How to get from Karlstad to Linköping
- 162 km as the crow flies
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Karlstad to Linköping: bus. The two cities are about 162 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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162 km
Karlstad to Linköping: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Karlstad → Stockholmbus
FlixBus·4h 10m - 2Stockholm → LinköpingbusFlixBus·2h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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.
- Train· 3h 09m€26Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
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 Linköping works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Karlstad to Stockholm, about 4h 10m. Transfer in Stockholm and continue by FlixBus bus on to Linköping (2h 25m). In total it's roughly €29 over 7h 15m, 1 transfer.
Karlstad to Linköping: common questions
Is there a bus from Karlstad to Linköping?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Linköping from Karlstad?
About 162 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Karlstad to Linköping?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Karlstad to Linköping?
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: 25 Sep 2026