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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Karlstad to Borlänge
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
3 h 18 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlstad to Borlänge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlstad to Borlänge will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 4 trains that leave Karlstad for Borlänge every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Karlstad to Borlänge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Borlänge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 164 km
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Live departures
Karlstad to Borlänge train times
The table below shows live departures for Karlstad to Borlänge trains for today, Wednesday 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:10 Karlstad | 3h27 | 18:37 Borlänge | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 11 December | |||||
| 05:56 Karlstad | 3h27 | 09:23 Borlänge | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Karlstad to Borlänge
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Trains from Karlstad to Borlänge run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 164 km distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 22:32 |
Train companies: SJ, TagiBergslagen, Malartag, Tågab, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Karlstad to Borlänge trainsSJ, TagiBergslagen, Malartag, Tågab, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Karlstad and Borlänge from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Malartag
Tågab
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Swedish Railways (SJ)
FAQs: Karlstad to Borlänge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlstad to Borlänge 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 Borlänge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Karlstad and Borlänge
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Drottninggatan.
- Restaurant Frost
- Br. Olssons Elektriska
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 10
- Clarion Collection Hotel Drott
- Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad
- Scandic Karlstad City
- Located in the main hall
- SIXT
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and long-distance destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
AccessibilityWifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several parking lots in the vicinity.
- Restaurang Liljan
- Broken Dreams
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- 5 SEK
- Quality Hotel Galaxen
- Best Western Gustaf Wasa Hotel
- Scandic Borlänge
- Located in the main hall
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance connections
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