The average train between Karlstad and Gävle takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlstad to Gävle. 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 3 hours between Karlstad and Gävle. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlstad is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Gävle at 5:11 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 Karlstad to Gävle. However, there are services departing from Karlstad station and arriving at Gävle station via Stockholm Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Karlstad to Gävle train services, operated by SJ AB, depart from Karlstad Centralstation.
Karlstad to Gävle train services, operated by SJ AB, arrive at Gävle Centralstation.
Book your Karlstad to Gävle train tickets online with SJ AB, Swedish Railways (SJ) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Karlstad and Gävle is 248.1 km. The road distance is 500 km.
You can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Gävle Centralstation via Stockholm Centralstation in around 4h 37m.