The average train between Uppsala and Karlstad takes 4h 15m 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 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Uppsala is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Karlstad at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 15m. 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 4h 15m.
Uppsala to Karlstad train services, operated by Mälartåg, depart from Uppsala Centralstation.
Uppsala to Karlstad train services, operated by Mälartåg, arrive at Karlstad Centralstation.
Book your Uppsala to Karlstad train tickets online with Mälartåg, SJ AB and 4 other operators.
The distance between Uppsala and Karlstad is 238.5 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a train from Uppsala Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation via Stockholm Centralstation in around 4h 8m.