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Gothenburg Museum of Art
Major art museum with Nordic masters, international works, and strong modern collections. A top cultural stop at Götaplatsen.
Cheapest price
Kč347
Average price
Kč724
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlstad to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlstad to Gothenburg will cost around Kč724 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only Kč347.
Of the 14 trains that leave Karlstad for Gothenburg on Mon, Aug 03, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 206 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 23 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 34 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.
3979 SJ
3979 SJ+
10 Värmlandstrafik
800 Värmlandstrafik+
13233 Västtrafik
10 Värmlandstrafik · 901 Värmlandstrafik · 800 Värmlandstrafik+
13233 Västtrafik
800 Värmlandstrafik+
13273 Västtrafik
3979 SJ
3963 SJ
3959 SJ
3971 SJ
3975 SJTrains from Karlstad to Gothenburg run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at Kč295 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 128 miles (206 km) distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 128 miles (206 km) |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price Kč295 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 1:05 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Karlstad to Gothenburg trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3951 SJ | 6:06 AM Karlstad tågstation | 2h39 | 8:45 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3959 SJ+ 10 Värmlandstrafik | 9:32 AM Karlstad | 3h08 | 12:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3959 SJ | 10:11 AM Karlstad tågstation | 2h29 | 12:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
10 Värmlandstrafik+ 3963 SJ | 11:32 AM Karlstad | 3h08 | 2:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3963 SJ | 12:12 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2h28 | 2:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3971 SJ+ 10 Värmlandstrafik | 3:33 PM Karlstad | 3h07 | 6:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3971 SJ | 4:08 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2h32 | 6:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3975 SJ+ 10 Värmlandstrafik | 5:32 PM Karlstad | 3h08 | 8:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
13233 Västtrafik+ 10 Värmlandstrafik · 800 Värmlandstrafik · 901 Värmlandstrafik | 6:02 PM Karlstad | 4h08 | 10:10 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
3975 SJ | 6:06 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2h34 | 8:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
800 Värmlandstrafik+ 13233 Västtrafik | 6:35 PM Karlstad busstation | 3h35 | 10:10 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3979 SJ+ 10 Värmlandstrafik | 9:04 PM Karlstad | 3h51 | 12:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3979 SJ | 10:32 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2h23 | 12:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
800 Värmlandstrafik+ 13273 Västtrafik | 10:35 PM Karlstad busstation | 8h55 | 7:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
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Gothenburg is pricier than many European cities. Hotels, dining, and transit are moderate to high, though budget lunches and day passes help control costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave about 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Most Karlstad to Gothenburg trains use the Karlstad tågstation to Göteborg Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Göteborg Domkyrkan. Use this guide to compare Karlstad and Gothenburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
Karlstad, Busstation has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlstad, Busstation.
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.
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