Karlstad to Arvika train with Värmlandstrafik

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Karlstad to Arvika

Showing times and prices for Jun 22

Cheapest price

$11

Average price

$14

Fastest journey

40 m

Average duration

41 m

Trains per day

31

Distance

60 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlstad to Arvika is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Karlstad to Arvika will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.

Fast trains

Of the 31 trains that leave Karlstad for Arvika on Mon, Jun 22, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 60 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .

On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 41 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.

  • SJ645 SJ 3000
    9:09 PM0h40
    Karlstad tågstation
    9:49 PMArvika Station
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • Värmlandstrafik10 Värmlandstrafik · 8939 Värmlandstrafik
    9:04 PM1h52
    Karlstad
    10:56 PMArvika Station
    $121One-way
    1 transfer
  • Värmlandstrafik8903 Värmlandstrafik
    6:33 AM0h48
    Karlstad tågstation
    7:21 AMArvika Station
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Värmlandstrafik10 Värmlandstrafik · 8907 Värmlandstrafik
    6:33 AM2h23
    Karlstad
    8:56 AMArvika Station
    $121One-way
    1 transfer
  • Värmlandstrafik10 Värmlandstrafik · 8921 Värmlandstrafik
    2:32 PM1h42
    Karlstad
    4:14 PMArvika Station
    $121One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Karlstad to Arvika

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Arvika among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $7.

Distance: 37 miles (60 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

$10

Average price

$10

Average price

Cheapest

$16

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

47m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 3m

Average total duration

1h 33m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

58m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Karlstad to Arvika is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad to Arvika:

A bus is $0.01 (€0.01) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlstad to Arvika costing on average $10 (€8).

The fastest way to travel from Karlstad to Arvika is by train with an average journey time of 47m.

Other travel options to Arvika take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Karlstad and Arvika including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Karlstad to Arvika among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 11m faster (47m by train vs 58m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($10 (€8) vs $16 (€13)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with SJ, Vy Travel AB.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Karlstad to Arvika train times

