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Trip Overview

The train between Helsinki and Karlstad takes 45h 46m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Helsinki 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.

45h 46m
Duration
2,251 km
Distance
kr 3,645
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Helsinki to Karlstad train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Helsinki and Karlstad. The service departs Helsinki at 4:20 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Karlstad at 13:06:00. All services require a transfer at Oulu and take an average of 45h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)Vy NorrtågSwedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)45h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)Vy NorrtågSwedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)45h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)Vy NorrtågSwedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)45h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)Vy NorrtågSwedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)45h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)Vy NorrtågSwedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)45h 46m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Helsinki to Karlstad? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 2,250.8 km
  • Duration: 45h 46m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Karlstad, Sweden?

You can take a train from Helsinki to Karlstad Centralstation via Oulu, Haaparanta pohjoinen, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum, and Stockholm Centralstation in around 27h 26m.

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