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

The cheapest way to get from Karlstad to Stavern is to train via Lillestrøm which costs kr 500 - kr 750 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlstad to Stavern is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs kr 700 - kr 1100.

How far is it from Karlstad to Stavern?

The distance between Karlstad and Stavern is 378 km. The road distance is 337.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlstad to Stavern without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs kr 490 - kr 1000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Karlstad to Stavern, including transfers.

Train or bus from Karlstad to Stavern?

The best way to get from Karlstad to Stavern is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs kr 490 - kr 1000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 500 - kr 1000 and takes 7h 13m.

Can I drive from Karlstad to Stavern?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlstad to Stavern is 338 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Karlstad to Stavern.

Where can I stay near Stavern?

There are 132+ hotels available in Stavern.

Karlstad to Stavern - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Karlstad to Stavern by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo Strain SJ Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Larvik stasjontrain Re11 / ...
5h 59m
kr 498–954
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo bussterminalbus 850 / ...
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus Vy190
7h 13m
kr 532–1,003
Drive 337.8 km
1. Drive from Karlstad to Staverncar 337.8 km
4h 22m
kr 731–1,055
Train via Karlstad Centralstation
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo Strain 70
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Larvik stasjontrain Re11 / ...
6h 9m
kr 498–954
Train via Lillestrøm
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Lillestrømtrain Vy Tåg
2. Take the train from Lillestrøm stasjon to Sandefjord stasjontrain Re11
7h 2m
kr 504–717

Karlstad to Stavern by train and bus

36Weekly Services

5h 59mAverage Duration

kr 498Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Karlstad to Stavern.

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Distance: 378.1 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Karlstad, Sweden and Stavern, Norway?

You can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Pumpeparken via Oslo S, Larvik stasjon, and Larvik stasjon in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Pumpeparken via Oslo bussterminal, Skjelsvik knutepunkt, Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka, Porsgrunn stasjon, Larvik stasjon, and Larvik stasjon in around 7h 13m.

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