The average train between Östersund and Karlstad takes 11h 25m and the fastest train takes 9h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Östersund 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 5 times a day between Östersund and Karlstad. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Östersund is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Karlstad at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Sundsvall Centralstation and take an average of 11h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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10h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Östersund 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.
No, there is no direct train from Östersund to Karlstad. However, there are services departing from Östersund Centralstation and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Sundsvall Centralstation and Stockholm Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
Östersund to Karlstad train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, depart from Östersund Centralstation.
Östersund to Karlstad train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Karlstad Centralstation.
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The distance between Östersund and Karlstad is 426.8 km. The road distance is 532 km.
You can take a train from Östersund Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation via Sundsvall Centralstation and Stockholm Centralstation in around 10h 22m.