The cheapest and fastest coaches from Karlstad to Mariestad
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Karlstad to Mariestad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlstad to Mariestad will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 2 buses that leave Karlstad for Mariestad every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 77 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4:153h39Karlstad7:54Mariestad£121One-way0 changes
15:192h35Karlstad17:54Mariestad£121One-way0 changes
15:192h35Karlstad17:54Mariestad£121One-way0 changes
4:153h39Karlstad7:54Mariestad£121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Karlstad to Mariestad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Mariestad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 77 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Karlstad to Mariestad bus times
The table below shows live departures for Karlstad to Mariestad coaches for today, Wednesday 6 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
652 SJ+ 593 Länstrafiken+ 163 SJ+ 504 Västtrafik | 6:40 Karlstad tågstation | 5h13 | 11:53 Mariestad station | 3 changes | |
652 SJ+ 593 Länstrafiken+ 165 SJ+ 504 Västtrafik | 6:40 Karlstad tågstation | 6h13 | 12:53 Mariestad station | 3 changes | |
652 SJ+ 593 Länstrafiken+ 169 SJ+ 504 Västtrafik | 6:40 Karlstad tågstation | 7h43 | 14:23 Mariestad station | 3 changes | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken+ 8213 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 3461 Västtrafik | 9:15 Karlstad busstation | 6h08 | 15:23 Mariestad station | 4 changes | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken+ 8213 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 169 SJ | 9:15 Karlstad busstation | 5h08 | 14:23 Mariestad station | 4 changes | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken+ 8213 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 3335 Västtrafik | 9:15 Karlstad busstation | 9h05 | 18:20 Mariestad station | 3 changes | |
10 Värmlandstrafik · S Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken | 9:31 Karlstad | 4h52 | 14:23 Mariestad station | 5 changes | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken+ 169 SJ+ 3335 Västtrafik | 10:15 Karlstad busstation | 8h05 | 18:20 Mariestad station | 3 changes | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken+ 169 SJ+ 504 Västtrafik | 10:15 Karlstad busstation | 4h08 | 14:23 Mariestad station | 3 changes | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken+ 169 SJ+ 3335 Västtrafik | 10:15 Karlstad busstation | 8h05 | 18:20 Mariestad station | 3 changes | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken+ 169 SJ+ 3461 Västtrafik | 10:15 Karlstad busstation | 5h08 | 15:23 Mariestad station | 4 changes | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 593 Länstrafiken+ 3359 Västtrafik | 11:15 Karlstad busstation | 10h01 | 21:16 Mariestad station | 2 changes | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 593 Länstrafiken+ 175 SJ+ 504 Västtrafik | 11:15 Karlstad busstation | 5h48 | 17:03 Mariestad station | 3 changes | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 593 Länstrafiken+ 3335 Västtrafik | 11:15 Karlstad busstation | 7h05 | 18:20 Mariestad station | 2 changes | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 593 Länstrafiken+ 3461 Västtrafik · 504 Västtrafik | 11:15 Karlstad busstation | 4h08 | 15:23 Mariestad station | 3 changes | |
10 Värmlandstrafik+ 3963 SJ+ 600 Västtrafik · 106 Västtrafik | 11:31 Karlstad | 5h18 | 16:49 Mariestad station | 4 changes | |
3963 SJ+ 600 Västtrafik · 106 Västtrafik · 506 Västtrafik | 12:12 Karlstad tågstation | 4h37 | 16:49 Mariestad station | 3 changes | |
634 X 2000+ 593 Länstrafiken+ 179 SJ+ 504 Västtrafik | 13:08 Karlstad tågstation | 5h52 | 19:00 Mariestad station | 3 changes | |
634 X 2000+ 593 Länstrafiken+ 177 SJ+ 504 Västtrafik | 13:08 Karlstad tågstation | 4h55 | 18:03 Mariestad station | 3 changes | |
634 X 2000+ 593 Länstrafiken+ 175 SJ+ 504 Västtrafik | 13:08 Karlstad tågstation | 3h55 | 17:03 Mariestad station | 3 changes | |
