The cheapest and fastest trains from Karlstad to Uppsala
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
3 h 38 m
Average duration
3 h 47 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
239 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlstad to Uppsala is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlstad to Uppsala will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
It's difficult to get from Karlstad to Uppsala without transferring at least once.
620 SJ 3000 · 266 SJ
620 SJ 3000 · 42 SJ
620 SJ 3000+
918 Mälartåg
620 SJ 3000+
818 Mälartåg
8922 Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+
500 Länstrafiken+
976 Mälartåg
620 SJ 3000+
918 Mälartåg
638 SJ 3000 · 282 SJ
626 SJ 3000 · 18 SJ
638 SJ 3000+
850 Mälartåg
672 SJ · 286 SJTravel Information
Compare train and bus for Karlstad to Uppsala
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Uppsala among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€40 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Karlstad to Uppsala train times
The table below shows live departures for Karlstad to Uppsala trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
620 SJ 3000 · 266 SJ | 5:11 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h58 | 9:09 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
620 SJ 3000 · 42 SJ | 5:11 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h13 | 9:24 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
620 SJ 3000+ 918 Mälartåg | 5:11 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h38 | 8:49 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
620 SJ 3000+ 818 Mälartåg | 5:11 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h04 | 9:15 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
652 SJ+ 822 Mälartåg | 5:48 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h27 | 10:15 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
652 SJ · 268 SJ | 5:48 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h21 | 10:09 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
652 SJ+ 40 Pendeltåg | 5:48 AM Karlstad tågstation | 5h16 | 11:04 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
652 SJ+ 924 Mälartåg | 5:48 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h01 | 9:49 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
626 SJ 3000 · 18 SJ | 7:34 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h50 | 11:24 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
626 SJ 3000+ 932 Mälartåg | 7:34 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h14 | 11:48 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
626 SJ 3000 · 272 SJ | 7:34 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h35 | 12:09 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
626 SJ 3000 · 10 SJ | 7:34 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h20 | 11:54 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken+ 174 SJ · 54 SJ | 10:15 AM Karlstad busstation | 6h08 | 4:23 PM Uppsala Central Station | 3 transfers | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken+ 174 SJ+ 950 Mälartåg | 10:15 AM Karlstad busstation | 5h34 | 3:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 3 transfers | |
500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken+ 174 SJ · 280 SJ | 10:15 AM Karlstad busstation | 5h54 | 4:09 PM Uppsala Central Station | 3 transfers | |
638 SJ 3000+ 40 Pendeltåg | 1:24 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h40 | 6:04 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
638 SJ 3000 · 282 SJ | 1:24 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h45 | 5:09 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
638 SJ 3000 · 48 SJ | 1:24 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h59 | 5:23 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
638 SJ 3000+ 850 Mälartåg | 1:24 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h51 | 5:15 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
672 SJ+ 858 Mälartåg | 3:16 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h59 | 7:15 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
672 SJ · 286 SJ | 3:16 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h52 | 7:08 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
672 SJ · 26 SJ | 3:16 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h07 | 7:23 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
672 SJ+ 40 Pendeltåg | 3:16 PM Karlstad tågstation | 4h48 | 8:04 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
8922 Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+ 500 Länstrafiken+ 976 Mälartåg | 3:40 PM Karlstad tågstation | 5h09 | 8:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Karlstad to Uppsala
Distance 148 miles (239 km) |
Average train duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:12 |
Train companies: SJ, Tågab, vy, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Karlstad to Uppsala trainsSJ, Tågab, vy, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Karlstad and Uppsala from $23 (€19). 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 Uppsala

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Karlstad to Uppsala
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Stationsgatan.
- Stationen
- Kitchen & Table Uppsala
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 10
- Radisson Blu Hotel Uppsala
- Elite Hotel Academia
- Clarion Hotel Gillet
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-6 for trains to Stockholm, Gävle, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: East Coast Line
- Regional trains to Stockholm and Gävle
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