4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Strömstad to Karlstad
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
4 h 18 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Strömstad to Karlstad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Strömstad to Karlstad will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
To travel from Strömstad to Karlstad you need to make at least 2 changes.
38 Västtrafik · 13763 Västtrafik · 13216 Västtrafik+
901 Värmlandstrafik14:215h40Strömstad tågstation20:01Karlstad£121One-way5 changes- 38 Västtrafik · 13779 Västtrafik · 13268 Västtrafik+10 Värmlandstrafik18:1212h18Strömstad tågstation6:30Karlstad£121One-way5 changes
- 38 Västtrafik · 13779 Västtrafik · 13268 Västtrafik+800 Värmlandstrafik18:1211h37Strömstad tågstation5:49Karlstad busstation£121One-way3 changes
- 871 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik+
3976 SJ17:204h18Strömstad tågstation21:38Karlstad tågstation£161One-way2 changes - 871 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik+3968 SJ+10 Värmlandstrafik13:205h11Strömstad tågstation18:31Karlstad£231One-way3 changes
- 871 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik+3976 SJ17:204h18Strömstad tågstation21:38Karlstad tågstation£161One-way2 changes
- 871 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik+3972 SJ15:204h20Strömstad tågstation19:40Karlstad tågstation£241One-way2 changes
- 871 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik+3956 SJ7:204h23Strömstad tågstation11:43Karlstad tågstation£241One-way2 changes
- 871 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik+3972 SJ+10 Värmlandstrafik15:205h11Strömstad tågstation20:31Karlstad£261One-way3 changes
- 871 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik+3968 SJ+10 Värmlandstrafik13:205h11Strömstad tågstation18:31Karlstad£231One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Strömstad to Karlstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strömstad to Karlstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 142 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Strömstad to Karlstad bus times
The table below shows live departures for Strömstad to Karlstad coaches for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 871 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik+3976 SJ | 17:20 Strömstad tågstation | 4h18 | 21:38 Karlstad tågstation | 2 changes | |
| 38 Västtrafik · 13779 Västtrafik · 13268 Västtrafik+800 Värmlandstrafik | 18:12 Strömstad tågstation | 11h37 | 5:49 Karlstad busstation | 3 changes | |
| 38 Västtrafik · 13779 Västtrafik · 13268 Västtrafik+900 Värmlandstrafik | 18:12 Strömstad tågstation | 12h18 | 6:30 Karlstad | 5 changes | |
 FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:02 Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 7h13 | 2:15 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 1 change | |
| 871 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik+3950 SJ+10 Värmlandstrafik | 21:00 Strömstad tågstation | 11h31 | 8:31 Karlstad | 3 changes | |
| 871 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik+3950 SJ | 21:00 Strömstad tågstation | 10h41 | 7:41 Karlstad tågstation | 2 changes | |
| Thursday 16 July | |||||
| 870 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik+3952 SJ | 4:30 Strömstad tågstation | 5h15 | 9:45 Karlstad tågstation | 2 changes | |
| 870 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik+3952 SJ+10 Värmlandstrafik | 4:30 Strömstad tågstation | 6h01 | 10:31 Karlstad | 3 changes | |
| 871 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik+3956 SJ | 7:20 Strömstad tågstation | 4h23 | 11:43 Karlstad tågstation | 2 changes | |
| 871 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik+3956 SJ+10 Värmlandstrafik | 7:20 Strömstad tågstation | 5h11 | 12:31 Karlstad | 3 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:57 Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 5h33 | 14:30 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 1 change | |
| 871 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik+3960 SJ+10 Värmlandstrafik | 9:20 Strömstad tågstation | 5h12 | 14:32 Karlstad | 3 changes | |
| 871 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik+3964 SJ+10 Värmlandstrafik | 11:20 Strömstad tågstation | 5h13 | 16:33 Karlstad | 3 changes | |
| 871 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik+3968 SJ+10 Värmlandstrafik | 13:20 Strömstad tågstation | 5h11 | 18:31 Karlstad | 3 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:57 Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 6h33 | 20:30 Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 1 change | |
| 38 Västtrafik · 13763 Västtrafik · 13216 Västtrafik+800 Värmlandstrafik | 14:21 Strömstad tågstation | 5h40 | 20:01 Karlstad | 5 changes | |
| 871 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik+3972 SJ | 15:20 Strömstad tågstation | 4h20 | 19:40 Karlstad tågstation | 2 changes | |
| 871 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik+3972 SJ+10 Värmlandstrafik | 15:20 Strömstad tågstation | 5h11 | 20:31 Karlstad | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Strömstad to Karlstad
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Buses from Strömstad to Karlstad run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 02:15, the last at 19:27. The fastest coach covers the 142 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 142 km |
Average bus duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 2:15 |
Last bus 19:27 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 14 days |
FAQs: Strömstad to Karlstad coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Strömstad to Karlstad 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 Karlstad, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Strömstad and Karlstad
Most Strömstad to Karlstad buses use the Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet to Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation station pair, with some services arriving at Karlstad, Centralstationen. Use this guide to compare Strömstad and Karlstad bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet from Strömstad city centre
Which Karlstad station do buses from Strömstad arrive at?
Getting to Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation from Karlstad city centre
Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation 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 and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Fast Food (in the station), Coffee Shop Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for easy access.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Karlstad, Centralstationen from Karlstad city centre
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