fjärrbussterminal via Norrköping Resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Karlstad and Linköping?

No, there is no direct train from Karlstad station to Linköping station. However, there are services departing from Karlstad Centralstation and arriving at Linköping Centralstation via Motala, Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Karlstad to Linköping?

The distance between Karlstad and Linköping is 251 km. The road distance is 210.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlstad to Linköping without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs 260 kr - 330 kr.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Karlstad to Linköping, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlstad to Linköping bus from?

Karlstad to Linköping bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan.

Where do I catch the Karlstad to Linköping train from?

Karlstad to Linköping train services, operated by Tågab, depart from Karlstad Centralstation.

Train or bus from Karlstad to Linköping?

The best way to get from Karlstad to Linköping is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs 260 kr - 330 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 400 kr - 650 kr and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Karlstad to Linköping bus arrive?

Karlstad to Linköping bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Norrköping Bus Station.

Where does the Karlstad to Linköping train arrive?

Karlstad to Linköping train services, operated by Tågab, arrive at Motala, Centralstation.

Can I drive from Karlstad to Linköping?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlstad to Linköping is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Karlstad to Linköping.

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

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Where can I stay near Linköping?

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Karlstad to Linköping - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Karlstad to Linköping by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Motala, CentralstationTågab
2. Take the train from Motala, Centralstation to Linköping CentralstationÖstgötapendeln
2h 57m
kr 266–325
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan to Norrköping Bus StationStockholm Main Station Terminalslingan - Oslo Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Norrköping Resecentrum to Linköping fjärrbussterminal400 / ...
3h 26m
kr 401–649
Drive 210.3 km
1. Drive from Karlstad to Linköping210.3 km
2h 59m
kr 369–533

Karlstad to Linköping by train

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2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.3 km
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Linköping Centralstation via Motala, Centralstation in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan to Linköping fjärrbussterminal via Norrköping Resecentrum in around 3h 26m.

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