- Must visit
Jönköpings läns museum
Regional museum with art, cultural history, and the John Bauer collection; one of the city’s main indoor attractions.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlstad to Jönköping is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlstad to Jönköping will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
It's difficult to get from Karlstad to Jönköping without transferring at least 2 times.
622 SJ 3000 · 167 SJ+
7237 Västtrafik
660 SJ · 173 SJ+
7245 Västtrafik
660 SJ · 173 SJ+
7249 Västtrafik
634 SJ 3000 · 175 SJ+
7253 Västtrafik
672 SJ · 183 SJ+
7267 Västtrafik
638 SJ 3000 · 175 SJ+
7249 Västtrafik
660 SJ · 167 SJ+
7233 Västtrafik
672 SJ · 179 SJ+
7257 Västtrafik
634 SJ 3000 · 173 SJ+
7245 Västtrafik
638 SJ 3000 · 175 SJ+
7249 Västtrafik+
10 VärmlandstrafikOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Jönköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. 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 $17, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad to Jönköping:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlstad to Jönköping costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Jönköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€27) compared to roughly $49 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16 (€13). The journey takes 3h 12m versus 3h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Karlstad to Jönköping trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
622 SJ 3000 · 163 SJ+ 7233 Västtrafik | 6:39 AM Karlstad tågstation | 7h20 | 1:59 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
622 SJ 3000 · 163 SJ+ 7229 Västtrafik | 6:39 AM Karlstad tågstation | 6h21 | 1:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
622 SJ 3000 · 167 SJ+ 7237 Västtrafik | 6:39 AM Karlstad tågstation | 8h21 | 3:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 165 SJ · 167 SJ+ 7237 Västtrafik | 8:15 AM Karlstad busstation | 6h45 | 3:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 165 SJ · 173 SJ+ 7245 Västtrafik | 8:15 AM Karlstad busstation | 8h47 | 5:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 165 SJ · 167 SJ+ 7241 Västtrafik | 8:15 AM Karlstad busstation | 7h45 | 4:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
660 SJ · 167 SJ+ 7233 Västtrafik+ 10 Värmlandstrafik | 9:16 AM Karlstad | 4h43 | 1:59 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
660 SJ · 167 SJ+ 7233 Västtrafik | 10:26 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h33 | 1:59 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
660 SJ · 169 SJ+ 7241 Västtrafik | 10:26 AM Karlstad tågstation | 5h34 | 4:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
660 SJ · 173 SJ+ 7245 Västtrafik | 10:26 AM Karlstad tågstation | 6h36 | 5:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
660 SJ · 173 SJ+ 7249 Västtrafik | 10:26 AM Karlstad tågstation | 7h36 | 6:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
634 SJ 3000 · 173 SJ+ 7245 Västtrafik+ 10 Värmlandstrafik | 12:17 PM Karlstad | 4h45 | 5:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
634 SJ 3000 · 173 SJ+ 7245 Västtrafik | 1:08 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h54 | 5:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
634 SJ 3000 · 173 SJ+ 7249 Västtrafik | 1:08 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h54 | 6:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
634 SJ 3000 · 175 SJ+ 7253 Västtrafik | 1:08 PM Karlstad tågstation | 5h53 | 7:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
634 SJ 3000 · 173 SJ+ 7253 Västtrafik | 1:08 PM Karlstad tågstation | 5h53 | 7:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
638 SJ 3000 · 175 SJ+ 7249 Västtrafik+ 10 Värmlandstrafik | 1:47 PM Karlstad | 4h15 | 6:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
638 SJ 3000 · 175 SJ+ 7249 Västtrafik | 2:30 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h32 | 6:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
638 SJ 3000 · 177 SJ+ 7257 Västtrafik | 2:30 PM Karlstad tågstation | 5h30 | 8:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
638 SJ 3000 · 177 SJ+ 7267 Västtrafik | 2:30 PM Karlstad tågstation | 8h34 | 11:04 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
638 SJ 3000 · 183 SJ+ 7267 Västtrafik | 2:30 PM Karlstad tågstation | 8h34 | 11:04 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
672 SJ · 179 SJ+ 7257 Västtrafik+ 10 Värmlandstrafik | 3:17 PM Karlstad | 4h43 | 8:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
672 SJ · 179 SJ+ 7267 Västtrafik | 4:10 PM Karlstad tågstation | 6h54 | 11:04 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
672 SJ · 183 SJ+ 7267 Västtrafik | 4:10 PM Karlstad tågstation | 6h54 | 11:04 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
672 SJ · 179 SJ+ 7257 Västtrafik | 4:10 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h50 | 8:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Karlstad to Jönköping run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 113 miles (182 km) distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 113 miles (182 km) |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 12:22 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Jönköping — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Jönköping trip today.
Regional museum with art, cultural history, and the John Bauer collection; one of the city’s main indoor attractions.
Specialist museum in a former match factory explaining Jönköping’s global match industry and local industrial heritage.
Museum covering the history of Husqvarna’s manufacturing, from weapons to motorcycles, sewing machines, and household products.
Long lakeside promenade and beach area along Lake Vättern, ideal for walking, views, and everyday local city life.
Hilltop city park with open green space, playgrounds, and panoramic views over Jönköping and the lakes.
Island destination in Lake Vättern known for cycling, open landscapes, and a relaxed heritage-rich atmosphere.
A traditional Småland sausage with a mildly sour, smoky flavor, often served with dill-stewed potatoes and pickled beetroot. It is a classic regional dish connected to the area around Jönköping.
Potato dumplings traditionally filled with pork and onion, served with melted butter, cream, and lingonberries. Common across southern Sweden and well known in Småland.
Crispy Swedish potato pancakes served with fried pork and lingonberries. This hearty comfort food is widely eaten in the region and is a familiar classic on Swedish lunch menus.
A well-known upscale restaurant in central Jönköping, recognized for refined Nordic cooking, tasting menus, and a modern yet relaxed atmosphere.
An established seafood-focused restaurant known for carefully prepared fish dishes, shellfish, and a polished dining room suitable for a special meal.
A long-established Jönköping restaurant appreciated for its contemporary Swedish and European dishes, dependable quality, and warm, intimate atmosphere.
Prices are high by global standards. Eating out and alcohol cost more, but transport and coffee are manageable.
Tipping is not expected because service is included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. Little or no tip in cafés.
Official public transport app
Jönköping Centralstation, Jönköping -> Jönköping Resecentrum, Jönköping
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlstad to Jönköping 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 Jönköping, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need