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Oulu to Karlstad trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Oulu and Karlstad takes 32h 59m and the fastest train takes 32h 58m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Oulu 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.

32h 59m
Duration
1,580 km
Distance
kr 2,551
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Oulu to Karlstad train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Oulu and Karlstad. The service departs Oulu at 5:08 AM in the morning, which arrives into Karlstad at 13:06:00. All services require a transfer at Haaparanta pohjoinen and take an average of 32h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Vy NorrtågSwedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)32h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Vy NorrtågSwedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)32h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Vy NorrtågSwedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)32h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Vy NorrtågSwedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)32h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Vy NorrtågSwedish Railways (SJ)SJ AB33h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Vy NorrtågSwedish Railways (SJ)SJ AB33h 1m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oulu to Karlstad? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,579.9 km
  • Duration: 32h 59m

What companies run services between Oulu, Finland and Karlstad, Sweden?

You can take a train from Oulu to Karlstad Centralstation via Haaparanta pohjoinen, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum, and Stockholm Centralstation in around 20h 31m.

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