The average train between Gävle and Karlstad takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Gävle to Karlstad. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Gävle and Karlstad. The earliest departure is at 4:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Gävle is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Karlstad at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gävle to Karlstad. However, there are services departing from Gävle station and arriving at Karlstad station via Stockholm Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Gävle to Karlstad train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Gävle Centralstation.
Gävle to Karlstad train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Karlstad Centralstation.
Book your Gävle to Karlstad train tickets online with Swedish Railways (SJ), SJ AB and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gävle and Karlstad is 248.1 km. The road distance is 500 km.
You can take a train from Gävle Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation via Stockholm Centralstation in around 4h 53m.