638 SJ 3000+ 593 Länstrafiken+ 177 SJ+ 504 Västtrafik | 14:30 Karlstad tågstation | 3h33 | 18:03 Mariestad station | 3 changes | |
10 Värmlandstrafik · S Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik · 505 Värmlandstrafik | 14:32 Karlstad | 3h22 | 17:54 Mariestad station | 4 changes | |
500 Värmlandstrafik · 503 Värmlandstrafik+ 593 Länstrafiken+ 179 SJ | 15:10 Karlstad busstation | 3h50 | 19:00 Mariestad station | 4 changes | |
500 Värmlandstrafik · 503 Värmlandstrafik+ 593 Länstrafiken+ 3359 Västtrafik | 15:10 Karlstad busstation | 6h06 | 21:16 Mariestad station | 3 changes | |
500 Värmlandstrafik · 505 Värmlandstrafik+ 502 Västtrafik | 15:10 Karlstad busstation | 2h44 | 17:54 Mariestad station | 2 changes | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken+ 8223 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 3359 Västtrafik | 15:10 Karlstad busstation | 6h06 | 21:16 Mariestad station | 3 changes | |
10 Värmlandstrafik+ 672 SJ+ 505 Värmlandstrafik+ 502 Västtrafik | 15:33 Karlstad | 3h21 | 18:54 Mariestad station | 3 changes | |
10 Värmlandstrafik · 8924 Värmlandstrafik · 505 Värmlandstrafik+ 502 Västtrafik | 15:33 Karlstad | 3h21 | 18:54 Mariestad station | 3 changes | |
10 Värmlandstrafik · 11 Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik · 505 Värmlandstrafik | 16:13 Karlstad | 3h41 | 19:54 Mariestad station | 4 changes | |
10 Värmlandstrafik · S Värmlandstrafik · 8928 Värmlandstrafik · 505 Värmlandstrafik | 16:13 Karlstad | 3h41 | 19:54 Mariestad station | 4 changes | |
8924 Värmlandstrafik · 505 Värmlandstrafik+ 502 Västtrafik | 16:19 Karlstad tågstation | 2h35 | 18:54 Mariestad station | 2 changes | |
674 SJ+ 505 Värmlandstrafik+ 502 Västtrafik | 17:25 Karlstad tågstation | 2h29 | 19:54 Mariestad station | 2 changes | |
3975 SJ+ 600 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik | 18:06 Karlstad tågstation | 5h54 | 0:00 Mariestad station | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Karlstad to Mariestad
Buses from Karlstad to Mariestad run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:55, the last at 23:31. The fastest coach covers the 77 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 77 km |
Average bus duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 41m |
First bus 4:55 |
Last bus 23:31 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Vy Bus4You, BT Buss from Karlstad to MariestadYou can travel by bus between Karlstad to Mariestad with Vy Bus4You, BT Buss for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Karlstad to Mariestad coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlstad to Mariestad by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mariestad, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Vy Bus4You
- Vy Bus4You strives for all to travel comfortably, safely and independently, adapting digital services, vehicles, and ticket solutions in accordance with the new accessibility directive (European Accessibility Act) which takes effect in June 2025.
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- Tickets with cancellation insurance can be canceled up to one hour before departure for a full refund, excluding the cancellation insurance premium.
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- One checked bag and one hand luggage with a total maximum weight of 25kg is included for Swedish services, while Norwegian services allow two checked bags and one hand luggage with maximum dimensions of 175 cm (height + length + depth) and 23 kg per item.
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- Additional luggage can be another bag up to 25 kg, and special luggage like a golf bag, skis, or an instrument can weigh a maximum of 20 kg.
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- Smaller pets are allowed in cages no bigger than a normal seat (max 50x40x40 cm) and require a child's ticket for Swedish routes, while guide dogs are free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Karlstad and Mariestad
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Fast Food (in the station)
- Coffee Shop Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4 Train: Värmlandstrafik
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