Are you looking to get a Swedish driver’s license in Karlskrona? We have compiled the complete list of all 7 official, approved driving schools in Karlskrona currently registered with the Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen).
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Driving Schools in Karlskrona – Ranked by Price
Detailed lesson prices are available for 2 of the 7 traffic schools in Karlskrona. We have ranked them by total estimated cost for a standard license package (17 lessons, mandatory safety courses, and administrative fees). Google review ratings are synchronized for 7 schools to help you evaluate the student experience.
| # | Driving School | Google Rating | Single Lesson (Duration) ⓘ | Estimated Total Cost ⓘ | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kungsplan Trafikskola AB ★ Top Rated ✓ Best Value Östra Vittusgatan 30, 37133 Karlskrona | SEK 880 50 min (SEK 1 056/hr) | SEK 16 288 Estimated Total | 076-864 69 96 | |
| 2 | Trossö Trafikskola AB ★ Top Rated Drottninggatan 46, 37133 Karlskrona | SEK 1 200 40 min* (SEK 1 800/hr) | SEK 24 170 Estimated Total | 0455-255 68 | |
| – | Azad Hassan EF, Karlskrona Trafikskola ★ Top Rated Ronnebygatan 25, 37133 Karlskrona | Price upon request | Price upon request | 073-423 40 42 | |
| – | Kronan på väg AB, Kronan Trafikskola ★ Top Rated Drottninggatan 43, 37123 Karlskrona | Price upon request | Price upon request | 076-049 04 55 | |
| – | On Via TS AB, Gerthsbo Trafikskola ★ Top Rated Norra Smedjegatan 50, 37133 Karlskrona | Price upon request | Price upon request | 0455-186 96 | |
| – | On via TS AB, Svensk Yrkesförarutbildning, Karlskrona ★ Top Rated Drottninggatan 46, 37133 Karlskrona | Price upon request | Price upon request | 0480-137 40 | |
| – | Yrkesakademin AB, YA Trafikskola Karlskrona Nickelvägen 1, 37151 Karlskrona | Price upon request | Price upon request | 073-301 78 09 |
* Pricing comparisons are standardized for fairness: driving lessons vary in duration (from 30 to 80 minutes). To allow direct comparison, we display the actual price/duration and normalize the single lesson price to a standard hourly rate (60 minutes). The Estimated Total Cost is calculated based on a standardized 680 minutes of total instruction time (equivalent to the national average of 17 standard 40-minute lessons). Mandatory safety courses (Riskettan & Risktvåan) are included at standard default rates if specific pricing is missing. Mandatory administrative fees are factored in: theory test SEK 400, practical driving test SEK 1 000, and eye test fee SEK 220. Asterisk (*) indicates estimated default lesson duration where school-specific duration is not published. Source: Transport Agency register of approved educators, synchronized 2026-05-22.
How much does a Swedish driver’s license cost in Karlskrona?
The cost of getting a B-license varies depending on how many lessons you require, whether you practice privately with a supervisor, and which package you purchase. An average total budget ranges between SEK 12 000 and SEK 25 000.
The pricing table above assumes a standard package of 17 lessons. Use our interactive expat budget calculator to customize the estimate based on your personal needs:
The Expat’s Step-by-Step Guide to getting a Driving License in Sweden
Obtaining a license in Sweden is highly structured. Follow these three main milestones to succeed:
Permit & Eye Test
You must apply for a driving permit (Körkortstillstånd) at the Transport Agency. Arrange an eye test (synintyg) at an optician or your chosen driving school to complete the application.
Mandatory Safety Training
You must complete two mandatory risk courses: Risk 1 (theory on alcohol, drugs, fatigue) and Risk 2 (skid track practice/halkbana). Both are available in English.
Theory & Practical Tests
Book the official tests (Kunskapsprov & Körprov) via Trafikverket. The theory exam is fully available in English, and you can request a translator or English-speaking examiner for the driving test.
Rules for Exchanging Foreign Driving Licenses in Sweden
EU / EEA Driving Licenses
If you hold a valid driving license issued in any EU or EEA country, it is fully valid in Sweden for as long as it remains valid in your home country. You can exchange it for a Swedish driving license directly without passing any tests, provided you are permanently resident in Sweden.
Non-EU / EEA Driving Licenses
If your license was issued outside the EU/EEA (e.g. USA, UK, India, Canada), it remains valid in Sweden for exactly one year after you register in the Swedish population register (folkbokföring). To get a license after that year, you must complete the entire Swedish test process (Risk 1, Risk 2, theory test, and practical test).
Important Expat Resources & Official Channels
For official information, booking, and administrative applications, always refer to the following authoritative websites:
Transportstyrelsen (Transport Agency)
Official regulatory rules, permit applications, and legal requirements for foreign licenses in Sweden.
Trafikverket Booking Portal
The official platform to book your Swedish theory exam (Kunskapsprov) and driving test (Körprov).
Guide to Private Practice
Our independent guide on Swedish supervisor requirements (Handledarskap) and private practice training.