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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockholm to Karlskoga

Showing times and prices for Dec 21

Cheapest price

€21

Average price

€36

Fastest journey

2 h 39 m

Average duration

2 h 44 m

Trains per day

41

Distance

200 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockholm to Karlskoga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Stockholm to Karlskoga will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Stockholm to Karlskoga without transferring at least once.

vy18941 Vy Tåg AB+Lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken
08:33PM2h43
Stockholm Central Station
11:16PMKarlskoga
211One-way
1 transfer
vy18941 Vy Tåg AB+Lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken
08:33PM2h55
Stockholm Central Station
11:28PMKarlskoga
221One-way
1 transfer
SJ167 SJ+Lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken
09:14AM3h02
Stockholm Central Station
12:16PMKarlskoga
281One-way
1 transfer
SJ165 SJ+Lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken
08:14AM4h26
Stockholm Central Station
12:40PMKarlskoga
281One-way
2 transfers
SJ165 SJ+Lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken
08:14AM3h02
Stockholm Central Station
11:16AMKarlskoga
281One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Stockholm to Karlskoga

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Karlskoga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 200 km

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Bus

€24

Average price

€17

Average price

Cheapest

3h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 56m

Average total duration

3h 26m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Stockholm to Karlskoga train times

The table below shows live departures for Stockholm to Karlskoga trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 11:08 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
sj173 SJ+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken11:14 AM Stockholm Central Station
3h02
2:16 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj665 SJ+lanstrafiken502 Länstrafiken11:39 AM Stockholm Central Station
2h57
2:36 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj665 SJ+lanstrafiken502 Länstrafiken11:39 AM Stockholm Central Station
2h46
2:25 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj665 SJ+lanstrafiken502 Länstrafiken11:39 AM Stockholm Central Station
3h01
2:40 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj175 SJ+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken12:14 PM Stockholm Central Station
3h02
3:16 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
tagab7067 Tågab+lanstrafiken502 Länstrafiken12:40 PM Stockholm Central Station
3h00
3:40 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
tagab7067 Tågab+lanstrafiken502 Länstrafiken12:40 PM Stockholm Central Station
2h45
3:25 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
tagab7067 Tågab+lanstrafiken502 Länstrafiken12:40 PM Stockholm Central Station
2h56
3:36 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj177 SJ+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken1:14 PM Stockholm Central Station
3h14
4:28 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj177 SJ+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken1:14 PM Stockholm Central Station
3h02
4:16 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj639 SJ 3000+lanstrafiken502 Länstrafiken2:33 PM Stockholm Central Station
2h52
5:25 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj639 SJ 3000+lanstrafiken502 Länstrafiken2:33 PM Stockholm Central Station
3h07
5:40 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
vy18911 Vy Tåg AB+lanstrafiken502 Länstrafiken2:48 PM Stockholm Central Station
3h52
6:40 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
vy18911 Vy Tåg AB+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken2:48 PM Stockholm Central Station
2h28
5:16 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
vy18911 Vy Tåg AB+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken2:48 PM Stockholm Central Station
2h40
5:28 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
malartag139 Mälartåg+vy18911 Vy Tåg AB+lanstrafiken502 Länstrafiken2:52 PM Stockholm Central Station
3h48
6:40 PM Karlskoga2 transfers
malartag139 Mälartåg+vy18911 Vy Tåg AB+lanstrafiken502 Länstrafiken2:52 PM Stockholm Central Station
3h33
6:25 PM Karlskoga2 transfers
sj181 SJ+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken3:14 PM Stockholm Central Station
4h26
7:40 PM Karlskoga2 transfers
sj181 SJ+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken3:14 PM Stockholm Central Station
3h14
6:28 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj181 SJ+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken3:14 PM Stockholm Central Station
3h02
6:16 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj183 SJ+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken4:14 PM Stockholm Central Station
3h14
7:28 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj183 SJ+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken4:14 PM Stockholm Central Station
3h02
7:16 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj645 X 2000+lanstrafiken502 Länstrafiken5:19 PM Stockholm Central Station
3h06
8:25 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj645 X 2000+lanstrafiken502 Länstrafiken5:19 PM Stockholm Central Station
3h21
8:40 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
vy18913 Vy Tåg AB+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken5:45 PM Stockholm Central Station
2h31
8:16 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
vy18913 Vy Tåg AB+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken5:45 PM Stockholm Central Station
2h43
8:28 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj187 SJ+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken6:14 PM Stockholm Central Station
3h02
9:16 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj189 SJ+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken7:14 PM Stockholm Central Station
3h02
10:16 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
Sunday, December 21
malartag10911 Mälartåg+sj163 SJ+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken5:44 AM Stockholm Central Station
3h32
9:16 AM Karlskoga2 transfers
sj653 SJ+lanstrafiken502 Länstrafiken6:33 AM Stockholm Central Station
2h52
9:25 AM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj653 SJ+lanstrafiken502 Länstrafiken6:33 AM Stockholm Central Station
3h03
9:36 AM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj653 SJ+lanstrafiken502 Länstrafiken6:33 AM Stockholm Central Station
3h07
9:40 AM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj165 SJ+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken7:14 AM Stockholm Central Station
4h26
11:40 AM Karlskoga2 transfers
sj165 SJ+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken7:14 AM Stockholm Central Station
3h02
10:16 AM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj167 SJ+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken8:14 AM Stockholm Central Station
3h14
11:28 AM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj167 SJ+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken8:14 AM Stockholm Central Station
3h02
11:16 AM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj169 SJ+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken9:14 AM Stockholm Central Station
3h02
12:16 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj171 SJ+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken10:14 AM Stockholm Central Station
3h14
1:28 PM Karlskoga1 transfer
sj171 SJ+lanstrafiken500 Länstrafiken10:14 AM Stockholm Central Station
3h02
1:16 PM Karlskoga1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Stockholm to Karlskoga

