The cheapest and fastest trains from Karlstad to Jönköping
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlstad to Jönköping is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlstad to Jönköping will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 5 trains that leave Karlstad for Jönköping every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 182 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 25 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 Jönköping
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Jönköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 182 km
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£34 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Karlstad to Jönköping train times
The table below shows live departures for Karlstad to Jönköping 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
626 SJ 3000 · 163 SJ+ 7229 Västtrafik · 7236 Västtrafik | 07:34 Karlstad tågstation | 6h24 | 13:58 Jönköping Centralstation | 3 changes | |
626 SJ 3000 · 163 SJ+ 7229 Västtrafik | 07:34 Karlstad tågstation | 4h26 | 12:00 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
626 SJ 3000 · 531 X 2000+ 17610 Krösatåg | 07:34 Karlstad tågstation | 6h42 | 14:16 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
626 SJ 3000 · 531 X 2000+ 7236 Västtrafik | 07:34 Karlstad tågstation | 6h24 | 13:58 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
660 SJ+ 8169 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 533 X 2000+ 37670 Krösatåg | 09:27 Karlstad tågstation | 5h19 | 14:46 Jönköping Centralstation | 3 changes | |
660 SJ+ 8169 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 533 X 2000+ 17612 Krösatåg | 09:27 Karlstad tågstation | 5h52 | 15:19 Jönköping Centralstation | 3 changes | |
660 SJ+ 8169 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 533 X 2000+ 7240 Västtrafik | 09:27 Karlstad tågstation | 5h34 | 15:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 3 changes | |
660 SJ · 167 SJ+ 7237 Västtrafik | 09:27 Karlstad tågstation | 4h33 | 14:00 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
8912 Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+ 593 Länstrafiken+ 3461 Västtrafik | 10:27 Karlstad tågstation | 5h02 | 15:29 Jönköping Centralstation | 4 changes | |
363 SJ+ 3835 Västtrafik · 3460 Västtrafik · 7245 Västtrafik | 11:12 Karlstad tågstation | 4h51 | 16:03 Jönköping Centralstation | 3 changes | |
638 SJ 3000 · 177 SJ+ 7253 Västtrafik | 13:24 Karlstad tågstation | 4h38 | 18:02 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
638 SJ 3000+ 8173 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 541 X 2000+ 17620 Krösatåg | 13:24 Karlstad tågstation | 6h04 | 19:28 Jönköping Centralstation | 3 changes | |
638 SJ 3000+ 8173 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 541 X 2000+ 7260 Västtrafik | 13:24 Karlstad tågstation | 6h35 | 19:59 Jönköping Centralstation | 3 changes | |
638 SJ 3000 · 439 X 2000+ 7253 Västtrafik | 13:24 Karlstad tågstation | 4h38 | 18:02 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
638 SJ 3000+ 8173 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 541 X 2000+ 7256 Västtrafik | 13:24 Karlstad tågstation | 5h29 | 18:53 Jönköping Centralstation | 3 changes | |
672 SJ · 179 SJ+ 7261 Västtrafik | 15:16 Karlstad tågstation | 4h45 | 20:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
674 SJ+ 2155 Mälartåg+ 547 X 2000+ 27635 Krösatåg | 16:30 Karlstad tågstation | 5h19 | 21:49 Jönköping Centralstation | 3 changes | |
648 SJ 3000 · 1 SJ+ 7202 Västtrafik | 18:32 Karlstad tågstation | 9h10 | 03:42 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
379 SJ · 420 X 2000+ 7205 Västtrafik | 21:32 Karlstad tågstation | 8h25 | 05:57 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
| Thursday 11 December | |||||
![]() | 04:33 Karlstad | 3h27 | 08:00 Jönköping | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Karlstad to Jönköping
Trains from Karlstad to Jönköping run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 182 km distance in 4h 17m.
Distance 182 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 17m |
First train 00:22 |
Last train 23:46 |
Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, Tågab, BTbuss from Karlstad to Jönköping trainsSJ, Västtrafik, Tågab, BTbuss trains will get you between Karlstad and Jönköping from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Karlstad to Jönköping train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlstad to Jönköping 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 Jönköping, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Karlstad and Jönköping
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Järnvägsgatan.
- Restaurant Tegel
- Aqua Dinner & Drinks
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 10
- Vox Hotel
- Elite Stora Hotellet
- Clarion Collection Hotel Victoria
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and long-distance destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance connections
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