There are 5 ways to get from Motala to Karlstad by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Motala, Centralstation to Kristinehamn stationtrain Tågab
- Take the train from Kristinehamn station to Karlstad Centralstationtrain SJ Intercity / ...
2h 21mkr 212–483Train via Hallsberg
cheapest- Take the train from Motala, Centralstation to Hallsberg stationtrain 8170 / ...
- Take the train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstationtrain SJ Intercity / ...
2h 39mkr 207–501Bus
- Take the bus from Motala, Centralstation to Örebro Centralstationbus 68174 / ...
- Take the bus from Örebro Resecentrum to Karlstad busstationbus 850 / ...
3h 25mDrive 168.1 km
- Drive from Motala to Karlstadcar 168.1 km
2h 25mkr 285–411Train, bus
- Take the train from Motala, Centralstation to Kristinehamn stationtrain Tågab
- Take the bus from Kristinehamn station to Karlstad Karolinenbus 500
2h 58mkr 252–343
Motala to Karlstad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Motala to Karlstad is to train which costs 210 kr - 490 kr and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Motala to Karlstad is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs 210 kr - 490 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Motala station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Motala, Centralstation and arriving at Karlstad busstation via Örebro Resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Motala station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Motala, Centralstation and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Kristinehamn station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Motala and Karlstad is 193 km. The road distance is 168.1 km.
The best way to get from Motala to Karlstad without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs 210 kr - 490 kr.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Motala to Karlstad, including transfers.
Motala to Karlstad bus services, operated by Tåg i Bergslagen, depart from Motala, Centralstation.
Motala to Karlstad train services, operated by Tågab, depart from Motala, Centralstation.
The best way to get from Motala to Karlstad is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs 210 kr - 490 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Motala, Sweden and Karlstad, Sweden?
You can take a train from Motala, Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation via Kristinehamn station in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Motala, Centralstation to Karlstad busstation via Örebro Centralstation and Örebro Resecentrum in around 3h 25m.
- Phone
- 0550-875 61
- info@tagakeriet.se
- Website
- tagakeriet.se
Train from Motala, Centralstation to Kristinehamn station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 150–200
- Website
- Tågab
- 2nd Class
- kr 150–200
Train from Kristinehamn station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 65–90
- Website
- Tågab
- 2nd Class
- kr 65–90
Train from Motala, Centralstation to Hallsberg station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 85–120
- Website
- Tågab
- 2nd Class
- kr 85–120
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 130–170
- Website
- Tågab
- 2nd Class
- kr 130–170
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- kundservice@sj.se
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Kristinehamn station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 65–290
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
- 1st Class Ticket
- kr 210–290
- 2nd Class Ticket
- kr 65–95
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 150–390
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
- 1st Class Ticket
- kr 270–390
- 2nd Class Ticket
- kr 150–210
- Phone
- 0771 – 32 32 00
- Website
- varmlandstrafik.se
Train from Kristinehamn station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 95–140
- Website
- Värmlandstrafik
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Kristinehamn station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en
- Phone
- +46 771 15 15 15
- info@tagkompaniet.se
- Website
- vy.se
Train from Kristinehamn station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- vy.se
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- vy.se
- Phone
- +46 77 144 41 11
- Website
- vy.se
Train from Kristinehamn station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 60–90
- Schedules at
- vy.se
Train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 120–180
- Schedules at
- vy.se
- Phone
- 021 48 18 400
- info@tagibergslagen.se
- Website
- tagibergslagen.se
Train from Motala, Centralstation to Hallsberg station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- tagibergslagen.se
- Phone
- 021 48 18 400
- info@tagibergslagen.se
- Website
- tagibergslagen.se
Bus from Motala, Centralstation to Örebro Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- tagibergslagen.se
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- buss@vy.no
- Website
- vybuss.no
Bus from Örebro Resecentrum to Karlstad busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 160–240
- Website
- https://www.vybuss.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Örebro Resecentrum to Karlstad busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 75–130
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0771 – 32 32 00
- Website
- varmlandstrafik.se
Bus from Kristinehamn station to Karlstad Karolinen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 100–150
- Website
- Värmlandstrafik
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More Questions & Answers
Motala to Karlstad bus services, operated by Tåg i Bergslagen, arrive at Örebro Centralstation.
Motala to Karlstad train services, operated by Tågab, arrive at Kristinehamn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Motala to Karlstad is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Motala to Karlstad.
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