- Distance: 320.2 km
- Duration: 2h 56m
The average train between Stockholm and Karlstad takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Stockholm 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 every 2 hours between Stockholm and Karlstad. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stockholm is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Karlstad at 11:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stockholm station and arriving at Karlstad station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 56m.
Stockholm to Karlstad train services, operated by SJ AB, depart from Stockholm Centralstation.
Stockholm to Karlstad train services, operated by SJ AB, arrive at Karlstad Centralstation.
Book your Stockholm to Karlstad train tickets online with SJ AB, Swedish Railways (SJ) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stockholm and Karlstad is 258.8 km. The road distance is 320 km.
Swedish Railways (SJ) operates a train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 500–800 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Five other operators also service this route.
