The average train between Karlstad and Arendal takes 11h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlstad to Arendal. 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 3 times a day between Karlstad and Arendal. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlstad is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Arendal at 11:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Oslo S and take an average of 11h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlstad to Arendal? 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 Arendal. However, there are services departing from Karlstad station and arriving at Arendal station via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
Karlstad to Arendal train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Karlstad Centralstation.
Karlstad to Arendal train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Nelaug stasjon station.
Book your Karlstad to Arendal train tickets online with Swedish Railways (SJ), Go-Ahead Nordic and Vy Tåg AB.
The distance between Karlstad and Arendal is 290 km. The road distance is 497 km.
You can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Arendal stasjon via Oslo S and Nelaug stasjon in around 9h 39m.