The average train between Cologne and Karlstad takes 28h 28m and the fastest train takes 26h 27m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Cologne 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.
Trains run twice a week between Cologne and Karlstad. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:14 AM which arrives into Karlstad at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 28h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Karlstad. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Karlstad station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 28m.
Cologne to Karlstad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Karlstad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlstad Centralstation.
Book your Cologne to Karlstad train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Snälltåget and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Karlstad is 1,026.1 km. The road distance is 1,504 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Karlstad Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf, Mölndal station, and Göteborg Centralstation in around 17h 8m.