The average train between Vienna and Karlstad takes 33h 32m and the fastest train takes 30h 33m. There is at least one train per day from Vienna 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 once daily between Vienna and Karlstad. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Karlstad at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and take an average of 33h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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30h 33m • 3 changes
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30h 33m • 3 changes
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36h 31m • 3 changes
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30h 33m • 3 changes
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36h 31m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Karlstad. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Karlstad station via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 32m.
Vienna to Karlstad train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Karlstad train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Karlstad Centralstation.
Book your Vienna to Karlstad train tickets online with Railjet, České dráhy (ČD) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Vienna and Karlstad is 1,256 km. The road distance is 2,131 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Karlstad Centralstation via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Koebenhavn H, Köpenhamn H, and Göteborg Centralstation in around 24h 9m.