The average train between Karlstad and Östersund takes 12h 10m and the fastest train takes 9h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlstad to Östersund. 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 Östersund. 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 Östersund at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockholm Centralstation and take an average of 12h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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10h 12m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlstad to Östersund? 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 Östersund. However, there are services departing from Karlstad Centralstation and arriving at Östersund Centralstation via Stockholm Centralstation and Sundsvall Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
Karlstad to Östersund train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Karlstad Centralstation.
Karlstad to Östersund train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, arrive at Östersund Centralstation.
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The distance between Karlstad and Östersund is 426.8 km. The road distance is 532 km.
You can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Östersund Centralstation via Stockholm Centralstation and Sundsvall Centralstation in around 10h 37m.