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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
252 km
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 $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
It's difficult to get from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport without transferring at least once.
622 SJ 3000+
7822 Arlanda Express6:39 AM3h46Karlstad tågstation10:25 AMArlanda Norra station$481One-way1 transfer- 622 SJ 3000+7824 Arlanda Express6:39 AM4h16Karlstad tågstation10:55 AMArlanda Norra station$481One-way1 transfer
- 622 SJ 3000+7924 Arlanda Express6:39 AM4h01Karlstad tågstation10:40 AMArlanda Norra station$481One-way1 transfer
- 672 SJ+7860 Arlanda Express4:10 PM3h45Karlstad tågstation7:55 PMArlanda Norra station$521One-way1 transfer
- 672 SJ+7962 Arlanda Express4:10 PM4h00Karlstad tågstation8:10 PMArlanda Norra station$521One-way1 transfer
- 626 SJ 3000+7828 Arlanda Express8:32 AM3h23Karlstad tågstation11:55 AMArlanda Norra station$631One-way1 transfer
- 674 SJ+7864 Arlanda Express5:25 PM3h30Karlstad tågstation8:55 PMArlanda Norra station$581One-way1 transfer
- 622 SJ 3000+7922 Arlanda Express6:39 AM3h31Karlstad tågstation10:10 AMArlanda Norra station$781One-way1 transfer
- 626 SJ 3000 · 36 SJ8:32 AM3h32Karlstad tågstation12:04 PMArlanda Central station$691One-way1 transfer
- 634 SJ 3000+7948 Arlanda Express1:08 PM3h32Karlstad tågstation4:40 PMArlanda Norra station$961One-way1 transfer
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 $20. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport costing on average $81.
Other travel options to Stockholm Arlanda Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
Tickets start at around $81 compared to roughly $63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-18.41. The journey takes 3h 25m versus 3h 21m 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.
Live departures
Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday, August 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 622 SJ 3000+7922 Arlanda Express | 6:39 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h31 | 10:10 AM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 622 SJ 3000+7824 Arlanda Express | 6:39 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h16 | 10:55 AM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 622 SJ 3000+7924 Arlanda Express | 6:39 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h01 | 10:40 AM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 622 SJ 3000+7822 Arlanda Express | 6:39 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h46 | 10:25 AM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 626 SJ 3000 · 36 SJ | 8:32 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h32 | 12:04 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
| 626 SJ 3000+7830 Arlanda Express | 8:32 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h53 | 12:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 626 SJ 3000+7930 Arlanda Express | 8:32 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h38 | 12:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 626 SJ 3000+7828 Arlanda Express | 8:32 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h23 | 11:55 AM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
 7052 Tågab+7836 Arlanda Express | 9:57 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h58 | 1:55 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 7052 Tågab+7838 Arlanda Express | 9:57 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h28 | 2:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 7052 Tågab+7938 Arlanda Express | 9:57 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h13 | 2:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 7052 Tågab+7936 Arlanda Express | 9:57 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h43 | 1:40 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
174 SJ+7948 Arlanda Express+ 500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken | 11:15 AM Karlstad busstation | 5h25 | 4:40 PM Arlanda Norra station | 3 transfers | |
| 174 SJ+7848 Arlanda Express+500 Värmlandstrafik+500 Länstrafiken | 11:15 AM Karlstad busstation | 5h40 | 4:55 PM Arlanda Norra station | 3 transfers | |
| 174 SJ+7846 Arlanda Express+500 Länstrafiken+500 Värmlandstrafik | 11:15 AM Karlstad busstation | 5h10 | 4:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 3 transfers | |
| 634 SJ 3000+7950 Arlanda Express | 1:08 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h02 | 5:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 634 SJ 3000+7848 Arlanda Express | 1:08 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h47 | 4:55 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 634 SJ 3000+7948 Arlanda Express | 1:08 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h32 | 4:40 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 178 SJ+7856 Arlanda Express+500 Värmlandstrafik+500 Länstrafiken | 1:15 PM Karlstad busstation | 5h40 | 6:55 PM Arlanda Norra station | 3 transfers | |
| 500 Värmlandstrafik+500 Länstrafiken+178 SJ+7956 Arlanda Express | 1:15 PM Karlstad busstation | 5h25 | 6:40 PM Arlanda Norra station | 3 transfers | |
| 500 Värmlandstrafik+178 SJ+7854 Arlanda Express+500 Länstrafiken | 1:15 PM Karlstad busstation | 5h10 | 6:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 3 transfers | |
| 672 SJ · 286 SJ | 4:10 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h40 | 7:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
| 672 SJ+7860 Arlanda Express | 4:10 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h45 | 7:55 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 672 SJ+7962 Arlanda Express | 4:10 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h00 | 8:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 672 SJ+7862 Arlanda Express | 4:10 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h15 | 8:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 674 SJ+7968 Arlanda Express | 5:25 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h15 | 9:40 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 674 SJ+7866 Arlanda Express | 5:25 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h00 | 9:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 674 SJ+7864 Arlanda Express | 5:25 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h30 | 8:55 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 674 SJ+7966 Arlanda Express | 5:25 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h45 | 9:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 648 SJ 3000+7874 Arlanda Express | 7:36 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h49 | 11:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 648 SJ 3000+7876 Arlanda Express | 7:36 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h19 | 11:55 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 648 SJ 3000+7976 Arlanda Express | 7:36 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h04 | 11:40 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 648 SJ 3000+7974 Arlanda Express | 7:36 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h34 | 11:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 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 9 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 but you can travel from only $20 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:02, the last at 18:36. The fastest train covers the 156 miles (252 km) distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 156 miles (252 km) |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 4:02 AM |
Last train 6:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: SJ, Tågab, vy, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport trainsSJ, Tågab, vy, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Karlstad and Stockholm Arlanda Airport from $20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Most Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport trains use the Karlstad tågstation to Stockholm Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Karlstad and Stockholm Arlanda Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Karlstad tågstation from Karlstad city centre
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.
Getting to Karlstad, Mariebergsskogen from Karlstad city centre
Karlstad, Mariebergsskogen is 1 km from Karlstad city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlstad, Mariebergsskogen train station facilities and services
Karlstad, Mariebergsskogen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafe available inside the station.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Karlstad, Mariebergsskogen. ATMs are available at Karlstad, Mariebergsskogen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karlstad, Mariebergsskogen.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karlstad, Mariebergsskogen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlstad, Mariebergsskogen: Wheelchair accessible platforms.
Getting to Karlstad, Busstation from Karlstad city centre
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.
Most popular train connections from Karlstad
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