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Vänersborg, Sweden → Karlstad, Sweden

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Two ways to Travel from Vänersborg to Karlstad

Composite routes from Vänersborg to Karlstad

Cheapest
2 h 7 min
Car
159 km.
from $8
Other
2 h 7 min
Rideshare
159 km.
from $6.05

Transport providers

Train operators

Swedish Railways (SJ)

Phone:
+46 77 175 75 75
Email:
Website:
sj.se/en/
Train from Öxnered station to Karlstad
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.66–$48.41

Tågab

Phone:
0550-875 61
Email:
Website:
tagakeriet.se/
Train from Öxnered station to Karlstad
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$17.83–$24.20

Vasttrafik

Phone:
+46 77 141 43 00
Email:
Website:
vasttrafik.se/
Bus from Vänersborg Centralstation to Mellerud
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.95–$8.28
Bus from Mellerud Österrådaplan to Åmål
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
3 times a day

Bus operators

Värmlandstrafik

Phone:
0771 – 32 32 00
Website:
varmlandstrafik.se/
Bus from Åmål station to Karlstad
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.02

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Vänersborg to Karlstad?

The cheapest way to get from Vänersborg to Karlstad is to bus which costs $19.57 - $31.52 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vänersborg to Karlstad?

The fastest way to get from Vänersborg to Karlstad is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $29.35 - $42.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Vänersborg and Karlstad?

No, there is no direct bus from Vänersborg station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Vänersborg Centralstation and arriving at Karlstad Busstationen via Mellerud Österrådaplan and Åmål station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Vänersborg and Karlstad?

No, there is no direct train from Vänersborg station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Vänersborg Centralstation and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Öxnered station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Vänersborg to Karlstad?

The distance between Vänersborg and Karlstad is 170 km. The road distance is 159.4 km.

How do I travel from Vänersborg to Karlstad without a car?

The best way to get from Vänersborg to Karlstad without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $18.48 - $46.74 .

How long does it take to get from Vänersborg to Karlstad?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Vänersborg to Karlstad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vänersborg to Karlstad bus from?

Vänersborg to Karlstad bus services, operated by Vasttrafik, depart from Vänersborg Centralstation.

Where do I catch the Vänersborg to Karlstad train from?

Vänersborg to Karlstad train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Öxnered station.

Train or bus from Vänersborg to Karlstad?

The best way to get from Vänersborg to Karlstad is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $18.48 - $46.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19.57 - $31.52 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Vänersborg to Karlstad bus arrive?

Vänersborg to Karlstad bus services, operated by Vasttrafik, arrive at Mellerud Österrådaplan station.

Where does the Vänersborg to Karlstad train arrive?

Vänersborg to Karlstad train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Karlstad Centralstation.

Can I drive from Vänersborg to Karlstad?

Yes, the driving distance between Vänersborg to Karlstad is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Vänersborg to Karlstad.

Where can I stay near Karlstad?

There are 60+ hotels available in Karlstad. Prices start at $45.77 per night.
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