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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Karlstad to Stockholm
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlstad to Stockholm 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 will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 26 trains that leave Karlstad for Stockholm every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 259 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 54 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.
664 SJ13:092h55Karlstad tågstation16:04Stockholm Central Station£401One-way0 changes- 664 SJ+
10 Värmlandstrafik12:173h47Karlstad16:04Stockholm Central Station£431One-way1 change - 664 SJ+3 Värmlandstrafik+
5 SL12:463h58Karlstad16:44Stockholm, Västerbroplan£471One-way2 changes 
7040 Tågab9:392h54Karlstad tågstation12:33Stockholm Central Station£491One-way0 changes- 7034 Tågab13:402h51Karlstad tågstation16:31Stockholm Central Station£491One-way0 changes
- 638 SJ 300014:302h50Karlstad tågstation17:20Stockholm Central Station£951One-way0 changes
- 7034 Tågab13:402h51Karlstad tågstation16:31Stockholm Central Station£491One-way0 changes
- 626 X 20008:082h52Karlstad tågstation11:00Stockholm Central Station£521One-way0 changes
- 648 SJ 300019:362h52Karlstad tågstation22:28Stockholm Central Station£801One-way0 changes
- 7040 Tågab9:392h54Karlstad tågstation12:33Stockholm Central Station£491One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Karlstad to Stockholm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. 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 £16, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 259 km
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£32 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Karlstad to Stockholm train times
The table below shows live departures for Karlstad to Stockholm trains for today, Saturday 25 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 622 SJ 3000 | 6:39 Karlstad tågstation | 2h51 | 9:30 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6 Värmlandstrafik+7060 Tågab+5 SL | 7:56 Karlstad | 4h09 | 12:05 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
| 7060 Tågab | 8:22 Karlstad tågstation | 3h00 | 11:22 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 634 SJ 3000 | 13:08 Karlstad tågstation | 2h52 | 16:00 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 638 SJ 3000 | 14:30 Karlstad tågstation | 2h50 | 17:20 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 672 SJ+10 Värmlandstrafik | 15:17 Karlstad | 3h57 | 19:14 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
| 672 SJ+5 SL+3 Värmlandstrafik | 15:46 Karlstad | 4h03 | 19:49 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
| 672 SJ | 16:10 Karlstad tågstation | 3h04 | 19:14 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 648 SJ 3000 | 19:36 Karlstad tågstation | 4h09 | 23:45 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for SJ, but also compare tickets for the likes of Tågab, vy, VR or Malartag to find the best option for your trip from Karlstad to Stockholm.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Karlstad to Stockholm
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Trains from Karlstad to Stockholm run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 259 km distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 259 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:39 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SJ, Tågab, vy, VR, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Karlstad to Stockholm trainsSJ, Tågab, vy, VR, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Karlstad and Stockholm from £16. 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 train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlstad to Stockholm 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Karlstad and Stockholm
Most Karlstad to Stockholm trains use the Karlstad tågstation to Stockholm Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Stockholm, Cityterminalen. Use this guide to compare Karlstad and Stockholm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Karlstad station do trains to Stockholm leave from?
Getting to Karlstad tågstation from Karlstad city centre
Karlstad tågstation 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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Frost, Br. Olssons Elektriska
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karlstad tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Karlstad tågstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karlstad tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Karlstad tågstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlstad tågstation: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Drott, Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Scandic Karlstad City.
Getting to Karlstad, Busstation from Karlstad city centre
Karlstad, Busstation train station facilities and services
Karlstad, Busstation has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlstad, Busstation.
Which Stockholm station do trains from Karlstad arrive at?
Getting to Stockholm Centralstation from Stockholm city centre
Stockholm Centralstation train station facilities and services
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Freys Hotel, Nordic Light Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel.
Getting to Stockholm, Cityterminalen from Stockholm city centre
Stockholm, Cityterminalen train station facilities and services
Stockholm, Cityterminalen has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Cityterminalen.
Stockholm, Kungsbron (Cityterminalen) train station facilities and services
Stockholm, Kungsbron (Cityterminalen) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Kungsbron (Cityterminalen): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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