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Arlanda Flygsamlingar
An aviation museum at Arlanda with historic aircraft, engines and stories of Swedish civil and military flying.
Cheapest price on 27 Oct
£25
Average ticket price on 27 Oct
£34
Fastest journey on 27 Oct
4 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 27 Oct
4 h 16 m
Buses on 27 Oct
24
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
On Tue 27 Oct, we found 24 buses from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda, including 17 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 252 km distance in an average of 4 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 20 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.
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850Buses from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:04, the last at 23:46. The fastest coach covers the 252 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 252 km |
Average bus duration 4h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 0:04 |
Last bus 23:46 |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda.
The table below shows live departures for Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda coaches for today, Monday 26 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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850 | 6:50 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 4h25 | 11:15 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
850 | 7:20 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 4h15 | 11:35 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
850 | 7:45 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 4h20 | 12:05 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
850 | 9:00 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 4h20 | 13:20 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 5h40 | 14:55 Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 5h45 | 15:00 Stockholm, Arlanda | 1 change | |
773 UL+ 8912 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken Örebro · 314 Länstrafiken Örebro | 10:07 Karlstad tågstation | 9h37 | 19:44 Arlanda Central station | 8 changes | |
551 VL · 515 VL+ 773 UL · 801 UL | 10:07 Karlstad tågstation | 9h38 | 19:45 Stockholm-Arlanda | 8 changes | |
850 | 10:35 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 4h35 | 15:10 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 5h53 | 17:03 Stockholm, Arlanda | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 5h50 | 17:00 Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
850 | 13:00 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 4h25 | 17:25 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
551 VL · 515 VL+ 874 UL · 804 UL | 14:12 Karlstad tågstation | 9h32 | 23:44 Arlanda Central station | 9 changes | |
850 | 14:55 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 4h25 | 19:20 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:05 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 5h55 | 21:00 Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:05 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 5h58 | 21:03 Stockholm, Arlanda | 1 change | |
850 | 15:50 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 4h35 | 20:25 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:10 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 5h50 | 22:00 Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:10 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 5h53 | 22:03 Stockholm, Arlanda | 1 change | |
850 | 17:45 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 4h25 | 22:10 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
850 | 18:30 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 4h35 | 23:05 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
850 | 23:40 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 4h35 | 4:15 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 27 October | |||||
850 | 1:05 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 4h35 | 5:40 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
850 | 2:00 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 4h35 | 6:35 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
850 | 3:05 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 4h15 | 7:20 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
850 | 4:00 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 4h25 | 8:25 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
850 | 5:00 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 4h15 | 9:15 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
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Most Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda buses use the Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation to Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 station pair. Use this guide to compare Karlstad and Stockholm-Arlanda bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Fast Food (in the station), Coffee Shop Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for easy access.
Ticket office support is available at Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation.
Available at Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation: Elevators, ramps.
Karlstad, Centralstationen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several cafes and fast food options nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Karlstad, Centralstationen. ATMs are available at Karlstad, Centralstationen.
Ticket office support is available at Karlstad, Centralstationen.
Available at Karlstad, Centralstationen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlstad, Centralstationen: Station is wheelchair accessible.
Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available inside the terminal.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5.
Available at Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5: Wheelchair accessible facilities available.
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