The average train between Karlstad and Kristiansand takes 10h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlstad to Kristiansand. 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 4 times a day between Karlstad and Kristiansand. 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 Kristiansand at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Karlstad to Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from Karlstad station and arriving at Kristiansand station via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
Karlstad to Kristiansand train services, operated by SJ AB, depart from Karlstad Centralstation.
Karlstad to Kristiansand train services, operated by SJ AB, arrive at Kristiansand stasjon station.
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The distance between Karlstad and Kristiansand is 345.8 km. The road distance is 544 km.
You can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Kristiansand stasjon via Oslo S in around 8h 34m.
