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Rotterdam to Karlstad trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Karlstad takes 38h 12m and the fastest train takes 30h 27m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Rotterdam 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.

38h 12m
Duration
1,615 km
Distance
kr 2,375
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Rotterdam to Karlstad train times

Trains run twice a week between Rotterdam and Karlstad. The earliest departure is at 3:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Karlstad at 9:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Hilversum and take an average of 38h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)SnälltågetÖresundstågSwedish Railways (SJ)30h 27m • 4 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives +2 days

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)SnälltågetÖresundstågSwedish Railways (SJ)45h 57m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,615.2 km
  • Duration: 38h 12m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Karlstad, Sweden?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Karlstad Centralstation via Hilversum, Hamburg Hbf, Mölndal station, and Göteborg Centralstation in around 19h 26m.

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