How to get from Linköping to Karlstad
- 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 Linköping to Karlstad: 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
Linköping to Karlstad: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Linköping → Stockholmbus
FlixBus·2h 25m - 2Stockholm → KarlstadbusFlixBus·4h 10m
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 28
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Linköping to Karlstad works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Linköping to Stockholm, about 2h 25m. Transfer in Stockholm and continue by FlixBus bus on to Karlstad (4h 10m). In total it's roughly €29 over 8h 30m, 1 transfer.
Linköping to Karlstad: common questions
Is there a bus from Linköping to Karlstad?
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 Karlstad from Linköping?
About 162 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Linköping to Karlstad?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Linköping 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: 25 Sep 2026