How to travel from Jönköping to Kristianstad, Sweden

The distance between Jönköping and Kristianstad is around 228km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jönköping 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 KristianstadJönköping if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nässjö Centralstation and then to Hässleholm Centralstation.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 470($44)
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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport then fly from Gothenburg (GOT) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Kristianstad Centralstation.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,935($180)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lund and then to Kristianstad Centralstation.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 235($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Kristianstad.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance228km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jönköping and Kristianstad

There are several options for getting from Jönköping to Kristianstad by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 235 ($22) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 470 ($44).

The distance between Jönköping and Kristianstad is around 228km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Jönköping and Kristianstad by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jönköping to Kristianstad is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx SEK 470 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Jönköping and Kristianstad, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 235 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jönköping and Kristianstad. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jönköping to Kristianstad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nässjö Centralstation and Hässleholm Centralstation. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Vasttrafik, JLT, Swedish Railways and Snälltåget run train services between Jönköping and Kristianstad. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Jönköping and Kristianstad. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jönköping to Kristianstad. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lund and Hörby busstation. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

FlixBus and Skånetrafiken run regular bus services between Jönköping and Kristianstad. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jönköping to Kristianstad. We recommend that you take the bus to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport then fly from Gothenburg (GOT) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Kristianstad Centralstation. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Jönköping and Kristianstad. The distance is around 228km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jönköping to Kristianstad is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around SEK 470 ($44).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jönköping and Kristianstad

Transport options from Jönköping to Kristianstad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
SEK 470($44)
hourly256km (159 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train
4hrs
SEK 1,935($180)
every 4 hours493km (307 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
SEK 235($22)
once daily385km (239 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
SEK 350($33)
on demand228km (141 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