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 415–749Bus
- 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 28mDrive 318.5 km
- Drive from Varberg to Karlstadcar 318.5 km
4h 4mkr 600–866Train, 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 668–1,248
Varberg to Karlstad by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varberg to Karlstad is to train which costs 410 kr - 750 kr and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Varberg to Karlstad is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs 600 kr - 900 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 28m.
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 318.5 km.
The best way to get from Varberg to Karlstad without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs 410 kr - 750 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 410 kr - 750 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 28m.
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 28m.
- Phone
- +46 771-77 77 1
- bokningssupporten@oresundstag.se
- Website
- Öresundståg
Train from Varberg station to Göteborg Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 120–200
- Website
- Öresundståg
- Phone
- +46 771-77 77 1
- bokningssupporten@oresundstag.se
- Website
- Öresundståg
Bus from Varberg station to Göteborg Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Öresundståg
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Booking & Getting There
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 319 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Varberg to Karlstad.
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