Malmö to Karlstad Trains

Malmö to Karlstad trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Malmö and Karlstad takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Malmö 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.

5h 57m
Duration: 541 km
Distance: kr 1,118
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Gothenburg

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Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstationtrain 1034 / ...
Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 3956 / ...

6h 22m

kr 887–1,611

Malmö to Karlstad train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Malmö and Karlstad. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malmö is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Karlstad at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

2:12 PM → 7:40 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
4:12 PM → 9:38 PM
5h 26m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:12 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 31m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 5:49 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

6:12 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 5:49 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
2:12 PM → 7:40 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:12 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 31m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 5:49 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:12 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 31m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 5:49 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:12 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 31m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 5:49 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:12 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 31m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 5:49 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
Show more

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