The table below shows live departures for Karlstad to Arvika trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Värmlandstrafik10 Värmlandstrafik+SJ669 SJ5:32 PM Karlstad
1h26
6:58 PM Arvika Station1 transfer
Värmlandstrafik18937 Värmlandstrafik5:37 PM Karlstad tågstation
0h55
6:32 PM Arvika Station0 transfersDirect
SJ669 SJ6:17 PM Karlstad tågstation
0h41
6:58 PM Arvika Station0 transfersDirect
Värmlandstrafik10 Värmlandstrafik · 18935 Värmlandstrafik7:02 PM Karlstad
2h05
9:07 PM Arvika Station1 transfer
Värmlandstrafik10 Värmlandstrafik+SJ645 SJ 30007:47 PM Karlstad
2h02
9:49 PM Arvika Station1 transfer
Värmlandstrafik18935 Värmlandstrafik8:19 PM Karlstad tågstation
0h48
9:07 PM Arvika Station0 transfersDirect
SJ645 SJ 30009:09 PM Karlstad tågstation
0h40
9:49 PM Arvika Station0 transfersDirect
Värmlandstrafik10 Värmlandstrafik · 18939 Värmlandstrafik9:19 PM Karlstad
1h45
11:04 PM Arvika Station1 transfer
Värmlandstrafik18939 Värmlandstrafik10:08 PM Karlstad tågstation
0h56
11:04 PM Arvika Station0 transfersDirect
Monday, June 22
Värmlandstrafik8901 Värmlandstrafik5:31 AM Karlstad tågstation
0h53
6:24 AM Arvika Station0 transfersDirect
Värmlandstrafik10 Värmlandstrafik · 8907 Värmlandstrafik6:33 AM Karlstad
2h23
8:56 AM Arvika Station1 transfer
Värmlandstrafik8903 Värmlandstrafik6:33 AM Karlstad tågstation
0h48
7:21 AM Arvika Station0 transfersDirect
Värmlandstrafik10 Värmlandstrafik+SJ621 SJ 30007:31 AM Karlstad
1h43
9:14 AM Arvika Station1 transfer
Värmlandstrafik8907 Värmlandstrafik8:00 AM Karlstad tågstation
0h56
8:56 AM Arvika Station0 transfersDirect
Värmlandstrafik10 Värmlandstrafik · 8911 Värmlandstrafik8:32 AM Karlstad
1h56
10:28 AM Arvika Station1 transfer
SJ621 SJ 30008:34 AM Karlstad tågstation
0h40
9:14 AM Arvika Station0 transfersDirect
Värmlandstrafik8911 Värmlandstrafik9:29 AM Karlstad tågstation
0h59
10:28 AM Arvika Station0 transfersDirect
Värmlandstrafik10 Värmlandstrafik+SJ653 SJ9:32 AM Karlstad
1h36
11:08 AM Arvika Station1 transfer
SJ653 SJ10:27 AM Karlstad tågstation
0h41
11:08 AM Arvika Station0 transfersDirect
Värmlandstrafik10 Värmlandstrafik · 8913 Värmlandstrafik11:32 AM Karlstad
1h57
1:29 PM Arvika Station1 transfer
Värmlandstrafik10 Värmlandstrafik+SJ629 SJ 300012:02 PM Karlstad
1h48
1:50 PM Arvika Station1 transfer
Värmlandstrafik8913 Värmlandstrafik12:40 PM Karlstad tågstation
0h49
1:29 PM Arvika Station0 transfersDirect
Värmlandstrafik10 Värmlandstrafik · 8915 Värmlandstrafik1:02 PM Karlstad
1h52
2:54 PM Arvika Station1 transfer
SJ629 SJ 30001:09 PM Karlstad tågstation
0h41
1:50 PM Arvika Station0 transfersDirect
Värmlandstrafik8915 Värmlandstrafik1:59 PM Karlstad tågstation
0h55
2:54 PM Arvika Station0 transfersDirect
Värmlandstrafik10 Värmlandstrafik · 8921 Värmlandstrafik2:32 PM Karlstad
1h42
4:14 PM Arvika Station1 transfer
Värmlandstrafik8921 Värmlandstrafik3:25 PM Karlstad tågstation
0h49
4:14 PM Arvika Station0 transfersDirect
Värmlandstrafik10 Värmlandstrafik · 8925 Värmlandstrafik3:33 PM Karlstad
1h53
5:26 PM Arvika Station1 transfer
Värmlandstrafik8925 Värmlandstrafik4:31 PM Karlstad tågstation
0h55
5:26 PM Arvika Station0 transfersDirect
Värmlandstrafik10 Värmlandstrafik · 8929 Värmlandstrafik4:34 PM Karlstad
1h44
6:18 PM Arvika Station1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Karlstad to Arvika

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Trains from Karlstad to Arvika run on average 15 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.

There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 37 miles (60 km) distance in 40m.

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 $7 (€6)
Distance
37 miles (60 km)
Average train duration
47m
Cheapest ticket price
$7 (€6)
Trains per day
15
Direct trains
10
Fastest train
40m
First train
4:23 AM
Last train
10:10 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
2 days
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 $7 (€6)

Train companies: Värmlandstrafik, SJ, Vy Travel AB from Karlstad to Arvika trainsVärmlandstrafik, SJ, Vy Travel AB trains will get you between Karlstad and Arvika from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SJ

About
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. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a café car. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
40m
Cheapest Price
$7 (€6)
SJ frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, bistro car with snacks and drinks, at-seat service in 1st class
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for additional fee in 2nd class, included in 1st class ticket
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets free in carrier, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Learn more about SJ

