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Karlstad to Vänersborg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlstad and Vänersborg takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlstad to Vänersborg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 17m
Duration
170 km
Distance
kr 304
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Karlstad to Vänersborg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Karlstad and Vänersborg. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlstad is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Vänersborg at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 16m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 9m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 11m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 16m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 9m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 11m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 16m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 9m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 11m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 16m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 9m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 11m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 24m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 47m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 40m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 24m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 38m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 2m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 16m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 14m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 11m • 1 change
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Vasttrafik2h 9m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 170 km
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Karlstad, Sweden and Vänersborg, Sweden?

Swedish Railways (SJ) operates a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Öxnered tågstation every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 210–320 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Tågab also services this route once a week.

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