The average train between Stavanger and Karlstad takes 13h 55m and the fastest train takes 10h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Stavanger 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Stavanger and Karlstad. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stavanger is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Karlstad at 2:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stavanger to Karlstad. However, there are services departing from Stavanger station and arriving at Karlstad station via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
Stavanger to Karlstad train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Stavanger stasjon station.
Stavanger to Karlstad train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Karlstad Centralstation.
Book your Stavanger to Karlstad train tickets online with Go-Ahead Nordic, Swedish Railways (SJ) and Vy Tåg AB.
The distance between Stavanger and Karlstad is 444.8 km. The road distance is 757 km.
You can take a train from Stavanger stasjon to Karlstad Centralstation via Oslo S in around 11h 35m.