How to travel from Arvika to Halmstad, Sweden

The distance between Arvika and Halmstad is around 390km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Arvika to Halmstad by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HalmstadArvika if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Kil station then Göteborg Centralstation and then to Halmstad C.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 605($57)
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Train to Lillestrøm stasjon, plane

Take the train to Lillestrøm stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Gothenburg (GOT) then take the train to Halmstad C.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,190($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Säffle station then take the train to Göteborg Central then take the bus to Halmstad.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 285($27)
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Drive

Drive to Halmstad.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance390km (242 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arvika and Halmstad

There are several options for getting from Arvika to Halmstad by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around SEK 285 ($27) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 605 ($57).

The distance between Arvika and Halmstad is around 390km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Arvika and Halmstad by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arvika to Halmstad is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx SEK 605 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Arvika and Halmstad, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around SEK 285 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arvika and Halmstad. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arvika to Halmstad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kil station and Göteborg Centralstation. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Värmlandstrafik, Norwegian Railways, Swedish Railways, Tågab and Öresundståg run train services between Arvika and Halmstad. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arvika and Halmstad. We recommend that you take the train to Kil station then Göteborg Centralstation and then to Halmstad C. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arvika to Halmstad. We recommend that you take the train to Lillestrøm stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Halmstad Centralstation. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Halmstad is Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH) (AGH) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Halmstad. Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) and Malmo Airport (MMX) (MMX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Arvika and Halmstad. The distance is around 390km (242 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arvika to Halmstad is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around SEK 605 ($57).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arvika and Halmstad

Transport options from Arvika to Halmstad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
SEK 605($57)
every 4 hours419km (260 miles)
Train to Lillestrøm stasjon, plane + 1 similar
4h 60m
SEK 2,190($205)
twice daily642km (399 miles)
Train and Plane5h 35m
SEK 1,180($110)
twice daily876km (545 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 35m
SEK 285($27)
5 times a week393km (244 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
SEK 775($73)
on demand390km (242 miles)

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Airports near Halmstad

The following major airports near Halmstad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.

AGH
Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Halmstad
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
115km (72 miles) from Halmstad
MMX
Malmo Airport (MMX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Halmstad