The average train between Karlstad and Ljusdal takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlstad to Ljusdal. 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 Ljusdal. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlstad is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Ljusdal at 4:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Stockholm Centralstation and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Karlstad to Ljusdal. However, there are services departing from Karlstad station and arriving at Ljusdal station via Stockholm Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Karlstad to Ljusdal train services, operated by SJ AB, depart from Karlstad Centralstation.
Karlstad to Ljusdal train services, operated by SJ AB, arrive at Ljusdal tågstation.
Book your Karlstad to Ljusdal train tickets online with SJ AB, Swedish Railways (SJ) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Karlstad and Ljusdal is 306.9 km. The road distance is 654 km.
You can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Ljusdal tågstation via Stockholm Centralstation and Gävle Centralstation in around 7h 14m.