The average train between Karlstad and Ystad takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlstad to Ystad. 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 every 4 hours between Karlstad and Ystad. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlstad is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Ystad at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Göteborg Centralstation and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Karlstad to Ystad. However, there are services departing from Karlstad station and arriving at Ystad station via Göteborg Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Karlstad to Ystad train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Karlstad Centralstation.
Karlstad to Ystad train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Ystad Station.
Book your Karlstad to Ystad train tickets online with Swedish Railways (SJ), Skånetrafiken and Öresundståg.
The distance between Karlstad and Ystad is 439.6 km. The road distance is 610 km.
You can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Ystad Station via Göteborg Centralstation and Lund Centralstation in around 7h 8m.