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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linköping to Karlstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £41, while a coach costs an average of £51.
Distance: 162 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£41 Average Price Cheapest | £51 Average Price | £33 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Linköping to Karlstad, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Linköping to Karlstad:
A train is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Linköping to Karlstad costing on average £51.
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 2m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (2h 36m by train vs 2h 52m by car). Tickets start at around £41 compared to roughly £33 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Karlstad from Linköping by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Linköping to Karlstad is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Karlstad are Stockholm, Gothenburg, Örebro, Kristinehamn and Arvika. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Karlstad on Omio.
Stockholm is Sweden’s island capital, known for elegant waterfronts, royal history and modern Scandinavian design. Gamla stan, major museums and nearby green spaces give it a calm yet lively feel.
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.
Örebro is a central Swedish city known for its moated castle and relaxed riverside setting. A university presence, leafy parks and the historic Wadköping district give it an easy-going but lively character.
Kristinehamn is a lakeside town on Vänern in Värmland, best known for the large Picasso sculpture by the shore. It combines a calm small-town centre with harbour views and easy access to archipelago scenery.
Arvika is a lakeside town in Värmland known for arts and crafts and a relaxed everyday pace. Its small centre, creative heritage and setting by Glafsfjorden give it a practical, outdoorsy character.
Travel to Karlstad 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 Linköping to Karlstad.
This is compared to other travel options from Linköping to Karlstad:
A train is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Linköping to Karlstad costing on average £51.
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 2m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linköping and Karlstad as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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