How to travel from Halmstad to Lund, Sweden

The distance between Halmstad and Lund is around 130km (81 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Halmstad to Lund by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Lund C.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 275($26)
Operated byÖresundståg+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Malmö central train station and then to Lund idrottsplatsen.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 160($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Lund.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance130km (81 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Halmstad and Lund

There are several options for getting from Halmstad to Lund by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 160 ($15) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 200 ($19).

The distance between Halmstad and Lund is around 130km (81 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (68 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Halmstad and Lund by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Halmstad to Lund is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx SEK 200 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Halmstad and Lund, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 160 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Halmstad and Lund. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Halmstad and Lund with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 30m.

Öresundståg and Swedish Railways run train services between Halmstad and Lund. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Halmstad and Lund. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Halmstad to Lund. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Malmö central train station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

FlixBus and Skånetrafiken run regular bus services between Halmstad and Lund. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Halmstad to Lund. We recommend that you take the train to Lund C. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to Lund is Malmo Airport (MMX) (MMX) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Lund. Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH) (AGH) 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 Halmstad and Lund. The distance is around 130km (81 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Halmstad to Lund is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around SEK 275 ($26).

How do I get from Halmstad to Lund

Compare travel optionsbetween Halmstad and Lund

Transport options from Halmstad to Lund
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
SEK 275($26)
hourly138km (86 miles)
Bus
2h 35m
SEK 160($15)
twice daily167km (104 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
SEK 200($19)
on demand130km (81 miles)

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Airports near Lund

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

MMX
Malmo Airport (MMX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Lund
AGH
Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Lund
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Lund