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Basel to Karlstad trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Karlstad takes 26h 7m and the fastest train takes 23h 22m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Basel to Karlstad. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

26h 7m
Duration
1,912 km
Distance
kr 3,799
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Basel to Karlstad train times

Trains run twice a week between Basel and Karlstad. The earliest departure is at 4:46 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Karlstad at 9:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 26h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSnälltågetÖresundstågSwedish Railways (SJ)23h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SnälltågetÖresundstågSwedish Railways (SJ)28h 52m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,911.6 km
  • Duration: 26h 7m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Karlstad, Sweden?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Karlstad Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf, Mölndal station, and Göteborg Centralstation in around 19h 47m.

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