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Värmlands Museum
Värmlands Museum presents regional history, design, and art in a striking waterfront building, making it one of Karlstad’s essential cultural visits.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Karlstad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Karlstad will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
It's difficult to get from Gothenburg to Karlstad without transferring at least once.
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Trains from Gothenburg to Karlstad run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 128 miles (206 km) distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 128 miles (206 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Gothenburg to Karlstad.
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Karlstad trains for tomorrow, Friday, October 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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3420 Västtrafik+ 621 SJ Snabbtåg | 4:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h01 | 8:31 AM Karlstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
63950 SJ Ersättningsbuss+ 3950 SJ Regional | 4:30 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen | 3h11 | 7:41 AM Karlstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
31 Västtrafik · 3220 Västtrafik+ 3950 SJ Regional | 4:37 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen | 3h04 | 7:41 AM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
3426 Västtrafik+ 500 Värmlandstrafik+ 593 Länstrafiken Örebro+ 9363 BT Buss | 6:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h30 | 12:00 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3 transfers | |
63952 SJ Ersättningsbuss+ 3952 SJ Regional | 6:35 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen | 3h10 | 9:45 AM Karlstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
31 Västtrafik · 3228 Västtrafik+ 3952 SJ Regional | 6:36 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen | 3h09 | 9:45 AM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
63956 SJ Ersättningsbuss+ 3956 SJ Regional | 8:13 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen | 3h30 | 11:43 AM Karlstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
170 SJ Regional+ 629 SJ Snabbtåg | 8:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h37 | 1:06 PM Karlstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
63964 SJ Ersättningsbuss+ 3964 SJ Regional | 12:13 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen | 3h30 | 3:43 PM Karlstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
31 Västtrafik · 3252 Västtrafik+ 3964 SJ Regional | 12:37 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen | 3h06 | 3:43 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
31 Västtrafik · 3260 Västtrafik+ 3968 SJ Regional | 2:37 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen | 3h12 | 5:49 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
643 SJ Snabbtåg+ 184 SJ Regional | 3:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h57 | 7:26 PM Karlstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
31 Västtrafik · 3268 Västtrafik+ 3972 SJ Regional | 4:37 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen | 3h03 | 7:40 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
63976 SJ Ersättningsbuss+ 3976 SJ Regional | 6:30 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen | 3h08 | 9:38 PM Karlstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
31 Västtrafik · 3276 Västtrafik+ 3976 SJ Regional | 6:37 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen | 3h01 | 9:38 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
2050 VR+ 989 Mälartåg+ 500 Länstrafiken Örebro+ 500 Värmlandstrafik | 7:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 11h32 | 6:56 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4 transfers | |
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Värmlands Museum presents regional history, design, and art in a striking waterfront building, making it one of Karlstad’s essential cultural visits.
Sandgrund Lars Lerin is a celebrated art gallery showing Lars Lerin’s watercolor works in a former dance hall by the river.
Brigadmuseum explores Sweden’s Cold War and military history through immersive exhibitions, vehicles, and personal stories.
Mariebergsskogen is Karlstad’s beloved city park, with lakeside walks, gardens, playgrounds, and easy year-round outdoor recreation.
Sandgrundsudden is a scenic waterfront peninsula with museum architecture, river views, and one of the city’s most pleasant walking areas.
Stora Torget is the central square, surrounded by shops and civic buildings, and an easy starting point for exploring Karlstad on foot.
A crisp potato waffle from Värmland, traditionally served with lingonberries and often pork or cream. It is one of the region’s best-known heritage dishes.
A dense porridge of roasted oat or barley flour, shaped by hand and served with fried pork and lingonberries. Strongly linked to old farm cooking in Värmland.
Pickled herring in classic Swedish styles such as onion, mustard, or dill. Common on festive tables in Värmland and across Sweden.
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for seasonal Nordic tasting menus, careful technique, and a polished atmosphere in central Karlstad.
Popular casual venue and brewery known for craft beer, hearty Swedish pub food, and a lively waterfront setting.
Well-known restaurant serving grilled meats, classic dishes, and drinks in a relaxed brasserie-style atmosphere.
Moderate for Sweden: hotels and dining are not cheap, but local transit is manageable and Karlstad is usually less costly than Stockholm or Gothenburg.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or adding 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxis may be rounded up; cafes usually do not require tips.
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Most Gothenburg to Karlstad trains use the Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad tågstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Gothenburg and Karlstad train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Göteborg Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Espresso House, Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill, Franks gatukök, Fruit & Berry, Happy M Kitchen, Le Croissant, Lilla London, Metropolitan, Mr. Shou, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are 6 ATM machines located in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30. Information desks are opposite the taxi station. .
Luggage storage is there are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Centralstation: All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Royal, Hotel Pigalle, ProfilHotels | Opera.
Göteborg Gamlestaden Station is 3 km from Gothenburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Göteborg Gamlestaden Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Göteborg Gamlestaden Station.
Available at Göteborg Gamlestaden Station: Parking.
Available at Göteborg Gamlestaden Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Gamlestaden Station.
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.
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