What is the distance between Arlanda and Karlstad?

About 157 miles (253 km) separate Arlanda and Karlstad.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Arlanda to Karlstad?

Buses going from Arlanda to Karlstad start their journey at Stockholm Arlanda Airport and reach their destination at Drottninggatan.

What are the best sights and things to do in Karlstad?

Once in Karlstad, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Shrimp cruise at Stella Polaris, Peace monument, The Brigade Museum, Leo's Lekland and Sundstabadet adventure pool.

Bus Arlanda to Karlstad from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Arlanda to Karlstad on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 25m	4:40am	Karlstad Busstation	Cheapest
Bus	9:45am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 20m	2:05pm	Karlstad Busstation	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 25m	4:40am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 35m	10:05am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 35m	10:05am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags

Next departures for Arlanda to Karlstad on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 35m	10:05am	Karlstad Busstation	Cheapest
Bus	8:55am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 20m	1:15pm	Karlstad Busstation	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 25m	4:40am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags
Bus	12:15am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 25m	4:40am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 35m	10:05am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags

Next departures for Arlanda to Karlstad on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 25m	4:40am	Karlstad Busstation	Cheapest
Bus	8:55am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 20m	1:15pm	Karlstad Busstation	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 25m	4:40am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 35m	10:05am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 35m	10:05am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags

Next departures for Arlanda to Karlstad on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 35m	10:05am	Karlstad Busstation	Cheapest
Bus	8:55am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 20m	1:15pm	Karlstad Busstation	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 25m	4:40am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags
Bus	12:15am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 25m	4:40am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 35m	10:05am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags

Next departures for Arlanda to Karlstad on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 25m	4:40am	Karlstad Busstation	Cheapest
Bus	8:55am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 20m	1:15pm	Karlstad Busstation	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 25m	4:40am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 35m	10:05am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 35m	10:05am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags

Next departures for Arlanda to Karlstad on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 35m	10:05am	Karlstad Busstation	Cheapest
Bus	8:55am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 20m	1:15pm	Karlstad Busstation	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 25m	4:40am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags
Bus	12:15am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 25m	4:40am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Arlanda flygplats	4h 35m	10:05am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags

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Get from Arlanda to Karlstad

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

157 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

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Vy Buss

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Staff4.9

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

SE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Arlanda and Karlstad?

Stops in Arlanda

A - Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Stops in Karlstad

A - Drottninggatan

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Arlanda to Karlstad by bus

What is the distance between Arlanda and Karlstad?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Arlanda to Karlstad?
What are the best sights and things to do in Karlstad?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/13

$44

11/14

$42

Today

$39

11/16

$39

11/17

$39

11/18

$42

11/19

$39

11/20

$40

The cheapest trip from Arlanda to Karlstad was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $39

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Arlanda to Karlstad, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $39 to $64 for a bus ticket from Arlanda to Karlstad based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-11-16.