The average train between Vara and Karlstad takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Vara 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 4 times a day between Vara and Karlstad. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vara is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Karlstad at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 42m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Vara to Karlstad. However, there are services departing from Vara station and arriving at Karlstad station via Öxnered tågstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Vara to Karlstad train services, operated by Vasttrafik, depart from Vara tågstation.
Vara to Karlstad train services, operated by Vasttrafik, arrive at Karlstad Centralstation.
Book your Vara to Karlstad train tickets online with Vasttrafik and Swedish Railways (SJ).
The distance between Vara and Karlstad is 128.3 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Vara tågstation to Karlstad Centralstation via Öxnered tågstation in around 3h 33m.