How to get to Trollhättan from Karlstad

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Compare coach and train for Karlstad to Trollhättan

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Trollhättan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, while a coach costs an average of £41.

Distance: 140 km

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£20

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£41

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1h 55m

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5h 51m

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Compare ways to travel from Karlstad to Trollhättan

Compare the available ways to get from Karlstad to Trollhättan, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Karlstad to Trollhättan is a train with an average price of £20.

This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad to Trollhättan:

A train is £22 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Karlstad to Trollhättan costing on average £41.

The fastest way to travel from Karlstad to Trollhättan is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Trollhättan take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Karlstad and Trollhättan including taking a coach and train.

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from Karlstad to Trollhättan

How to get to Trollhättan from Karlstad by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Karlstad to Trollhättan is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SJ3979 SJ+Västtrafik710 Västtrafik
    22:326h40
    Karlstad tågstation
    5:12Trollhättan
    £131One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • SJ3979 SJ+Västtrafik710 Västtrafik
    22:326h40
    Karlstad tågstation
    5:12Trollhättan
    £131One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • SJ3963 SJ
    12:121h49
    Karlstad tågstation
    14:01Trollhättan station
    £161One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • SJ3967 SJ
    14:031h56
    Karlstad tågstation
    15:59Trollhättan station
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • SJ3963 SJ+Västtrafik21 Västtrafik
    12:122h05
    Karlstad tågstation
    14:17Trollhättan
    £201One-way
    1 change
  • SJ3963 SJ+Västtrafik63 Västtrafik
    12:122h13
    Karlstad tågstation
    14:25Trollhättan
    £201One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:207h45
    Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation
    20:05Uddevalla, Torp Terminalen
    £251One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    15:107h35
    Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation
    22:45Uddevalla, Torp Terminalen
    £291One-way
    1 change

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Best day trips from Trollhättan by train

The most popular day trips by train from Trollhättan are Gothenburg, Vanersborg, Uddevalla, Alingsås and Lidköping. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Trollhättan on Omio.

A view of Gothenburg

Day trip from Trollhättan to Gothenburg by train

Why visit Gothenburg for the day?

Gothenburg is Sweden’s second-largest city, known for its harbour, seafood and relaxed atmosphere. Canals, leafy boulevards and neighbourhoods such as Haga give it a maritime feel with a modern Scandinavian edge.

A view of Vanersborg

Day trip from Trollhättan to Vanersborg by train

Why visit Vanersborg for the day?

Vänersborg is a small city on Lake Vänern, known for its canals, waterside setting and administrative role in western Sweden. Travellers find a calm centre, access to nearby nature and a stronger local character than major urban attractions.

A view of Uddevalla

Day trip from Trollhättan to Uddevalla by train

Why visit Uddevalla for the day?

Uddevalla is a coastal city in western Sweden, known for its shipbuilding history and setting on Byfjorden. Its town centre feels practical and lived-in, with a maritime character shaped by the waterfront and nearby Bohuslän coast.

A view of Alingsås

Day trip from Trollhättan to Alingsås by train

Why visit Alingsås for the day?

Alingsås is known for its café culture, wooden town centre and lakeside setting in western Sweden. With 18th-century streets and a relaxed pace, it feels historic, local and closely tied to the Swedish tradition of fika.

A view of Lidköping

Day trip from Trollhättan to Lidköping by train

Why visit Lidköping for the day?

Lidköping is a small city on Lake Vänern, known for its porcelain heritage and waterside setting. Its low-rise centre and marina give it a calm, practical character, with Läckö Castle close by.

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FAQs: Karlstad to Trollhättan

Travel to Trollhättan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Karlstad to Trollhättan.

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There are 2 options to travel between Karlstad and Trollhättan including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlstad to Trollhättan is a train with an average price of £20.

This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad to Trollhättan:

A train is £22 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Karlstad to Trollhättan costing on average £41.

The fastest way to travel from Karlstad to Trollhättan is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Trollhättan take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 51m.

The Karlstad to Trollhättan distance is approximately 140 km.
The average frequency per day from Karlstad to Trollhättan is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlstad and Trollhättan as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlstad to Trollhättan:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation and arrive in Uddevalla, Torp Terminalen.
  • Trains mostly depart from Karlstad tågstation and arrive in Trollhättan station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlstad to Trollhättan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SJ, Tågab to go to Trollhättan by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BTbuss to go to Trollhättan by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Karlstad to Trollhättan:
  • 5 direct trains per day with SJ, Tågab.
Omio customers who travel from Karlstad to Trollhättan often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Oslo, Gothenburg, Copenhagen, Malmö. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Trollhättan and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Karlstad to Trollhättan, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Two to three days in Trollhättan are ideal for exploring its highlights, including the impressive Trollhättan Falls, Innovatum Science Centre, and the scenic Göta Canal.

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