The average train between Uppsala and Karlstad takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Uppsala 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 every 3 hours between Uppsala and Karlstad. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Uppsala is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Karlstad at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Uppsala to Karlstad. However, there are services departing from Uppsala station and arriving at Karlstad station via Stockholm Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Uppsala to Karlstad train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Uppsala Centralstation.
Uppsala to Karlstad train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Karlstad Centralstation.
Book your Uppsala to Karlstad train tickets online with Swedish Railways (SJ), Tågab and 3 other operators.
The distance between Uppsala and Karlstad is 238.5 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Uppsala Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation via Stockholm Centralstation in around 4h 9m.