There are 7 ways to get from Malmö to Karlstad by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 5 h 58 min
$52 - $118
6 alternative options
Train via Helsingborg C • 7 h 6 min
$68 - $124
Bus • 7 h 33 min
$53 - $79
Drive • 5 h 55 min
$70 - $110
Fly Malmo to Karlstad • 4 h 47 min
$122 - $427
Fly Copenhagen to Gothenburg, train • 6 h 20 min
$102 - $273
Fly Malmo to Orebro, train • 5 h 19 min
$248 - $836
What companies run services between Malmö, Sweden and Karlstad, Sweden?
You can take a train from Malmö to Karlstad via Göteborg Central in around 5 h 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malmö to Karlstad via Jönköping and Jönköping Centralstation in around 7 h 33 min.

- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Malmo to Karlstad via Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 12 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $440
Flights from Copenhagen to Gothenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $270

- Website
- nextjet.se
Flights from Malmo to Karlstad via Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 15 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $75 - $370

- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Malmo to Orebro
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $190 - $750

- Website
- sj.se
Train from Malmö Central to Göteborg Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $70
- Website
- www.sj.se
- 2nd Class Non-Rebookable
- $30 - $45
- 1st Class Non-Rebookable
- $50 - $70
- 2nd Class Refundable
- $50 - $70
- 1st Class Refundable
- $70 - $100
Train from Göteborg Central to Karlstad Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21 - $50
- Website
- www.sj.se
- 2nd Class Non-Rebookable
- $21 - $29
- 1st Class Non-Rebookable
- $35 - $50
- 2nd Class Refundable
- $35 - $50
- 1st Class Refundable
- $50 - $75
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11 - $26
- Website
- www.sj.se
- 2nd Class Non-Rebookable
- $11 - $15
- 1st Class Non-Rebookable
- $19 - $25
- 2nd Class Refundable
- $19 - $26
- 1st Class Refundable
- $27 - $40

- Phone
- 70 13 14 15
- Website
- dsb.dk
Train from Malmö C to Helsingborg C
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13 - $20
- Website
- dsb.dk
Train from Helsingborg C to Göteborg C
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28 - $45
- Website
- dsb.dk

- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Malmö to Jönköping
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17 - $29
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk

- Phone
- +46 771 218 218
- kundtjanst@swebusexpress.se
- Website
- swebus.se
Bus from Malmö Norra Vallgatan to Jönköping Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 5 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Schedules at
- Swebus
- Website
- resrobot.se
Bus from Jönköping Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 8 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Schedules at
- resrobot.se
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Malmö to Karlstad?
The distance between Malmö and Karlstad is 421 km. The road distance is 517 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Malmö to Karlstad?
The cheapest way to get from Malmö to Karlstad is to bus which costs 440 kr - 700 kr and takes 7 h 33 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Malmö to Karlstad?
The quickest way to get from Malmö to Karlstad is to fly which takes 4 h 47 min and costs 1000 kr - 3600 kr.
Is there a direct train between Malmö and Karlstad?
No, there is no direct train from Malmö to Karlstad. However, there are services departing from Malmö Central and arriving at Karlstad Central via Göteborg Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 h 58 min.
Is there a direct bus between Malmö and Karlstad?
No, there is no direct bus from Malmö to Karlstad. However, there are services departing from Malmö and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Jönköping Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7 h 33 min.
How long does it take to get from Malmö to Karlstad?
It takes approximately 5 h 58 min to get from Malmö to Karlstad, including transfers.