The average train between Karlstad and Cologne takes 22h 57m and the fastest train takes 17h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlstad to Cologne. 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 twice daily between Karlstad and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlstad is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Göteborg Centralstation and take an average of 22h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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25h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlstad to Cologne? 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 Cologne. However, there are services departing from Karlstad station and arriving at Cologne station via Göteborg Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 57m.
Karlstad to Cologne train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Karlstad Centralstation.
Karlstad to Cologne train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Karlstad to Cologne train tickets online with Swedish Railways (SJ), Öresundståg and 2 other operators.
The distance between Karlstad and Cologne is 1,026.1 km. The road distance is 1,519 km.
You can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Köln Hbf via Göteborg Centralstation, Köpenhamn H, København H, and Hamburg Hbf in around 16h 59m.