Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport train with SJ

Fri, Nov 07
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Showing times and prices for Nov 08

Cheapest price

$66

Average price

$68

Fastest journey

3 h 26 m

Average duration

3 h 37 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

252 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Karlstad for Stockholm Arlanda Airport on Sat, Nov 08, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Nov 08 the direct trains cover the 252 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 26 m .

On Sat, Nov 08 the slowest trains will take 3 h 54 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.

Tågab
06:22AM3h42
Karlstad
10:04AMStockholm Arlanda Airport
$661One-way
0 transfers
SJ
12:24PM3h26
Karlstad
03:50PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
$681One-way
0 transfers
SJ
05:32PM3h38
Karlstad
09:10PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
$681One-way
0 transfers
Malartag
07:35AM3h54
Karlstad
11:29AMStockholm Arlanda Airport
$691One-way
0 transfers
SJ
03:16PM4h13
Karlstad
07:29PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
$701One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €31.

Distance: 156 miles (252 km)

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€61

Average price

€32

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3h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 25m

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4h 54m

Average total duration

4h 24m

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Live departures

Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport trains for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 4:29 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
sj620 SJ 3000+flygbussarna960 Flygbussarna5:11 AM Karlstad tågstation
4h34
9:45 AM Stockholm Arlanda Airport1 transfer
sj620 SJ 3000 · 266 SJ5:11 AM Karlstad tågstation
3h40
8:51 AM Arlanda Central station1 transfer
sj620 SJ 3000+malartag918 Mälartåg5:11 AM Karlstad tågstation
3h18
8:29 AM Arlanda Central station1 transfer
sj620 SJ 3000+flygbussarna960 Flygbussarna5:11 AM Karlstad tågstation
4h49
10:00 AM Stockholm Arlanda Airport1 transfer
sj652 SJ+flygbussarna960 Flygbussarna5:48 AM Karlstad tågstation
5h12
11:00 AM Stockholm Arlanda Airport1 transfer
sj652 SJ+malartag924 Mälartåg5:48 AM Karlstad tågstation
3h42
9:30 AM Arlanda Central station1 transfer
sj652 SJ · 268 SJ5:48 AM Karlstad tågstation
4h03
9:51 AM Arlanda Central station1 transfer
sj652 SJ+flygbussarna960 Flygbussarna5:48 AM Karlstad tågstation
4h57
10:45 AM Stockholm Arlanda Airport1 transfer
sj626 SJ 3000+flygbussarna960 Flygbussarna7:34 AM Karlstad tågstation
4h56
12:30 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport1 transfer
sj626 SJ 3000+arlandaExpress7744 Arlanda Express7:34 AM Karlstad tågstation
3h40
11:14 AM Arlanda Norra station1 transfer
sj626 SJ 3000 · 18 SJ7:34 AM Karlstad tågstation
3h31
11:05 AM Arlanda Central station1 transfer
sj626 SJ 3000+flygbussarna960 Flygbussarna7:34 AM Karlstad tågstation
4h41
12:15 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport1 transfer
tagab7052 Tågab+flygbussarna960 Flygbussarna9:04 AM Karlstad tågstation
4h56
2:00 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport1 transfer
tagab7052 Tågab+malartag936 Mälartåg9:04 AM Karlstad tågstation
3h25
12:29 PM Arlanda Central station1 transfer
tagab7052 Tågab+flygbussarna960 Flygbussarna9:04 AM Karlstad tågstation
4h41
1:45 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport1 transfer
tagab7052 Tågab+arlandaExpress7754 Arlanda Express9:04 AM Karlstad tågstation
3h34
12:38 PM Arlanda Norra station1 transfer
sj660 SJ+arlandaExpress7760 Arlanda Express9:27 AM Karlstad tågstation
3h47
1:14 PM Arlanda Norra station1 transfer
sj660 SJ+flygbussarna960 Flygbussarna9:27 AM Karlstad tågstation
4h48
2:15 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport1 transfer
sj660 SJ · 20 SJ9:27 AM Karlstad tågstation
3h37
1:04 PM Arlanda Central station1 transfer
sj660 SJ+flygbussarna960 Flygbussarna9:27 AM Karlstad tågstation
5h03
2:30 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport1 transfer
tagab7023 Tågab+sj430 X 2000+flygbussarna960 Flygbussarna9:41 AM Karlstad tågstation
5h04
2:45 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport2 transfers
tagab7023 Tågab+sj430 X 2000+flygbussarna960 Flygbussarna9:41 AM Karlstad tågstation
5h19
3:00 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport2 transfers
tagab7023 Tågab+sj430 X 2000+flygbussarna960 Flygbussarna9:41 AM Karlstad tågstation
5h34
3:15 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport2 transfers
tagab7023 Tågab+sj430 X 2000+malartag940 Mälartåg9:41 AM Karlstad tågstation
3h48
1:29 PM Arlanda Central station2 transfers
varmlandstrafik500 Värmlandstrafik+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken+sj174 SJ · 280 SJ10:15 AM Karlstad busstation
5h36
3:51 PM Arlanda Central station3 transfers
varmlandstrafik500 Värmlandstrafik+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken+sj174 SJ · 54 SJ10:15 AM Karlstad busstation
5h49
4:04 PM Arlanda Central station3 transfers
varmlandstrafik500 Värmlandstrafik+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken+sj174 SJ+malartag950 Mälartåg10:15 AM Karlstad busstation
5h14
3:29 PM Arlanda Central station3 transfers
sj638 SJ 3000+flygbussarna960 Flygbussarna1:24 PM Karlstad tågstation
4h51
6:15 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport1 transfer
sj638 SJ 3000 · 282 SJ1:24 PM Karlstad tågstation
3h27
4:51 PM Arlanda Central station1 transfer
sj638 SJ 3000+flygbussarna960 Flygbussarna1:24 PM Karlstad tågstation
4h36
6:00 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport1 transfer
sj638 SJ 3000+arlandaExpress7788 Arlanda Express1:24 PM Karlstad tågstation
3h26
4:50 PM Arlanda Norra station1 transfer
sj672 SJ · 26 SJ3:16 PM Karlstad tågstation
3h48
7:04 PM Arlanda Central station1 transfer
sj672 SJ+arlandaExpress7860 Arlanda Express3:16 PM Karlstad tågstation
3h39
6:55 PM Arlanda Norra station1 transfer
sj672 SJ · 286 SJ3:16 PM Karlstad tågstation
3h34
6:50 PM Arlanda Central station1 transfer
sj672 SJ+flygbussarna960 Flygbussarna3:16 PM Karlstad tågstation
4h59
8:15 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport1 transfer
sj674 SJ+flygbussarna960 Flygbussarna4:30 PM Karlstad tågstation
5h15
9:45 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport1 transfer
sj674 SJ+flygbussarna960 Flygbussarna4:30 PM Karlstad tågstation
4h45
9:15 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport1 transfer
sj674 SJ+sl_se40 Pendeltåg4:30 PM Karlstad tågstation
4h46
9:16 PM Arlanda Central station1 transfer
sj674 SJ+arlandaExpress7966 Arlanda Express4:30 PM Karlstad tågstation
3h40
8:10 PM Arlanda Norra station1 transfer
sj648 SJ 3000+arlandaExpress7974 Arlanda Express6:32 PM Karlstad tågstation
3h38
10:10 PM Arlanda Norra station1 transfer
sj648 SJ 3000+arlandaExpress7874 Arlanda Express6:32 PM Karlstad tågstation
3h53
10:25 PM Arlanda Norra station1 transfer
sj648 SJ 3000+malartag988 Mälartåg6:32 PM Karlstad tågstation
3h57
10:29 PM Arlanda Central station1 transfer
sj648 SJ 3000+sl_se40 Pendeltåg6:32 PM Karlstad tågstation
4h44
11:16 PM Arlanda Central station1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport

