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Arlanda Flygsamlingar
An aviation museum at Arlanda with historic aircraft, engines and stories of Swedish civil and military flying.
Cheapest price on 09 Sept
£43
Average ticket price on 09 Sept
£65
Fastest journey on 09 Sept
3 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 09 Sept
3 h 28 m
Trains on 09 Sept
12
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 £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
To travel from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda you need to make at least one change.
660 SJ+
7768 Arlanda express
634 SJ+
7778 Arlanda express
672 SJ · 286 SJ
660 SJ+
946 Mälartåg
20954 Mälartåg+
500 Värmlandstrafik+
500 Länstrafiken Örebro+
S Värmlandstrafik
620 SJ 3000+
7818 Arlanda Express
634 X 2000+
7778 Arlanda Express
634 SJ+
7778 Arlanda express
638 SJ 3000+
7790 Arlanda Express
648 SJ 3000+
7974 Arlanda ExpressOmio 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 an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 252 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£58 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda:
A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average £58.
Other travel options to Stockholm-Arlanda take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 34m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (3h 8m by train vs 3h 20m by car). Tickets start at around £58 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.
The table below shows live departures for Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda trains for today, Tuesday 8 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
660 SJ · 278 SJ | 10:56 Karlstad tågstation | 4h55 | 15:51 Arlanda Central station | 1 change | |
660 SJ · 22 SJ | 10:56 Karlstad tågstation | 5h09 | 16:05 Arlanda Central station | 1 change | |
660 SJ+ 40 Pendeltåg | 10:56 Karlstad tågstation | 5h20 | 16:16 Arlanda Central station | 1 change | |
660 SJ+ 7768 Arlanda express | 10:56 Karlstad tågstation | 4h18 | 15:14 Arlanda Norra station | 1 change | |
660 SJ+ 946 Mälartåg | 10:56 Karlstad tågstation | 4h33 | 15:29 Arlanda Central station | 1 change | |
660 SJ+ 960 Vy Flygbussarna | 10:56 Karlstad tågstation | 5h24 | 16:20 Stockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5) | 1 change | |
660 SJ+ 960 Vy Flygbussarna | 10:56 Karlstad tågstation | 5h44 | 16:40 Stockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5) | 1 change | |
S Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken Örebro+ 174 SJ | 11:05 Karlstad | 5h24 | 16:29 Arlanda Central station | 4 changes | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken+ 174 SJ+ 40 Pendeltåg | 11:15 Karlstad busstation | 6h31 | 17:46 Arlanda Central station | 3 changes | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken+ 174 SJ+ 950 Mälartåg | 11:15 Karlstad busstation | 5h14 | 16:29 Arlanda Central station | 3 changes | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken+ 174 SJ · 280 SJ | 11:15 Karlstad busstation | 5h36 | 16:51 Arlanda Central station | 3 changes | |
S Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken Örebro+ 20954 Mälartåg | 12:05 Karlstad | 5h24 | 17:29 Arlanda Central station | 3 changes | |
634 X 2000+ 7778 Arlanda Express | 13:08 Karlstad tågstation | 3h30 | 16:38 Arlanda Norra station | 1 change | |
634 X 2000 · 280 SJ | 13:08 Karlstad tågstation | 3h43 | 16:51 Arlanda Central station | 1 change | |
634 X 2000+ 950 Mälartåg | 13:08 Karlstad tågstation | 3h21 | 16:29 Arlanda Central station | 1 change | |
634 X 2000+ 40 Pendeltåg | 13:08 Karlstad tågstation | 4h38 | 17:46 Arlanda Central station | 1 change | |
634 SJ+ 7778 Arlanda express | 13:08 Karlstad tågstation | 3h30 | 16:38 Arlanda Norra station | 1 change | |
634 SJ · 280 SJ | 13:08 Karlstad tågstation | 3h43 | 16:51 Arlanda Central station | 1 change | |
