How to travel from Arvika to Kristianstad, Sweden

The distance between Arvika and Kristianstad is around 516km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Arvika to Kristianstad 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 KristianstadArvika if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lillestrøm stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Kristianstad Centralstation.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,140($105)
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Train via Hallsberg station

Take the train to Hallsberg station then Mjölby station and then to Hässleholm Centralstation.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    SEK 875($82)

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Bus

Take the bus to Karlstad Busstationen then Lund Central Station and then to Kristianstad Centralstation.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,010($95)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Kristianstad.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance516km (321 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arvika and Kristianstad

There are several options for getting from Arvika to Kristianstad by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 650 ($61) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,140 ($105).

The distance between Arvika and Kristianstad is around 516km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 425km (264 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Arvika and Kristianstad by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arvika to Kristianstad is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx SEK 1,140 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Arvika and Kristianstad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 650 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arvika and Kristianstad. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arvika to Kristianstad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Karlstad Centralstation, Alvesta station and Hässleholm C. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Värmlandstrafik, Norwegian Railways, Swedish Railways, Tågab, Öresundståg, Krösatågen, Snälltåget and Skånetrafiken run train services between Arvika and Kristianstad. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arvika and Kristianstad. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arvika to Kristianstad. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Karlstad Busstationen, Lund Central Station and Hörby busstation. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Värmlandstrafik, Vy Buss and Skånetrafiken run regular bus services between Arvika and Kristianstad. Buses run once a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arvika to Kristianstad. We recommend that you take the train to Lillestrøm stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Kristianstad Centralstation. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Kristianstad is Kallinge Airport (RNB) (RNB) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Kristianstad. Malmo Airport (MMX) (MMX) and Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) 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 Kristianstad. The distance is around 516km (321 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arvika to Kristianstad is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around SEK 650 ($61).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arvika and Kristianstad

Transport options from Arvika to Kristianstad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 55m
SEK 1,140($105)
twice daily838km (521 miles)
Train to Kil station, plane5h 45m
SEK 2,085($195)
every 4 hours669km (415 miles)
Train via Hallsberg station + 1 similar
4h 60m
SEK 875($82)
5 times a day585km (364 miles)
Train5h 30m
SEK 650($61)
twice a week585km (364 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
SEK 1,010($95)
once a week698km (434 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
SEK 1,030($95)
on demand516km (321 miles)

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Airports near Kristianstad

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

RNB
Kallinge Airport (RNB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Kristianstad
MMX
Malmo Airport (MMX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Kristianstad
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
214km (133 miles) from Kristianstad