How far is Karlstad from Gothenburg?

The distance between the two cities is 128 miles (207 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Karlstad to Gothenburg leave from Drottninggatan and arrive at Nils Ericson Terminalen. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Gothenburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Gothenburg City Museum, Swedish Ship Götheborg, The Museum of World Culture, Feskekôrka and The Göteborg Opera.

Bus Karlstad to Gothenburg from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Karlstad to Gothenburg on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:20pm	Drottninggatan	8h 50m	9:10pm	Nils Ericson Terminalen	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Karlstad to Gothenburg on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:20pm	Drottninggatan	8h 50m	9:10pm	Nils Ericson Terminalen	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Karlstad to Gothenburg on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	Drottninggatan	8h 50m	9:10pm	Nils Ericson Terminalen	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:15am	Drottninggatan	12h 20m	9:35pm	Korsvägen	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Drottninggatan	10h	1:20am	Gothenburg C (Åkareplatsen)	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Drottninggatan	11h 55m	9:10pm	Gothenburg Landvetter Airport	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Drottninggatan	13h 5m	5:25am	Gothenburg Landvetter Airport	No tags

Next departures for Karlstad to Gothenburg on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	Drottninggatan	8h 50m	9:10pm	Nils Ericson Terminalen	Cheapest
Bus	3:10pm	Drottninggatan	8h 40m	11:50pm	Nils Ericson Terminalen	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	Drottninggatan	12h 20m	9:35pm	Korsvägen	No tags
Bus	3:10pm	Drottninggatan	10h 10m	1:20am	Gothenburg C (Åkareplatsen)	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Drottninggatan	11h 55m	9:10pm	Gothenburg Landvetter Airport	No tags

Next departures for Karlstad to Gothenburg on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	Drottninggatan	8h 50m	9:10pm	Nils Ericson Terminalen	Cheapest
Bus	3:10pm	Drottninggatan	8h 40m	11:50pm	Nils Ericson Terminalen	Fastest
Bus	3:10pm	Drottninggatan	10h 10m	1:20am	Gothenburg C (Åkareplatsen)	No tags

Next departures for Karlstad to Gothenburg on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:20pm	Drottninggatan	8h 50m	9:10pm	Nils Ericson Terminalen	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:29 AM CET.

Get from Karlstad to Gothenburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

10h 10mAverage Duration

126 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

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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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Where are the popular stops in Karlstad and Gothenburg?

Stops in Karlstad

A - Drottninggatan

Stops in Gothenburg

A - Nils Ericson Terminalen

B - Gothenburg Airport

C - Operan

D - Gustav Adolfs Torg

E - Bergslagsgatan

F - Port: Gothenburg

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Karlstad to Gothenburg by bus

How far is Karlstad from Gothenburg?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Karlstad to Gothenburg?
What are the best sights and things to do in Gothenburg?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$35

11/17

$34

Today

$35

11/19

$32

11/20

$32

11/21

$29

11/22

$35

11/23

$44

The cheapest trip from Karlstad to Gothenburg was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $113 for a bus ticket from Karlstad to Gothenburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-21.