The average train between Vänersborg and Karlstad takes 2h 14m 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.
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 7:12 PM which arrives into Karlstad at 9:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Vänersborg to Karlstad. However, there are services departing from Vänersborg station and arriving at Karlstad station via Karlstad Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Vänersborg to Karlstad train services, operated by Vasttrafik, depart from Öxnered tågstation.
Vänersborg to Karlstad train services, operated by Vasttrafik, arrive at Karlstad Centralstation.
Book your Vänersborg to Karlstad train tickets online with Vasttrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) and Tågab.
The distance between Vänersborg and Karlstad is 130.1 km. The road distance is 170 km.
Swedish Railways (SJ) operates a train from Öxnered tågstation to Karlstad Centralstation every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 260–400 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Tågab also services this route once a week.