How to get from Karlstad to Stockholm
- 251 km as the crow flies
- 12 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Karlstad to Stockholm. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 251 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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251 km
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- 1Karlstad → Stockholmbus
FlixBus·4h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Karlstad to Stockholm
FlixBus runs 12 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:55 and the last at 15:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 12 | 05:55 | 15:10 |
All departures
- 05:55
- 06:55
- 07:15
- 08:15
- 09:10
- 10:10
- 10:35
- 11:35
- 13:05
- 14:05
- 14:10
- 15:10
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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 Mon, Oct 12
Cheapest fare by day, Karlstad to Stockholm
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Train
Fares checked on Mon, Oct 12.
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Karlstad to Stockholm works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Karlstad to Stockholm, about 4h 10m. In total it's roughly €18 over 4h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Karlstad to Stockholm: common questions
How long does it take to get from Karlstad to Stockholm?
The most useful route takes about 4h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Karlstad to Stockholm?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:55 and the last at 15:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Karlstad to Stockholm?
12 a day with FlixBus, between 05:55 and 15:10.
How far is Stockholm from Karlstad?
About 251 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Karlstad to Stockholm cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €18. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Karlstad to Stockholm?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Karlstad to Stockholm?
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: 5 Oct 2026