The distance between Kalmar and Kristianstad is around 192km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kalmar to Kristianstad 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 Kristianstad → Kalmar if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Alvesta St. and then to Hässleholm C.
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Take the bus to Bergåsa station then take the train to Kristiansstad C.
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There are several options for getting from Kalmar to Kristianstad by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around SEK 160 ($15) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 300 ($28).
The distance between Kalmar and Kristianstad is around 192km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Kalmar and Kristianstad by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kalmar to Kristianstad is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx SEK 300 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Kalmar and Kristianstad, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around SEK 160 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kalmar and Kristianstad. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kalmar to Kristianstad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hässleholm Centralstation. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
Öresundståg, Swedish Railways, Krösatågen, Snälltåget, FlixTrain and Skånetrafiken run train services between Kalmar and Kristianstad. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kalmar and Kristianstad. We recommend that you drive to Kristianstad. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kalmar to Kristianstad. We recommend that you take the train to Hässleholm Centralstation. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kalmar and Kristianstad. The distance is around 192km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalmar to Kristianstad is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around SEK 490 ($46).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Alvesta St. + 1 similar | 2h 25m | SEK 585($55) | hourly | 256km (159 miles) |
Train | 2h 40m | SEK 490($46) | every 2 hours | 256km (159 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 2h 50m | SEK 255($24) | every 4 hours | 246km (153 miles) |
Bus to Bergåsa station, train | 3hrs | SEK 160($15) | every 4 hours | 251km (156 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | SEK 300($28) | on demand | 192km (119 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kristianstad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.