The average train between Kristiansand and Karlstad takes 10h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Kristiansand to Karlstad. 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 3 times a day between Kristiansand and Karlstad. The earliest departure is at 2:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Kristiansand is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Karlstad at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kristiansand to Karlstad. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand stasjon station and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Oslo S station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
Kristiansand to Karlstad train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Kristiansand stasjon station.
Kristiansand to Karlstad train services, operated by SJ AB, arrive at Karlstad Centralstation.
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The distance between Kristiansand and Karlstad is 345.8 km. The road distance is 517 km.
You can take a train from Kristiansand stasjon to Karlstad Centralstation via Oslo S in around 8h 24m.
