How far is Västerås from Karlstad?

The distance separating Västerås and Karlstad is 109 miles (175 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Västerås to Karlstad leave from Västerås Resecentrum and arrive at Drottninggatan. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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 Kayaking in Vänern, Sundstabadet adventure pool, Mariebergsskogen, Alsters herrgård and Klarälvsbanan.

Bus Västerås to Karlstad from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Västerås to Karlstad on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:50am	Västerås Resecentrum	2h 50m	4:40am	Karlstad Busstation	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	Västerås Resecentrum	2h 45m	4:00am	Karlstad Busstation	Fastest
Bus	1:15am	Västerås Resecentrum	2h 45m	4:00am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Västerås Resecentrum	2h 50m	4:40am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Västerås Resecentrum	2h 45m	7:30am	Karlstad Busstation	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 4:40 PM CET.

Get from Västerås to Karlstad

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

2h 55mAverage Duration

109 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Västerås and Karlstad?

Stops in Västerås

A
Västerås Resecentrum
Södra Ringvägen 3, 722 12 Västerås, Sweden
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B
Västeras Motel OK-Macken
Västeras,, Sweden

Stops in Karlstad

A
Drottninggatan
Drottninggatan 43, 652 25 Karlstad, Sweden
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Compare bus companies

Vy Buss

4/552 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.1

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Västerås to Karlstad by bus

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

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The cheapest trip from Västerås to Karlstad was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $33 for a bus ticket from Västerås to Karlstad based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-12-01.