The cheapest and fastest trains from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
3 h 38 m
Average duration
3 h 44 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
Of the 5 trains that leave Karlstad for Stockholm-Arlanda 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 252 km distance in an average of 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 2 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.
7:243h38Karlstad11:02Stockholm-Arlanda£391One-way0 changes
7:233h42Karlstad11:05Stockholm-Arlanda£441One-way0 changes
5:024h02Karlstad9:04Stockholm-Arlanda£461One-way0 changes
15:103h40Karlstad18:50Stockholm-Arlanda£481One-way0 changes
9:274h02Karlstad13:29Stockholm-Arlanda£561One-way0 changes
7:243h38Karlstad11:02Stockholm-Arlanda£391One-way0 changes
9:263h39Karlstad13:05Stockholm-Arlanda£581One-way0 changes
15:103h40Karlstad18:50Stockholm-Arlanda£481One-way0 changes
7:233h42Karlstad11:05Stockholm-Arlanda£441One-way0 changes
9:274h02Karlstad13:29Stockholm-Arlanda£561One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. 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 £13, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 252 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£59 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda train times
The table below shows live departures for Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda trains for today, Saturday 25 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
648 SJ 3000+ 7974 Arlanda Express | 19:36 Karlstad tågstation | 3h34 | 23:10 Arlanda Norra station | 1 change | |
648 SJ 3000+ 40 Pendeltåg | 19:36 Karlstad tågstation | 4h40 | 0:16 Arlanda Central station | 1 change | |
648 SJ 3000+ 988 Mälartåg | 19:36 Karlstad tågstation | 3h53 | 23:29 Arlanda Central station | 1 change | |
648 SJ 3000+ 7874 Arlanda Express | 19:36 Karlstad tågstation | 3h49 | 23:25 Arlanda Norra station | 1 change | |
| Sunday 26 April | |||||
![]() | 5:02 Karlstad | 4h02 | 9:04 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:23 Karlstad | 3h42 | 11:05 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:26 Karlstad | 3h39 | 13:05 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:27 Karlstad | 4h02 | 13:29 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:10 Karlstad | 3h40 | 18:50 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda
Trains from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 252 km distance in 3h 18m.
Distance 252 km |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 18m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:46 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: SJ, Tågab, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda trainsSJ, Tågab, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Karlstad and Stockholm-Arlanda from £13. 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 Stockholm-Arlanda train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda 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 Stockholm-Arlanda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Karlstad and Stockholm-Arlanda
- 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
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