Jönköping - KarlstadCompare SJ, Västtrafik, Tågab, vy




The cheapest and fastest trains from Jönköping to Karlstad
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
3 h 54 m
Average duration
4 h 17 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Jönköping to Karlstad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jönköping to Karlstad will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 2 trains that leave Jönköping for Karlstad on Sun, Apr 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Apr 19 the direct trains cover the 182 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 54 m .
On Sun, Apr 19 the slowest trains will take 4 h 40 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.
4:03 PM4h40Jönköping8:43 PMKarlstad$441One-way0 transfers
7:01 PM3h54Jönköping10:55 PMKarlstad$541One-way0 transfers
7:01 PM3h54Jönköping10:55 PMKarlstad$541One-way0 transfers
4:03 PM4h40Jönköping8:43 PMKarlstad$441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Jönköping to Karlstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jönköping to Karlstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 37m. 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 train costs an average of $28, and a bus costs an average of $38.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Jönköping to Karlstad train times
The table below shows live departures for Jönköping to Karlstad trains for today, Saturday, April 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7208 Västtrafik+ 168 SJ+ 7063 Tågab | 8:00 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 3h41 | 11:41 AM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7208 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ+ 8943 Vy Tåg | 8:00 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 5h55 | 1:55 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7208 Västtrafik+ 168 SJ+ 7063 Tågab+ 10 Värmlandstrafik | 8:00 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h16 | 12:16 PM Karlstad | 3 transfers | |
7208 Västtrafik+ 170 SJ+ 8943 Vy Tåg | 8:00 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 5h55 | 1:55 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7208 Västtrafik+ 170 SJ · 629 SJ 3000 | 8:00 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 5h06 | 1:06 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7212 Västtrafik+ 174 SJ+ 7067 Tågab | 9:01 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 7h38 | 4:39 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7212 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ+ 8943 Vy Tåg | 9:01 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h54 | 1:55 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7212 Västtrafik+ 170 SJ · 629 SJ 3000 | 9:01 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h05 | 1:06 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7212 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ+ 7067 Tågab | 9:01 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 7h38 | 4:39 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7212 Västtrafik+ 170 SJ · 629 SJ 3000+ 10 Värmlandstrafik | 9:01 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h45 | 1:46 PM Karlstad | 3 transfers | |
7216 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ+ 8943 Vy Tåg | 10:01 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 3h54 | 1:55 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7216 Västtrafik+ 174 SJ+ 7067 Tågab | 10:01 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 6h38 | 4:39 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7216 Västtrafik+ 174 SJ · 665 SJ | 10:01 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 6h54 | 4:55 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7216 Västtrafik+ 174 SJ · 639 SJ 3000 | 10:01 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 8h13 | 6:14 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7216 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ+ 8943 Vy Tåg+ 10 Värmlandstrafik | 10:01 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h30 | 2:31 PM Karlstad | 3 transfers | |
7220 Västtrafik+ 178 SJ+ 7067 Tågab | 11:01 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 5h38 | 4:39 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7220 Västtrafik+ 178 SJ · 665 SJ | 11:01 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 5h54 | 4:55 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7220 Västtrafik+ 178 SJ · 639 SJ 3000 | 11:01 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 7h13 | 6:14 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7224 Västtrafik+ 178 SJ · 665 SJ | 12:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h54 | 4:55 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7224 Västtrafik+ 178 SJ+ 7067 Tågab | 12:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h38 | 4:39 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7224 Västtrafik+ 178 SJ · 639 SJ 3000 | 12:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 6h13 | 6:14 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7228 Västtrafik+ 182 SJ · 645 SJ 3000 | 1:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 8h27 | 9:28 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7228 Västtrafik+ 184 SJ · 645 SJ 3000 | 1:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 8h27 | 9:28 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7228 Västtrafik+ 178 SJ+ 7067 Tågab+ 10 Värmlandstrafik | 1:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h30 | 5:31 PM Karlstad | 3 transfers | |
7228 Västtrafik+ 180 SJ · 639 SJ 3000 | 1:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 5h13 | 6:14 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7228 Västtrafik+ 178 SJ+ 7067 Tågab | 1:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 3h38 | 4:39 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7228 Västtrafik+ 178 SJ · 665 SJ+ 10 Värmlandstrafik | 1:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h30 | 5:31 PM Karlstad | 3 transfers | |
7232 Västtrafik+ 184 SJ · 645 SJ 3000 | 2:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 7h28 | 9:28 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7232 Västtrafik+ 188 SJ · 645 SJ 3000 | 2:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 7h28 | 9:28 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7232 Västtrafik+ 180 SJ · 639 SJ 3000 | 2:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h14 | 6:14 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7232 Västtrafik+ 180 SJ · 639 SJ 3000+ 10 Värmlandstrafik | 2:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 5h01 | 7:01 PM Karlstad | 3 transfers | |
7232 Västtrafik+ 182 SJ · 645 SJ 3000 | 2:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 7h28 | 9:28 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7236 Västtrafik+ 184 SJ · 645 SJ 3000 | 3:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 6h27 | 9:28 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7236 Västtrafik+ 188 SJ · 645 SJ 3000 | 3:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 6h27 | 9:28 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7240 Västtrafik+ 188 SJ · 645 SJ 3000 | 4:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 5h27 | 9:28 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7244 Västtrafik+ 188 SJ · 645 SJ 3000 | 5:03 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h25 | 9:28 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7248 Västtrafik+ 188 SJ · 645 SJ 3000 | 6:03 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 3h25 | 9:28 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
7248 Västtrafik+ 188 SJ · 645 SJ 3000+ 10 Värmlandstrafik | 6:03 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 3h57 | 10:00 PM Karlstad | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Jönköping to Karlstad
Trains from Jönköping to Karlstad run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 113 miles (182 km) distance in 3h 31m.
Distance 113 miles (182 km) |
Average train duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 31m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:32 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Jönköping to Karlstad
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jönköping 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
Popular train stations from Jönköping to Karlstad
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Järnvägsgatan.
- Restaurant Tegel
- Aqua Dinner & Drinks
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 10
- Vox Hotel
- Elite Stora Hotellet
- Clarion Collection Hotel Victoria
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and long-distance destinations
- 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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