How to get from Gothenburg to Karlstad
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
8h 35m
2 transfers
Bus
€32
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 16 Sep 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Gothenburg to Karlstad. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 35m by bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 205 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €30, on Fri, Sep 11.
205 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €60Reading date not recorded | 10h 26m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €22Omio catalogue, Sep 17 | 8h 35m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Train€60Reading date not recorded10h 26m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€22Omio catalogue, Sep 178h 35m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Gothenburg to Karlstad: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Gothenburg → Kungälvbus
FlixBus·15m - 2Kungälv → OslobusFlixBus·3h 10m
- 3Oslo → KarlstadbusFlixBus·2h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 17
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusGothenburg-Kungälv, Kungälv-Oslo, Oslo-Karlstad, Stockholm-KarlstadBook →SJGothenburg-StockholmBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, SJ; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Gothenburg to Karlstad works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Gothenburg to Kungälv, about 15 min. Transfer in Kungälv and continue by FlixBus bus on to Oslo (3h 10m). Transfer in Oslo and continue by FlixBus bus on to Karlstad (2h 50m). In total it's roughly €32 over 8h 35m, 2 transfers.
Gothenburg to Karlstad: common questions
How long does it take to get from Gothenburg to Karlstad?
The most useful route takes about 8h 35m by bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Karlstad from Gothenburg?
About 205 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Gothenburg to Karlstad cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €30 to €32. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Gothenburg to Karlstad?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SJ.
Can you get from Gothenburg to Karlstad without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 24m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Karlstad?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 16 Sep 2026