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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 21
CHF40
Average ticket price on Sep 21
CHF67
Fastest journey on Sep 21
3 h 13 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
3 h 21 m
Trains on Sep 21
35
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 CHF67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF40.
It's difficult to get from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport without transferring at least once.
110 SJ+
500 Länstrafiken Örebro+
4 Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik10:20 PM10h39Karlstad8:59 AMArlanda Södra stationCHF401One-way4 transfers- 110 SJ+4 Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+
7718 Arlanda express10:20 PM10h42Karlstad9:02 AMArlanda Norra stationCHF401One-way4 transfers - 674 SJ+7966 Arlanda express5:25 PM3h45Karlstad tågstation9:10 PMArlanda Norra stationCHF431One-way1 transfer
- 900 Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+500 Länstrafiken Örebro+
910 Mälartåg9:00 PM10h55Karlstad7:55 AMArlanda Norra stationCHF441One-way4 transfers - S Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+500 Länstrafiken Örebro+20958 Mälartåg1:05 PM5h24Karlstad6:29 PMArlanda Central stationCHF451One-way3 transfers
- 620 SJ+7818 Arlanda express6:10 AM3h13Karlstad tågstation9:23 AMArlanda Södra stationCHF561One-way1 transfer
- 620 SJ+7818 Arlanda express6:10 AM3h16Karlstad tågstation9:26 AMArlanda Norra stationCHF561One-way1 transfer
- 620 SJ+918 Mälartåg6:10 AM3h19Karlstad tågstation9:29 AMArlanda Central stationCHF661One-way1 transfer
- 626 SJ+7742 Arlanda express8:32 AM3h27Karlstad tågstation11:59 AMArlanda Södra stationCHF941One-way1 transfer
- 638 SJ+7790 Arlanda express2:30 PM3h29Karlstad tågstation5:59 PMArlanda Södra stationCHF1191One-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 an average ticket price of CHF36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF36, while a train costs an average of CHF49.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF49 Average price | CHF36 Average price Cheapest | CHF52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m 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 CHF12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport costing on average CHF49.
Other travel options to Stockholm Arlanda Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
The journey is about 3m faster (3h 18m by train vs 3h 21m by car) and roughly CHF3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF49 vs CHF52). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport trains for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 634 SJ+7778 Arlanda express | 1:08 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h27 | 4:35 PM Arlanda Södra station | 1 transfer | |
| 634 SJ+7778 Arlanda express | 1:08 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h30 | 4:38 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
634 SJ+ 40 SL | 1:08 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h08 | 5:16 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
 7034 Tågab+954 Mälartåg | 1:40 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h49 | 5:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
| 7034 Tågab+7784 Arlanda express | 1:40 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h34 | 5:14 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 7034 Tågab+7784 Arlanda express | 1:40 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h31 | 5:11 PM Arlanda Södra station | 1 transfer | |
| 638 SJ+958 Mälartåg | 2:30 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h59 | 6:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
| 638 SJ+7790 Arlanda express | 2:30 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h32 | 6:02 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 638 SJ+7790 Arlanda express | 2:30 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h29 | 5:59 PM Arlanda Södra station | 1 transfer | |
| 672 SJ+7860 Arlanda express | 4:10 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h42 | 7:52 PM Arlanda Södra station | 1 transfer | |
| 672 SJ+7860 Arlanda express | 4:10 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h45 | 7:55 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
 8946 Vy Tåg+7964 Arlanda express | 4:31 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h06 | 8:37 PM Arlanda Södra station | 1 transfer | |
| 8946 Vy Tåg+579 SL | 4:31 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h23 | 8:54 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 1 transfer | |
| 988 Mälartåg+900 Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+188 SJ | 6:05 PM Karlstad | 5h24 | 11:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 4 transfers | |
| Monday, September 21 | |||||
| 620 SJ+7818 Arlanda express | 6:10 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h16 | 9:26 AM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 620 SJ+7818 Arlanda express | 6:10 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h13 | 9:23 AM Arlanda Södra station | 1 transfer | |
| 620 SJ+918 Mälartåg | 6:10 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h19 | 9:29 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
| 652 SJ+7728 Arlanda express | 6:40 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h31 | 10:11 AM Arlanda Södra station | 1 transfer | |
| 652 SJ+7728 Arlanda express | 6:40 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h34 | 10:14 AM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 8908 Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+500 Länstrafiken Örebro+168 SJ | 8:14 AM Karlstad tågstation | 5h15 | 1:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 4 transfers | |
| 626 SJ+7742 Arlanda express | 8:32 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h30 | 12:02 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| 626 SJ+826 Mälartåg · 937 Mälartåg | 8:32 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h56 | 12:28 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
| 626 SJ+932 Mälartåg | 8:32 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h57 | 12:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
| 626 SJ+7742 Arlanda express | 8:32 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h27 | 11:59 AM Arlanda Södra station | 1 transfer | |
| 660 SJ+7758 Arlanda express | 10:26 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h33 | 1:59 PM Arlanda Södra station | 1 transfer | |
| 660 SJ+7758 Arlanda express | 10:26 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h36 | 2:02 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
| S Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+500 Länstrafiken Örebro+174 SJ | 11:05 AM Karlstad | 5h24 | 4:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 4 transfers | |
| S Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+500 Länstrafiken Örebro+20954 Mälartåg | 12:05 PM Karlstad | 5h24 | 5:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 3 transfers | |
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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 20 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF18 but you can travel from only CHF12 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 18:02. The fastest train covers the 156 miles (252 km) distance in 2h 54m.
Distance 156 miles (252 km) |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF18 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 4:40 AM |
Last train 6:02 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: SJ, Tågab, vy, Malartag, VR from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport trainsSJ, Tågab, vy, Malartag, VR trains will get you between Karlstad and Stockholm Arlanda Airport from CHF12. 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.
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