Värmlandstrafik

About
Värmlandstrafik is the public transport authority for Värmland, Sweden, owned by the regional authority Region Värmland. They operate train lines, regional and city bus lines, and even boat buses in some areas. Värmlandstrafik's train services include lines such as Charlottenberg–Karlstad–Degerfors and Karlstad–Torsby, and their tickets are also valid on the SJ line between Karlstad–Åmål. They utilize X52/X53 and Y31 motor coaches for their train services. Passengers can purchase various ticket types, including single tickets and period tickets, and there are also discounts for groups and children. Tickets can be bought through their app, agents, travel cards, web store, aboard vehicles, or at ticket machines. The Värmlandstrafik app also offers a trip planner with real-time displays, stop times, downloadable timetables, and the ability to book on-demand services.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
54m
Cheapest Price
$12 (€10)
Luggage included
Regular luggage allowed within reasonable limits
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated storage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible before departure with a fee
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Seat reservation
Seat reservation is not required for most regional trains
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible trains and assistance available upon request
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone

Vy Travel AB

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Vy Travel AB frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Karlstad to Arvika

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlstad to Arvika 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 Arvika, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Karlstad to Arvika can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $7 (€6), while the average price is around $10 (€8).
The train from Karlstad to Arvika takes 40m and runs 15 per day.
The first train from Karlstad to Arvika leaves at 4:23 AM.
The distance by train from Karlstad to Arvika is 37 miles (60 km).
The last train from Karlstad to Arvika leaves at 10:10 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Karlstad to Arvika.
Yes, there is a direct train from Karlstad to Arvika. This service operates 10 times per day, provided by SJ, Vy Travel AB.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Karlstad to Arvika.
The train station in Karlstad that goes to Arvika is Karlstad tågstation, which connects to Arvika Station.
The cheapest way to get from Karlstad to Arvika is by bus, with a cost of around $7 (€6).
Yes, the train journey from Karlstad to Arvika is scenic, offering views of lush forests, serene lakes, and charming Swedish countryside.
Yes, a day trip from Karlstad to Arvika is feasible. The journey takes 40m and covers 37 miles (60 km). There are 12 trains per day.
To fully experience Arvika's cultural sites, natural beauty, and local activities, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.
Yes, you can take the train from Karlstad to Arvika.
Since both Karlstad and Arvika are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Arvika include Kongsvinger, Charlottenberg, Kil, Amotfors, Hallsberg.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Karlstad to Arvika among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK) as its currency. It is generally better for travelers to use cards, as card payments are widely accepted across the country, including in most shops, restaurants, and public transportation. Cash is less commonly used but can be handy in smaller towns or for small purchases.
In Arvika, travelers should be mindful of typical urban safety concerns such as pickpocketing in crowded areas and exercise caution when using ATMs. There are no widespread reports of specific scams targeting travelers, but staying vigilant with personal belongings and verifying transportation and ticket purchases through official channels can help ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Karlstad to Arvika

Most Karlstad to Arvika trains use the Karlstad tågstation to Arvika tågstation station pair, with some services arriving at Edane station. Use this guide to compare Karlstad and Arvika train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Karlstad
Arrival train stations in Arvika

Which Karlstad station do trains to Arvika leave from?

Trains from Karlstad to Arvika leave from Karlstad tågstation. The station is from Karlstad city centre at Karlstad Centralstation, 652 25 Karlstad, Sweden.
Karlstad tågstationKarlstad Centralstation, 652 25 Karlstad, SwedenWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Karlstad tågstation from Karlstad city centre

BusSeveral lines available
TaxiAvailable outside the station

Karlstad tågstation 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 and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Frost, Br. Olssons Elektriska

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Karlstad tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Karlstad tågstation. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Karlstad tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Karlstad tågstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Karlstad tågstation: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Drott, Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Scandic Karlstad City.

More about Karlstad tågstation
Karlstad, Mariebergsskogen
Karlstad, Busstation652 25 Karlstad, SwedenAccessibility
City-centre transport

Getting to Karlstad, Busstation from Karlstad city centre

Bus1, 3, 4, 7, 11, S, 22, 900, 901 · 2m · $1 · every ~48 min

Karlstad, Busstation train station facilities and services

Karlstad, Busstation has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Karlstad, Busstation.

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