
Eko Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£39
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
3 h 58 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
4 h 35 m
Trains on 17 Sept
4
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlstad tågstation to Gothenburg Centralstation is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlstad tågstation to Gothenburg Centralstation will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
To travel from Karlstad tågstation to Gothenburg Centralstation you need to make at least one change.
520 Västtrafik · 503 Västtrafik · 3481 Västtrafik+
8924 Värmlandstrafik
648 SJ · 451 SJ
626 SJ · 163 SJ
638 SJ · 175 SJ
626 SJ · 163 SJ
638 SJ · 175 SJ
648 SJ · 451 SJ
520 Västtrafik · 503 Västtrafik · 3481 Västtrafik+
8924 VärmlandstrafikOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlstad tågstation to Gothenburg Centralstation among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, while a coach costs an average of £68.
Distance: 206 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £68 Average Price | £39 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad tågstation to Gothenburg Centralstation:
A train is £29 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Karlstad tågstation to Gothenburg Centralstation costing on average £46.
Other travel options to Gothenburg Centralstation take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 3m.
The journey is about 25m faster (2h 46m by train vs 3h 11m by car) and roughly £23 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£17 vs £39). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SJ, Tågab, Swedish Railways (SJ), Tågab.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Karlstad tågstation to Gothenburg Centralstation trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
626 SJ · 163 SJ | 8:32 Karlstad tågstation | 3h58 | 12:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
638 SJ · 175 SJ | 14:30 Karlstad tågstation | 4h00 | 18:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
520 Västtrafik · 503 Västtrafik · 3481 Västtrafik+ 8924 Värmlandstrafik | 16:19 Karlstad tågstation | 5h11 | 21:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 changes | |
648 SJ · 451 SJ | 19:36 Karlstad tågstation | 5h11 | 0:47 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
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Trains from Karlstad tågstation to Gothenburg Centralstation run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:06, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 206 km distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 206 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 4:06 |
Last train 21:30 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlstad tågstation to Gothenburg Centralstation 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 Gothenburg Centralstation, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Karlstad tågstation to Gothenburg Centralstation trains use the Karlstad tågstation to Göteborg Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Karlstad tågstation and Gothenburg Centralstation train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Restaurant Frost, Br. Olssons Elektriska
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Karlstad tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Karlstad tågstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlstad tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlstad tågstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlstad tågstation: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Drott, Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Scandic Karlstad City.
Göteborg Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Espresso House, Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill, Franks gatukök, Fruit & Berry, Happy M Kitchen, Le Croissant, Lilla London, Metropolitan, Mr. Shou, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are 6 ATM machines located in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30. Information desks are opposite the taxi station. .
Luggage storage is there are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Centralstation: All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Royal, Hotel Pigalle, ProfilHotels | Opera.
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