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Vänersborg to Karlstad trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Vänersborg and Karlstad takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Vänersborg 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.

2h 12m
Duration
170 km
Distance
kr 306
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Vänersborg to Karlstad train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Vänersborg and Karlstad. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vänersborg is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Karlstad at 9:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 2m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 8m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 4m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 2m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 8m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 4m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 2m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 8m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 4m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 2m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 8m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 4m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 25m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 25m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 21m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 36m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikTågab2h 21m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 21m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 2m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 8m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 4m • 1 change
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    VasttrafikSwedish Railways (SJ)2h 4m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 170 km
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Vänersborg, Sweden and Karlstad, Sweden?

Swedish Railways (SJ) operates a train from Öxnered tågstation to Karlstad Centralstation every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 210–320 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Tågab also services this route once a week.

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