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Compare train and bus for Hamburg to Karlstad

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Karlstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, and a train costs an average of €55.

Distance: 421 miles (679 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus
€95 Average price	€86 Average price Cheapest
12h 38m Average total duration Fastest 12h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	19h 1m Average total duration 18h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hamburg to Karlstad

Germany

Sweden

Trains from Hamburg to Karlstad run on average 2 times per day, taking around 12h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) but you can travel from only $55 (€44) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $55 (€44)

Distance

421 miles (679 km)

Average train duration

12h 8m

Cheapest ticket price

$68 (€55)

Trains per day

Fastest train

13h 44m

First train

05:10

Last train

22:03

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $55 (€44)

Train providers: SJ and Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg to Karlstad trains

Buy your official SJ and Deutsche Bahn train tickets between Hamburg and Karlstad from $65 (€52) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

SJ is a Swedish train company that offers a wide range of services to its passengers. It operates high-speed trains, regional trains, and night trains, all of which are comfortable and reliable. The high-speed trains, X2000, are the fastest way to travel between cities, while the regional trains, Pågatåg, are perfect for shorter trips. The night trains, SJ Nattåg, offer a comfortable way to travel overnight. SJ offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and SJ Prio tickets, which offer discounts for frequent travelers. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.

SJ from Hamburg to Karlstad train information:

Average Duration: 13 h 43 min
Cheapest Price: $65

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

FAQs: Trains from Hamburg to Karlstad

FAQs: Travel by train from Hamburg to Karlstad easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Karlstad.

Cheap train tickets from Hamburg to Karlstad can start from as little as $60 (€48) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Hamburg to Karlstad is $86 (€69); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Hamburg to Karlstad train travel time is 13 h 43 min for the 421 mile (679 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Hamburg to Karlstad leaves at 5: 10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Hamburg to Karlstad leaves at 10: 03 PM.

There is 1 train a day from Hamburg to Karlstad which require at least one change with SJ. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Hamburg to Karlstad train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with SJ. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Karlstad from Hamburg to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 03 PM.

The cheapest month to travel from Hamburg to Karlstad by train is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Hamburg to Karlstad including taking a bus or train.