The cheapest and fastest trains from Östersund to Karlstad
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
10 h 34 m
Average duration
10 h 39 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
427 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Östersund to Karlstad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Östersund to Karlstad will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Of the 2 trains that leave Östersund for Karlstad every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 427 km distance in an average of 10 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 43 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 Östersund to Karlstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Östersund to Karlstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 427 km
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£64 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 18m Average total duration Fastest 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Östersund to Karlstad train times
The table below shows live departures for Östersund to Karlstad trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 Länstrafiken Jämtland+ 71 SJ · 621 SJ 3000 | 19:53 Östersund | 11h34 | 07:27 Karlstad tågstation | 2 changes | |
71 SJ · 621 SJ 3000 | 20:44 Östersund Central Station | 10h43 | 07:27 Karlstad tågstation | 1 change | |
| Monday 10 November | |||||
![]() | 09:57 Östersund | 10h34 | 20:31 Karlstad | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Östersund to Karlstad
Trains from Östersund to Karlstad run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:05, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 427 km distance in 10h 14m.
Distance 427 km |
Average train duration 8h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 10h 14m |
First train 01:05 |
Last train 22:32 |
Train companies: SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Östersund to Karlstad trainsSJ, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Östersund and Karlstad from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Östersund to Karlstad train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Östersund to Karlstad 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 Karlstad, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Östersund and Karlstad
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main entrance.
- Restaurang Arctura
- Jazzköket
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- SEK 5
- Clarion Hotel Grand Östersund
- Best Western Hotel Gamla Teatern
- Hotell Östersund
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: waiting area and lockers
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance connections
- 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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