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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Arlanda Central station to Karlstad tågstation
Cheapest price on 16 Sept
£51
Average ticket price on 16 Sept
£64
Fastest journey on 16 Sept
3 h 37 m
Average journey duration on 16 Sept
3 h 47 m
Trains on 16 Sept
13
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Arlanda Central station to Karlstad tågstation is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arlanda Central station to Karlstad tågstation will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
To travel from Arlanda Central station to Karlstad tågstation you need to make at least one change.
955 Mälartåg+
500 Värmlandstrafik · 8939 Värmlandstrafik+
500 Länstrafiken Örebro16:285h25Arlanda Central station21:53Karlstad tågstation£511One-way3 changes- 989 Mälartåg+500 Länstrafiken Örebro+500 Värmlandstrafik · 8907 Värmlandstrafik22:309h15Arlanda Central station7:45Karlstad tågstation£511One-way3 changes
- 933 Mälartåg+
665 SJ11:284h04Arlanda Central station15:32Karlstad tågstation£521One-way1 change - 977 Mälartåg+500 Länstrafiken Örebro+8905 Värmlandstrafik+502 Länstrafiken Örebro20:2810h09Arlanda Central station6:37Karlstad tågstation£521One-way3 changes
- 925 Mälartåg+169 SJ+500 Länstrafiken Örebro+500 Värmlandstrafik9:285h34Arlanda Central station15:02Karlstad tågstation£561One-way4 changes
- 959 Mälartåg+645 SJ17:293h37Arlanda Central station21:06Karlstad tågstation£741One-way1 change
- 925 Mälartåg+629 SJ9:283h38Arlanda Central station13:06Karlstad tågstation£831One-way1 change
- 947 Mälartåg+669 SJ14:283h46Arlanda Central station18:14Karlstad tågstation£701One-way1 change
- 911 Mälartåg+653 SJ6:293h55Arlanda Central station10:24Karlstad tågstation£661One-way1 change
- 946 Mälartåg · 849 Mälartåg+643 SJ15:293h57Arlanda Central station19:26Karlstad tågstation£831One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Arlanda Central station to Karlstad tågstation
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arlanda Central station to Karlstad tågstation among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 252 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£55 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Arlanda Central station to Karlstad tågstation:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arlanda Central station to Karlstad tågstation costing on average £55.
Other travel options to Karlstad tågstation take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 30m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (3h 22m by train vs 3h 31m by car). Tickets start at around £55 compared to roughly £46 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Arlanda Central station to Karlstad tågstation train times
The table below shows live departures for Arlanda Central station to Karlstad tågstation trains for today, Tuesday 15 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 951 Mälartåg+643 SJ | 15:28 Arlanda Central station | 3h58 | 19:26 Karlstad tågstation | 1 change | |
| 946 Mälartåg · 849 Mälartåg+643 SJ | 15:29 Arlanda Central station | 3h57 | 19:26 Karlstad tågstation | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 16 September | |||||
| 911 Mälartåg+653 SJ | 6:29 Arlanda Central station | 3h55 | 10:24 Karlstad tågstation | 1 change | |
| 915 Mälartåg+165 SJ+500 Länstrafiken Örebro+500 Värmlandstrafik | 7:28 Arlanda Central station | 5h12 | 12:40 Karlstad tågstation | 4 changes | |
| 925 Mälartåg+169 SJ+500 Länstrafiken Örebro+500 Värmlandstrafik | 9:28 Arlanda Central station | 5h34 | 15:02 Karlstad tågstation | 4 changes | |
| 925 Mälartåg+629 SJ | 9:28 Arlanda Central station | 3h38 | 13:06 Karlstad tågstation | 1 change | |
| 933 Mälartåg+665 SJ | 11:28 Arlanda Central station | 4h04 | 15:32 Karlstad tågstation | 1 change | |
| 937 Mälartåg+175 SJ+500 Länstrafiken Örebro+500 Värmlandstrafik | 12:28 Arlanda Central station | 5h25 | 17:53 Karlstad tågstation | 4 changes | |
| 947 Mälartåg+669 SJ | 14:28 Arlanda Central station | 3h46 | 18:14 Karlstad tågstation | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Arlanda Central station to Karlstad tågstation by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Arlanda Central station to Karlstad tågstation
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Trains from Arlanda Central station to Karlstad tågstation run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 17:09. The fastest train covers the 252 km distance in 3h 27m.
Distance 252 km |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 6:08 |
Last train 17:09 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ), Arlanda Express, Mälartåg from Arlanda Central station to Karlstad tågstation trainsSJ, Swedish Railways (SJ), Arlanda Express, Mälartåg trains will get you between Arlanda Central station and Karlstad tågstation from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Arlanda Central station to Karlstad tågstation train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Arlanda Central station to Karlstad tågstation by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Karlstad tågstation, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Arlanda Central station and Karlstad tågstation
Most Arlanda Central station to Karlstad tågstation trains use the Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad tågstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Arlanda Central station and Karlstad tågstation train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Karlstad tågstation from Karlstad city centre
Karlstad tågstation train station facilities and services
Karlstad tågstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Frost, Br. Olssons Elektriska
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karlstad tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Karlstad tågstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karlstad tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Karlstad tågstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlstad tågstation: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Drott, Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Scandic Karlstad City.
Most popular train connections from Arlanda Central station
Most popular trains to and from Karlstad tågstation and Arlanda Central station
Most popular train connections to Karlstad tågstation
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