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Trains from Stockholm to Karlskoga run on average 46 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 200 km distance in 2h 28m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €11
Distance
200 km
Average train duration
2h 34m
Cheapest ticket price
€15
Trains per day
46
Fastest train
2h 28m
First train
00:40
Last train
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €11

Train companies: SJ, Tågab, vy from Stockholm to Karlskoga trainsSJ, Tågab, vy trains will get you between Stockholm and Karlskoga from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SJ

About
SJ is a Swedish train company that offers a wide range of services to its passengers. It operates high-speed trains, regional trains, and night trains, all of which are comfortable and reliable. The high-speed trains, X2000, are the fastest way to travel between cities, while the regional trains, Pågatåg, are perfect for shorter trips. The night trains, SJ Nattåg, offer a comfortable way to travel overnight. SJ offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and SJ Prio tickets, which offer discounts for frequent travelers. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a café car. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 32m
Cheapest Price
€15
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, bistro car with snacks and drinks, at-seat service in 1st class
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for additional fee in 2nd class, included in 1st class ticket
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets free in carrier, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Tågab

About
Tågåkeriet i Bergslagen (TÅGAB) is a Swedish railway company established in 1994 and headquartered in Kristinehamn. It operates both freight and passenger trains in Sweden and Norway. TÅGAB's passenger services include routes like Gothenburg-Karlstad-Kristinehamn-Falun/Mora and Karlstad-Stockholm, often utilizing Rc3 locomotives with passenger coaches or X10 railcars. For some regional passenger transport, TÅGAB collaborates with Tåg i Bergslagen, using Bombardier Regina and SJ X12 railcars. The company also handles freight traffic, particularly for industrial plants along its routes, and was one of the first private companies for rail freight transport in Sweden.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 49m
Cheapest Price
€34
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café service available on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservation available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible trains and assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone

vy

About
Vy, formerly known as Norwegian State Railways (NSB), is a government-owned railway company that operates most passenger train services in Norway, as well as many bus services in Norway and Sweden. Vy offers intercity, regional, and commuter train services, connecting major Norwegian cities like Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim, and also provides an international route between Oslo and Gothenburg, Sweden. Vy's train fleet includes electric multiple units like the Class 69, 72, 74, and 75 for commuter and regional services, and traditional locomotive-hauled trains for some intercity routes. Passengers can choose from various ticket types, including Single, Season, Lowfare, and Flex, with options for different comfort levels such as Plus, PlusNight lie-flat seats, and Sleeper compartments for overnight travel. Many trains offer amenities like free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and dining cars.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 28m
Cheapest Price
€25
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation rules depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with hot and cold beverages, snacks, and light meals. Some routes offer at-seat service in Komfort class
Seat reservation
Seat reservation is optional and costs extra. Included in some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require a ticket at child fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Stockholm to Karlskoga

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm to Karlskoga by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Karlskoga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Stockholm to Karlskoga can start from as little as €11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Stockholm to Karlskoga is €26; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time from Stockholm to Karlskoga is on average 2 h 28 min   for the 200 km long journey, but the time it takes to go between Stockholm and Karlskoga by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Stockholm to Karlskoga leaves at 04: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Stockholm to Karlskoga leaves at 21: 55.
There are 32 trains a day from Stockholm to Karlskoga which require at least one change with SJ or Tågab. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Stockholm to Karlskoga, you can count on SJ or Tågab for the best way to get you to Karlskoga. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Karlskoga from Stockholm and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 55.
A trip to Karlskoga from Stockholm is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 28 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Stockholm to Karlskoga is September.
You have options as you can travel from Stockholm to Karlskoga 2 different ways: coach or train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Stockholm to Karlskoga

Stockholm
Karlskoga
The major train station for departures in Stockholm is Stockholm Centralstation. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stockholm Centralstation for your trip from Stockholm to Karlskoga.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffe Ritazza
  • Blueberry Tunnelgången
  • Espresso House
  • Holy Monkey
  • Icha Icha
  • Starbucks
  • Upper Crust
  • Sushi Yama
  • O'Learys
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Freys Hotel
  • Nordic Light Hotel
  • Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Public transit options for Stockholm Centralstation
  • Metro lines: 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19
  • Bus lines: 53, 54, 516, 812C, 813C, Flygbussarna
  • Tram lines: 7
  • Train lines: Dala Line, Northern Main Line, East Coast Line, SJ X2000, 40, 41, 42X, 43, 43X, 44, Arlanda Express, FLX
Stockholm, CityterminalenAccessibility
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility
information
Stockholm, Kungsträdgården
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