634 X 2000+ 960 Vy Flygbussarna | 13:08 Karlstad tågstation | 4h52 | 18:00 Stockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5) | 1 change | |
634 X 2000+ 960 Vy Flygbussarna | 13:08 Karlstad tågstation | 4h32 | 17:40 Stockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5) | 1 change | |
638 SJ 3000+ 7790 Arlanda Express | 14:30 Karlstad tågstation | 3h32 | 18:02 Arlanda Norra station | 1 change | |
638 SJ 3000 · 282 SJ | 14:30 Karlstad tågstation | 3h21 | 17:51 Arlanda Central station | 1 change | |
638 SJ 3000+ 20958 Mälartåg | 14:30 Karlstad tågstation | 3h59 | 18:29 Arlanda Central station | 1 change | |
638 SJ 3000+ 40 Pendeltåg | 14:30 Karlstad tågstation | 4h46 | 19:16 Arlanda Central station | 1 change | |
638 SJ 3000+ 960 Vy Flygbussarna | 14:30 Karlstad tågstation | 5h10 | 19:40 Stockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5) | 1 change | |
638 SJ 3000+ 960 Vy Flygbussarna | 14:30 Karlstad tågstation | 4h50 | 19:20 Stockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5) | 1 change | |
638 SJ 3000+ 960 Vy Flygbussarna | 14:30 Karlstad tågstation | 4h30 | 19:00 Stockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5) | 1 change | |
672 SJ+ 40 Pendeltåg | 16:10 Karlstad tågstation | 4h36 | 20:46 Arlanda Central station | 1 change | |
672 SJ · 286 SJ | 16:10 Karlstad tågstation | 3h40 | 19:50 Arlanda Central station | 1 change | |
672 SJ · 288 SJ | 16:10 Karlstad tågstation | 4h40 | 20:50 Arlanda Central station | 1 change | |
672 SJ+ 40 Pendeltåg | 16:10 Karlstad tågstation | 5h06 | 21:16 Arlanda Central station | 1 change | |
672 SJ+ 960 Vy Flygbussarna | 16:10 Karlstad tågstation | 5h30 | 21:40 Stockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5) | 1 change | |
672 SJ+ 960 Vy Flygbussarna | 16:10 Karlstad tågstation | 5h00 | 21:10 Stockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5) | 1 change | |
648 SJ 3000+ 7874 Arlanda Express | 19:36 Karlstad tågstation | 3h49 | 23:25 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+ 7974 Arlanda Express | 19:36 Karlstad tågstation | 3h34 | 23:10 Arlanda Norra station | 1 change | |
648 SJ 3000+ 988 Mälartåg | 19:36 Karlstad tågstation | 3h53 | 23:29 Arlanda Central station | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 9 September | |||||
620 SJ 3000+ 7818 Arlanda Express | 6:10 Karlstad tågstation | 3h16 | 9:26 Arlanda Norra station | 1 change | |
652 SJ+ 7728 Arlanda Express | 6:40 Karlstad tågstation | 3h34 | 10:14 Arlanda Norra station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 252 km distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 252 km |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:46 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 6 days |
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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.

Most Karlstad to Stockholm-Arlanda trains use the Karlstad tågstation to Arlanda Norra station station pair. Use this guide to compare Karlstad and Stockholm-Arlanda 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.
Karlstad, Busstation has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlstad, Busstation.
Karlstad, Stora Torget has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlstad, Stora Torget: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Stockholm-Arlanda, Gränsgatan is 1 km from Stockholm-Arlanda city centre. Public transport options include:
Stockholm-Arlanda, Gränsgatan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple restaurants and cafes available
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs available near entrances.
Ticket office support is available at Stockholm-Arlanda, Gränsgatan.
Available at Stockholm-Arlanda, Gränsgatan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm-Arlanda, Gränsgatan: Fully accessible with lifts and ramps.
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