Kalmar to Karlstad trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kalmar and Karlstad takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Kalmar 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.

6h 27m
Duration: 522 km
Distance: kr 960
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Alvesta

best

Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Alvesta stationtrain
Take the train from Alvesta station to Hallsberg stationtrain 544 / ...
Take the train from Hallsberg station to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 629 / ...

6h 22m

kr 746–1,278

Kalmar to Karlstad train times

Trains run twice daily between Kalmar and Karlstad. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kalmar is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Karlstad at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Alvesta station and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

3:52 PM → 9:06 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
5:00 PM → 10:21 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
8:00 PM → 8:31 AM
Arrives next day
12h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, June 12, 2026

4:55 AM → 10:24 AM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 3:32 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
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