What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Karlstad?

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Karlstad is to car ferry and bus which costs 1400 kr - 2700 kr and takes 24h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki to Karlstad?

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Karlstad is to fly and train which takes 7h 30m and costs 1100 kr - 3200 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Karlstad?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Bus Station and arriving at Karlstad busstation via Kemi rautatieasema, Tornio Haparanda and Stockholm, Cityterminalen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Helsinki and Karlstad?

No, there is no direct train from Helsinki station to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki Central Station and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Oulu, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum and Stockholm Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.

How far is it from Helsinki to Karlstad?

The distance between Helsinki and Karlstad is 1081 km.

How do I travel from Helsinki to Karlstad without a car?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Karlstad without a car is to train which takes 27h and costs 3200 kr - 5500 kr.

How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Karlstad?

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Helsinki to Karlstad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Karlstad bus from?

Helsinki to Karlstad bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Karlstad train from?

Helsinki to Karlstad train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki Central Station.

Train or bus from Helsinki to Karlstad?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Karlstad is to train which takes 27h and costs 3200 kr - 5500 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2000 kr - 3300 kr and takes 32h 34m.

Where does the Helsinki to Karlstad bus arrive?

Helsinki to Karlstad bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kemi, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Karlstad?

Karlstad is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 7:06 PM in Helsinki and 6:06 PM in Karlstad.

Where does the Helsinki to Karlstad train arrive?

Helsinki to Karlstad train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.

Where can I stay near Karlstad?

There are 77+ hotels available in Karlstad.

Helsinki to Karlstad - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Helsinki to Karlstad by plane, train, car ferry, car, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Helsinki Airport to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane HEL - GOT
2. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
8h 6m
kr 1,166–3,030
Fly Helsinki Airport to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane HEL - OSL
2. Take the train from Lillestrøm stasjon to Kongsvinger stasjontrain
3. Take the train from Kongsvinger to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
8h 23m
kr 1,148–3,205
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
2. Drive from Stockholm Värtahamnen to Karlstadcar
19h 28m
kr 1,405–2,357
Train
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Oulutrain
2. Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain
3. Take the train from Haparanda station to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
4. Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 93
5. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 629 / ...
27h
kr 3,270–5,339
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tornio Haparanda to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus
3. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Karlstad busstationbus 850 / ...
32h 34m
kr 2,040–3,209
Fly Helsinki Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane HEL - ARN
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
7h 30m
kr 1,183–3,125
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane TLL - ARN
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
8h 38m
kr 1,308–3,531
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane TLL - OSL
3. Take the train from Lillestrøm stasjon to Kongsvinger stasjontrain
4. Take the train from Kongsvinger to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
10h 41m
kr 1,193–2,711
Car ferry, line 80 ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm Ropsten brygga to Stockholm Nybrokajenferry 80
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 629 / ...
21h 16m
Car ferry, line 80 ferry, train via Helsinki
1. Take the carferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm Ropsten brygga to Stockholm Nybrokajenferry 80
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 629 / ...
23h 41m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Helsinki to Mariehamncarferry
2. Take the carferry from Mariehamn to Stockholmcarferry
3. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Karlstad Centralstationbus
24h 56m
kr 1,407–2,643

Helsinki to Karlstad by train

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27hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,080.5 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Helsinki Central Station to Karlstad Centralstation via Oulu, Haaparanta pohjoinen, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum, and Stockholm Centralstation in around 27h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Karlstad busstation via Kemi, Bus Station, Kemi rautatieasema, Tornio Haparanda, and Stockholm, Cityterminalen in around 32h 34m.

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