The cheapest and fastest trains from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$93
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Trains per day
54
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 $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
It's difficult to get from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport without transferring at least once.
634 X 2000+
9 Vy Flygbussarna1:08 PM4h32Karlstad tågstation5:40 PMStockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5)$601One-way1 transfer
634 X 2000+
9 Vy Flygbussarna1:08 PM5h02Karlstad tågstation6:10 PMStockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5)$601One-way1 transfer
634 X 2000+
9 Vy Flygbussarna1:08 PM4h47Karlstad tågstation5:55 PMStockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5)$601One-way1 transfer
8916 Vy Tåg+
9 Vy Flygbussarna12:20 PM5h20Karlstad tågstation5:40 PMStockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5)$631One-way1 transfer
8916 Vy Tåg+
9 Vy Flygbussarna12:20 PM5h50Karlstad tågstation6:10 PMStockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5)$631One-way1 transfer
620 SJ 3000+
7818 Arlanda Express6:10 AM3h16Karlstad tågstation9:26 AMArlanda Norra station$1291One-way1 transfer
626 SJ 3000 · 270 SJ8:32 AM3h19Karlstad tågstation11:51 AMArlanda Central station$951One-way1 transfer
638 SJ 3000 · 282 SJ2:30 PM3h21Karlstad tågstation5:51 PMArlanda Central station$1431One-way1 transfer
652 SJ · 42 SJ6:40 AM3h24Karlstad tågstation10:04 AMArlanda Central station$921One-way1 transfer
634 X 2000+
7778 Arlanda Express1:08 PM3h30Karlstad tågstation4:38 PMArlanda Norra station$1291One-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 $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m 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 $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport costing on average $80 (€64).
Other travel options to Stockholm Arlanda Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
Tickets start at around $80 (€64) compared to roughly $64 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-16.07 (€-12.84). The journey takes 3h 24m 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 today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
626 SJ 3000+ 7744 Arlanda Express | 8:32 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h42 | 12:14 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
626 SJ 3000+ 7742 Arlanda Express | 8:32 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h30 | 12:02 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
626 SJ 3000+ 7830 Arlanda Express | 8:32 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h54 | 12:26 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
626 SJ 3000+ 7746 Arlanda Express | 8:32 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h06 | 12:38 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
7052 Tågab+ 7758 Arlanda Express | 9:57 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h05 | 2:02 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
7052 Tågab+ 7754 Arlanda Express | 9:57 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h41 | 1:38 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
7052 Tågab+ 7756 Arlanda Express | 9:57 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h53 | 1:50 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
7052 Tågab+ 7760 Arlanda Express | 9:57 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h17 | 2:14 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
634 X 2000+ 7778 Arlanda Express | 1:08 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h30 | 4:38 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
634 X 2000+ 7782 Arlanda Express | 1:08 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h54 | 5:02 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
634 X 2000+ 7780 Arlanda Express | 1:08 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h42 | 4:50 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
634 X 2000+ 7784 Arlanda Express | 1:08 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h06 | 5:14 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
638 SJ 3000+ 7792 Arlanda Express | 2:30 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h44 | 6:14 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
638 SJ 3000+ 7790 Arlanda Express | 2:30 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h32 | 6:02 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
638 SJ 3000+ 7854 Arlanda Express | 2:30 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h56 | 6:26 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
638 SJ 3000+ 7956 Arlanda Express | 2:30 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h10 | 6:40 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
7054 Tågab+ 7858 Arlanda Express | 3:18 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h07 | 7:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
7054 Tågab+ 7958 Arlanda Express | 3:18 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h52 | 7:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
7054 Tågab+ 7856 Arlanda Express | 3:18 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h37 | 6:55 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
7054 Tågab+ 7960 Arlanda Express | 3:18 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h22 | 7:40 PM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
672 SJ · 286 SJ | 4:10 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h40 | 7:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
672 SJ+ 7862 Arlanda Express | 4:10 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h15 | 8:25 PM Arlanda Norra 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 | |
674 SJ+ 7966 Arlanda Express | 5:25 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h45 | 9:10 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+ 7968 Arlanda Express | 5:25 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h15 | 9:40 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 | |
| Friday, May 8 | |||||
620 SJ 3000+ 9 Vy Flygbussarna | 6:10 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h30 | 10:40 AM Stockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5) | 1 transfer | |
620 SJ 3000+ 9 Vy Flygbussarna | 6:10 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h45 | 10:55 AM Stockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5) | 1 transfer | |
620 SJ 3000+ 7818 Arlanda Express | 6:10 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h16 | 9:26 AM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
620 SJ 3000+ 9 Vy Flygbussarna | 6:10 AM Karlstad tågstation | 5h00 | 11:10 AM Stockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5) | 1 transfer | |
652 SJ+ 9 Vy Flygbussarna | 6:40 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h30 | 11:10 AM Stockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5) | 1 transfer | |
652 SJ+ 9 Vy Flygbussarna | 6:40 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h45 | 11:25 AM Stockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5) | 1 transfer | |
652 SJ+ 7728 Arlanda Express | 6:40 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h34 | 10:14 AM Arlanda Norra station | 1 transfer | |
652 SJ · 42 SJ | 6:40 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h24 | 10:04 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Trains from Karlstad to Stockholm Arlanda Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 18:32. The fastest train covers the 156 miles (252 km) distance in 3h 18m.
Distance 156 miles (252 km) |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 18m |
First train 5:02 AM |
Last train 6:32 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 $18 (€14). 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Drottninggatan.
- Restaurant Frost
- Br. Olssons Elektriska
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 10
- Clarion Collection Hotel Drott
- Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad
- Scandic Karlstad City
- Located in the main hall
- SIXT
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and long-distance destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
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