There are 4 ways to get from Varberg to Karlstad by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Varberg station to Göteborg Centralstationtrain 1098 / ...
- Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 3956 / ...
4h 8mkr 476–877Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Varberg station to Göteborg Centralstationbus
- Take the bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Säffle tågstationbus 41
- Take the bus from Säffle tågstation to Karlstad busstationbus 800
7h 29mkr 466–1,081Drive 318.4 km
- Drive from Varberg to Karlstadcar 318.4 km
4h 3mkr 577–833Train, bus
- Take the train from Varberg station to Skövde Centralstationtrain 2094
- Take the bus from Skövde Central Bus Station to Karlstad Centralstationbus Nässjö Central Station - Karlstad Centralstation / ...
5h 44mkr 629–1,407
Varberg to Karlstad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varberg to Karlstad is to bus which costs 460 kr - 1100 kr and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Varberg to Karlstad is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs 550 kr - 850 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Varberg station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Varberg station and arriving at Karlstad busstation via Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal and Säffle tågstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Varberg station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Varberg station and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Göteborg Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Varberg and Karlstad is 320 km. The road distance is 318.4 km.
The best way to get from Varberg to Karlstad without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs 470 kr - 900 kr.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Varberg to Karlstad, including transfers.
Varberg to Karlstad bus services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Varberg station.
Varberg to Karlstad train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Varberg station.
The best way to get from Varberg to Karlstad is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs 470 kr - 900 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 460 kr - 1100 kr and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Varberg, Halland County, Sweden and Karlstad, Sweden?
You can take a train from Varberg station to Karlstad Centralstation via Göteborg Centralstation in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varberg station to Karlstad busstation via Göteborg Centralstation, Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal, and Säffle tågstation in around 7h 29m.
- Phone
- +46 771-77 77 1
- bokningssupporten@oresundstag.se
- Website
- oresundstag.se
Train from Varberg station to Göteborg Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 120–230
- Website
- https://www.oresundstag.se/en
- Phone
- +46 77 141 43 00
- Website
- vasttrafik.se
Train from Varberg station to Göteborg Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 85–190
- Website
- https://www.vasttrafik.se/en/
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- kundservice@sj.se
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 430–650
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
- Phone
- 0550-875 61
- info@tagakeriet.se
- Website
- tagakeriet.se
Train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 390–600
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
- Phone
- +46 8 580 971 66
- kundservice@vrresa.se
- Website
- vrresa.se
Train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 400–600
- Website
- https://vrresa.se/en
Train from Varberg station to Skövde Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 300–460
- Website
- https://vrresa.se/en
- Phone
- +46 771-77 77 1
- bokningssupporten@oresundstag.se
- Website
- oresundstag.se
Bus from Varberg station to Göteborg Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 130–320
- Website
- https://www.oresundstag.se/en
- Phone
- +46 77 141 43 00
- Website
- vasttrafik.se
Bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Säffle tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 230–600
- Website
- https://www.vasttrafik.se/en/
- Phone
- 0771 – 32 32 00
- Website
- varmlandstrafik.se
Bus from Säffle tågstation to Karlstad busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 100–170
- Website
- https://www.varmlandstrafik.se/
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- buss@vy.no
- Website
- vybuss.no
Bus from Skövde Central Bus Station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 320–600
- Website
- https://www.vybuss.com/
- Phone
- 0550-66 15 70
- Website
- bergslagstaget.se
Bus from Skövde Central Bus Station to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 951
- Website
- http://www.bergslagstaget.se/
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More Questions & Answers
Varberg to Karlstad bus services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Göteborg Centralstation.
Varberg to Karlstad train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Göteborg Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Varberg to Karlstad is 318 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Varberg to Karlstad.
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