The average train between Karlstad and Aarhus takes 11h 30m and the fastest train takes 9h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlstad to Aarhus. 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 5 times a day between Karlstad and Aarhus. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlstad is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Aarhus at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Göteborg Centralstation and take an average of 11h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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16h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlstad to Aarhus? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Karlstad to Aarhus. However, there are services departing from Karlstad station and arriving at Aarhus station via Göteborg Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
Karlstad to Aarhus train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Karlstad Centralstation.
Karlstad to Aarhus train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Aarhus H station.
Book your Karlstad to Aarhus train tickets online with Swedish Railways (SJ), Öresundståg and Danish Railways (DSB).
The distance between Karlstad and Aarhus is 408 km. The road distance is 914 km.
You can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Aarhus H via Göteborg Centralstation and Copenhagen Lufthavn in around 10h 6m.