There are 11 ways to get from Helsinki to Karlstad by plane, train, car ferry, car, bus, or ferry
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Fly Helsinki Airport to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, train
best- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane HEL - GOT
- Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
8h 4mkr 876–2,441Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmferry Helsinki-Stockholm
- Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain SJ Intercity / ...
21h 56mkr 340–801Car ferry, drive
- Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
- Drive from Stockholm Värtahamnen to Karlstadcar
19h 28mkr 1,604–2,456Train
- Take the train from Helsinki to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
- Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Stockholm Centralstationtrain
- Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
27h 8mkr 1,562–3,451Bus
- Take the bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to 1bus Ob4
- Take the bus from Tornio Haparanda to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus
- Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Karlstad busstationbus 850 / ...
33h 5mkr 1,506–2,555Fly Helsinki Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane HEL - ARN
- Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
7h 41mkr 811–2,271Fly Helsinki Airport to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane HEL - OSL
- Take the train from Lillestrøm stasjon to Kongsvinger stasjontrain
- Take the train from Kongsvinger to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
8h 33mkr 831–2,311Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
- Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane TLL - ARN
- Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
9h 47mkr 986–3,221Fly Helsinki Airport to Hagfors, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Hagfors (HFS)plane HEL - HFS
- Take the bus from Råda Rådastrand to Karlstad Karolinenbus
8h 20mkr 1,031–2,741Car ferry, train
- Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
- Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain SJ Intercity / ...
20h 27mkr 1,443–2,391Car ferry, bus
- Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
- Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Karlstad busstationbus 850 / ...
24h 15mkr 343–836
Helsinki to Karlstad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Karlstad is to ferry and train which costs 340 kr - 800 kr and takes 21h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Karlstad is to fly and train which takes 7h 41m and costs 800 kr - 2300 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 and arriving at Karlstad busstation via 1, Tornio Haparanda and Stockholm, Cityterminalen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Oulu, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum and Stockholm Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 8m.
The distance between Helsinki and Karlstad is 1079 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Karlstad without a car is to train which takes 27h 8m and costs 1500 kr - 3500 kr.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Helsinki to Karlstad, including transfers.
Helsinki to Karlstad bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 station.
Helsinki to Karlstad train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Karlstad is to train which takes 27h 8m and costs 1500 kr - 3500 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1500 kr - 2600 kr and takes 33h 5m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Karlstad, Sweden?
You can take a train from Helsinki to Karlstad Centralstation via Oulu, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum, and Stockholm Centralstation in around 27h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to Karlstad busstation via 1, Tornio Haparanda, and Stockholm, Cityterminalen in around 33h 5m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 1,100–1,800
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 500–1,500
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 1,000–3,500
Flights from Lennart Meri International Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 1,000–1,700
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport via Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 600–1,400
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 460–850
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen via Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 700–2,400
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 700–2,400
Flights from Lennart Meri International Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 470–1,300
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 220–1,200
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen via Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 550–1,400
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Hagfors via Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- kr 850–2,500
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 430–1,400
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Lennart Meri International Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 240–1,100
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- kundservice@sj.se
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 140–460
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
Train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Stockholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 600–1,400
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 240–700
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
Train from Kongsvinger to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 130–260
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
- Phone
- +46 8 580 971 66
- kundservice@mtrx.se
- Website
- mtrx.travel
Train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://mtrx.travel/en
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- https://mtrx.travel/en
- Phone
- 0550-875 61
- info@tagakeriet.se
- Website
- tagakeriet.se
Train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- kr 290–370
- Website
- Tågab
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 390–460
- Website
- Tågab
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 340–850
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 170–260
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- 0771-444 111
- servicecenter@vy.se
- Website
- norrtag.se
Train from Haparanda station to Boden C/Resecentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 210–250
- Schedules at
- norrtag.se
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 240–700
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en
Train from Kongsvinger to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 130–260
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en
- Phone
- +46 771 15 15 15
- info@tagkompaniet.se
- Website
- vy.se
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- vy.se
Train from Lillestrøm stasjon to Kongsvinger stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- vy.se
Train from Kongsvinger to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- vy.se
- Phone
- +46 77 144 41 11
- Website
- vy.se
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 270–380
- Schedules at
- vy.se
Train from Lillestrøm stasjon to Kongsvinger stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 85–130
- Schedules at
- vy.se
Train from Kongsvinger to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 130–200
- Schedules at
- vy.se
- Phone
- +47 61 05 19 10
- tog@vy.no
- Website
- vy.no
Train from Lillestrøm stasjon to Kongsvinger stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 160–240
- Website
- https://www.vy.no/en
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 30–550
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 200–330
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Karlstad busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 160–320
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +46 922-129 55
- info@tapanis.se
- Website
- tapanis.se
Bus from Tornio Haparanda to Stockholm, Cityterminalen
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 1,100–1,300
- Website
- https://tapanis.se/
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- buss@vy.no
- Website
- vybuss.no
Bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Karlstad busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 440–650
- Website
- https://www.vybuss.com/
- Phone
- 0771 – 32 32 00
- Website
- varmlandstrafik.se
Bus from Råda Rådastrand to Karlstad Karolinen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 150–210
- Website
- Värmlandstrafik
- Phone
- +358 9 123574
- Website
- vikingline.fi
Car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 1,100–1,700
- Website
- https://www.sales.vikingline.com/
Ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 52–55
- Website
- https://www.sales.vikingline.com/
Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 120–800
- Website
- https://www.tallink.com/en
Car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 136–139
- Website
- https://www.tallink.com/en
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Helsinki to Karlstad bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at 1 station.
Karlstad is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 1:09 PM in Helsinki and 12:09 PM in Karlstad.
Helsinki to Karlstad train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.
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