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Trains from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 04:03, the last at 18:15. The fastest train covers the 156 miles (252 km) distance in 3h 18m.

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 $26 (€21)
Distance
156 miles (252 km)
Average train duration
3h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
$38 (€31)
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
3h 18m
First train
04:03
Last train
18:15
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 $26 (€21)

Train companies: SJ, Tågab, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport trainsSJ, Tågab, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Karlstad and Stockholm Arlanda Airport from $26 (€21). 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
3h 26m
Cheapest Price
$39 (€31)
SJ frequency
3 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

Tågab

About
Tågåkeriet i Bergslagen (TÅGAB) is a Swedish railway company established in 1994 and headquartered in Kristinehamn. It operates both freight and passenger trains in Sweden and Norway. TÅGAB's passenger services include routes like Gothenburg-Karlstad-Kristinehamn-Falun/Mora and Karlstad-Stockholm, often utilizing Rc3 locomotives with passenger coaches or X10 railcars. For some regional passenger transport, TÅGAB collaborates with Tåg i Bergslagen, using Bombardier Regina and SJ X12 railcars. The company also handles freight traffic, particularly for industrial plants along its routes, and was one of the first private companies for rail freight transport in Sweden.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 33m
Cheapest Price
$56 (€46)
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café service available on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservation available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible trains and assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone

vy

About
Vy, formerly known as Norwegian State Railways (NSB), is a government-owned railway company that operates most passenger train services in Norway, as well as many bus services in Norway and Sweden. Vy offers intercity, regional, and commuter train services, connecting major Norwegian cities like Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim, and also provides an international route between Oslo and Gothenburg, Sweden. Vy's train fleet includes electric multiple units like the Class 69, 72, 74, and 75 for commuter and regional services, and traditional locomotive-hauled trains for some intercity routes. Passengers can choose from various ticket types, including Single, Season, Lowfare, and Flex, with options for different comfort levels such as Plus, PlusNight lie-flat seats, and Sleeper compartments for overnight travel. Many trains offer amenities like free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and dining cars.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 7m
Cheapest Price
$70 (€57)
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation rules depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with hot and cold beverages, snacks, and light meals. Some routes offer at-seat service in Komfort class
Seat reservation
Seat reservation is optional and costs extra. Included in some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require a ticket at child fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Swedish Railways (SJ)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 3m
Cheapest Price
$81 (€66)
Swedish Railways (SJ) frequency
3 a day

FAQs: Trains from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport

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

FAQs
There is no high speed train available from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
Train ticket prices from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $38 (€31), while the average price is around $76 (€61).
A day trip from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 18m each way. However, there are 8 train trips available per day covering a distance of 156 miles (252 km).
The cheapest way to get from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport is by bus, with a cost of around $26 (€21).
Yes, the train journey from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport is scenic, offering views of Sweden's picturesque landscapes, including forests, lakes, and charming countryside villages along the way.
The train from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport takes 3h 18m and runs 8 per day.
The distance by train from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport is 156 miles (252 km).
The first train from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport leaves at 4:03 AM.
The last train from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport leaves at 6:15 PM.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
There is no direct train service currently available from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
Yes, you can take the train from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport.

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Popular train stations from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport

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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
4
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Drottninggatan.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Frost
  • Br. Olssons Elektriska
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • SEK 10
Hotel
Hotel
  • Clarion Collection Hotel Drott
  • Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad
  • Scandic Karlstad City
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • SIXT
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and long-distance destinations
Public transit options for Karlstad tågstation
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Taxi: Available outside the station
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