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Sahlströmsgården
Art gallery and cultural centre with exhibitions, artist heritage and a peaceful setting by Lake Fryken. A strong choice for local art and history.
Cheapest price on 24 Oct
£12
Average ticket price on 24 Oct
£18
Fastest journey on 24 Oct
1 h 32 m
Average journey duration on 24 Oct
1 h 34 m
Trains on 24 Oct
7
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlstad to Torsby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlstad to Torsby will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Sat 24 Oct, we found 7 trains from Karlstad to Torsby, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 89 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 35 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.
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8981 VärmlandstrafikTrains from Karlstad to Torsby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:35, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 89 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 89 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 3:35 |
Last train 23:31 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
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The table below shows live departures for Karlstad to Torsby trains for today, Friday 23 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8957 Värmlandstrafik · 58959 Värmlandstrafik | 11:06 Karlstad tågstation | 2h00 | 13:06 Torsby station | 1 change | |
8959 Värmlandstrafik | 13:24 Karlstad tågstation | 1h44 | 15:08 Torsby station | 0 changesdirect | |
8961 Värmlandstrafik | 15:43 Karlstad tågstation | 1h36 | 17:19 Torsby station | 0 changesdirect | |
8963 Värmlandstrafik · 200 Värmlandstrafik | 16:27 Karlstad tågstation | 1h50 | 18:17 Torsby station | 1 change | |
8965 Värmlandstrafik | 17:11 Karlstad tågstation | 1h37 | 18:48 Torsby station | 0 changesdirect | |
8967 Värmlandstrafik | 18:37 Karlstad tågstation | 1h37 | 20:14 Torsby station | 0 changesdirect | |
8969 Värmlandstrafik | 20:20 Karlstad tågstation | 1h37 | 21:57 Torsby station | 0 changesdirect | |
8971 Värmlandstrafik | 22:45 Karlstad tågstation | 1h38 | 0:23 Torsby station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 24 October | |||||
8981 Värmlandstrafik | 8:28 Karlstad tågstation | 1h35 | 10:03 Torsby station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Art gallery and cultural centre with exhibitions, artist heritage and a peaceful setting by Lake Fryken. A strong choice for local art and history.
Local history museum with buildings and displays on rural life, traditions and emigration, giving a practical introduction to the area’s past.
Museum dedicated to writer Göran Tunström, presenting literary material and context from Sunne and the wider Fryksdalen cultural landscape.
Popular outdoor area for walking, skiing and nature views, with marked trails and broad access to the forests around Torsby.
Forest landscape of trails, viewpoints and cultural traces east of Torsby, ideal for visitors seeking quiet walks and regional character.
Central shopping and walking street with everyday town life, useful for a relaxed stroll and a feel for Torsby’s compact centre.
A soft flatbread from Värmland, traditionally baked on a griddle and served with butter or local toppings. It is a regional staple with deep rural roots.
A rustic porridge of rye or barley flour, often eaten with fried pork and lingonberries. It is strongly associated with traditional farm cooking in western Sweden.
Cured or smoked salmon from Swedish waters, commonly served with dill, potatoes and mustard sauce. It is a classic festive and everyday Swedish speciality.
Popular bakery and café for coffee, pastries, sandwiches and light lunches. A reliable stop for Swedish fika in Torsby.
Casual restaurant in Torsby serving pizza, grills and Swedish favourites in a relaxed town-centre setting.
Hotel restaurant with a traditional atmosphere, offering Swedish dishes and a convenient central base for lunch or dinner.
Torsby is moderate for Sweden. Hotels can be pricey in peak periods, while casual dining and local transport are broadly in line with similar small Swedish towns.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or adding 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxi fares are usually not tipped beyond rounding up; cafés do not require tips.
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Torsby flygplats -> Torsby Resecentrum
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Most Karlstad to Torsby trains use the Karlstad tågstation to Torsby station pair. Use this guide to compare Karlstad and Torsby 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.
Torsby has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food options include: Liaos Dynasty, Restaurang Sahlströmsgården
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Torsby. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Torsby: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Torsby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Torsby: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Björnidet, Sahlströmsgården.
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