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Karlstad to Cologne trains

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The average train between Karlstad and Cologne takes 18h 47m and the fastest train takes 16h 40m. There is at least one train per day from Karlstad to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 47m
Duration
1,512 km
Distance
€218
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Karlstad to Cologne train times

Trains run once daily between Karlstad and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:04 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Karlstad is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Göteborg Centralstation and take an average of 18h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 40m • 3 changes
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 40m • 3 changes
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 40m • 3 changes
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 40m • 3 changes
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 44m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,512.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 47m

What companies run services between Karlstad, Sweden and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Köln Hbf via Göteborg Centralstation, Köpenhamn H, Koebenhavn H, and Hamburg-Altona in around 17h 17m.

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