It is easy to travel sustainably to and around Värmland. In just a few hours, you can easily get here from Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Oslo, whether you travel by train, bus, or car.
Travel in a sustainable way
We care about our climate and environment, so we are especially happy if you choose a sustainable way to travel here and within Värmland. At Travel & Climate, you can calculate your carbon footprint for your trip yourself.
By train
SJ operates trains to and from Värmland to Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Oslo with multiple trains on weekdays. Railway stations are also available in Kristinehamn, Kil, Grums, Säffle, Arvika, Sunne, and Torsby, which are served by SJ and/or Värmlandstrafik.
You can also travel by VY train that passes through Värmland on its journey between Stockholm and Oslo. The train passes through Karlstad, Örebro and Västerås.
Tips!
Don’t miss the opportunity to travel on the Fryksdalsbanan – designated by Astrid Lindgren as one of Sweden’s most beautiful railways and also the inspiration behind the book “The Brothers Lionheart”.
Take the bus
You can get to Värmland by bus with either Flixbus or Vy/Bus4you.
Värmlandstrafik manages regional bus and train services throughout the county. If you’re traveling within Sunne municipality or Säffle municipality, we can recommend X-linjen, a call-requested service that allows you to easily get around when it suits you. You can conveniently purchase your ticket in the Värmlandstrafik app.
Renting a car and charging electric vehicles
You can rent a car from companies such as Avis or Helmia bil.
There are plenty of charging stations for electric vehicles. Check out Chargefinders map to find a charging station that suits you.
Biking in Värmland
Explore Värmland from the saddle of a bike! If you prefer cycling on asphalt, there’s Klarälvsbanan which is the old railway line between Karlstad and Hagfors, now converted into a 90 kilometer paved cycling path. You can also cycle Unionsleden which stretches from Karlstad to Moss, or why not take Vänerleden around Lake Vänern?
In Värmland, there are also downhill tracks and quality-assured mountain bike trails – läs mer om Biking Värmland här.
Bike + Bus = True
During the summer, you can bring your bike on several of Värmlandstrafiks busslinjer. Perfect for those planning to cycle Unionsleden, Vänerleden, or Klarälvsbanan. You can also book return transport for you and your bike with Dalslands Buss.
