- Must visit
Värmlands Museum
Värmlands Museum presents regional history, design, and art in a striking waterfront building, making it one of Karlstad’s essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Örebro to Karlstad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Örebro to Karlstad will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
It's difficult to get from Örebro to Karlstad without transferring at least once.
179 SJ · 643 SJ 3000
165 SJ · 627 X 2000
165 SJ · 627 X 2000
8201 Tåg i Bergslagen+
621 SJ 3000
8201 Tåg i Bergslagen+
621 SJ 3000
167 SJ · 629 SJ 3000
167 SJ · 629 SJ 3000
177 SJ · 669 SJ
165 SJ · 627 X 2000
165 SJ · 627 X 2000Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Örebro to Karlstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€18 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Örebro to Karlstad:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Örebro to Karlstad costing on average €18.
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €0.83. The journey takes 1h 35m versus 1h 16m 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.
Direct services run with SJ, Vy Travel AB.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Örebro to Karlstad trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
171 SJ · 665 SJ | 1:40 PM Örebro southern station | 1h52 | 3:32 PM Karlstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
177 SJ · 669 SJ | 4:35 PM Örebro southern station | 1h39 | 6:14 PM Karlstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
179 SJ · 643 SJ 3000 | 5:36 PM Örebro southern station | 1h50 | 7:26 PM Karlstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
621 SJ 3000+ 8201 Tåg i Bergslagen | 6:25 AM Örebro Central Station | 2h06 | 8:31 AM Karlstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
621 SJ 3000+ 8201 Tåg i Bergslagen | 6:28 AM Örebro southern station | 2h03 | 8:31 AM Karlstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
161 SJ · 653 SJ | 8:24 AM Örebro southern station | 2h00 | 10:24 AM Karlstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
165 SJ · 627 X 2000 | 10:38 AM Örebro Central Station | 1h42 | 12:20 PM Karlstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
165 SJ · 627 X 2000 | 10:41 AM Örebro southern station | 1h39 | 12:20 PM Karlstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
167 SJ · 629 SJ 3000 | 11:28 AM Örebro Central Station | 1h38 | 1:06 PM Karlstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
167 SJ · 629 SJ 3000 | 11:31 AM Örebro southern station | 1h35 | 1:06 PM Karlstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Örebro to Karlstad run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 60 miles (97 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 60 miles (97 km) |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 10:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Karlstad — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Karlstad trip today.
Värmlands Museum presents regional history, design, and art in a striking waterfront building, making it one of Karlstad’s essential cultural visits.
Sandgrund Lars Lerin is a celebrated art gallery showing Lars Lerin’s watercolor works in a former dance hall by the river.
Brigadmuseum explores Sweden’s Cold War and military history through immersive exhibitions, vehicles, and personal stories.
Mariebergsskogen is Karlstad’s beloved city park, with lakeside walks, gardens, playgrounds, and easy year-round outdoor recreation.
Sandgrundsudden is a scenic waterfront peninsula with museum architecture, river views, and one of the city’s most pleasant walking areas.
Stora Torget is the central square, surrounded by shops and civic buildings, and an easy starting point for exploring Karlstad on foot.
A crisp potato waffle from Värmland, traditionally served with lingonberries and often pork or cream. It is one of the region’s best-known heritage dishes.
A dense porridge of roasted oat or barley flour, shaped by hand and served with fried pork and lingonberries. Strongly linked to old farm cooking in Värmland.
Pickled herring in classic Swedish styles such as onion, mustard, or dill. Common on festive tables in Värmland and across Sweden.
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for seasonal Nordic tasting menus, careful technique, and a polished atmosphere in central Karlstad.
Popular casual venue and brewery known for craft beer, hearty Swedish pub food, and a lively waterfront setting.
Well-known restaurant serving grilled meats, classic dishes, and drinks in a relaxed brasserie-style atmosphere.
Moderate for Sweden: hotels and dining are not cheap, but local transit is manageable and Karlstad is usually less costly than Stockholm or Gothenburg.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or adding 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxis may be rounded up; cafes usually do not require tips.
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Karlstad tågstation -> Stora Torget, Karlstad
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Örebro to Karlstad 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 Karlstad, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Örebro to Karlstad trains use the Örebro Södra station to Karlstad tågstation station pair, with some services arriving at Karlstad, Busstation. Use this guide to compare Örebro and Karlstad train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Örebro Södra station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Örebro Södra station.
Available at Örebro Södra station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Örebro Södra station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Örebro Södra station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Hotel Örebro, Elite Stora Hotellet Örebro.
Örebro Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Sobi, Restaurang Efesos
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Örebro Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Örebro Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Örebro Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Örebro Centralstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Örebro Centralstation: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Hotel Örebro, Elite Stora Hotellet Örebro, Best Western Eurostop Örebro.
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 options include: Restaurant Frost, Br. Olssons Elektriska
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Karlstad tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Karlstad tågstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlstad tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlstad tågstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlstad tågstation: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Drott, Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Scandic Karlstad City.
Karlstad, Busstation has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlstad, Busstation.
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