How to travel from Kalmar to Kristianstad, Sweden

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.

5 routes found

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 KristianstadKalmar if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Alvesta St.

Take the train to Alvesta St. and then to Hässleholm C.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 585($55)
Operated byÖresundståg+ 1 others

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bergåsa station then take the train to Kristiansstad C.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 255($24)
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Drive

Drive to Kristianstad.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance192km (119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kalmar and Kristianstad

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Kalmar to Kristianstad

Compare travel optionsbetween Kalmar and Kristianstad

Transport options from Kalmar to Kristianstad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Alvesta St. + 1 similar
2h 25m
SEK 585($55)
hourly256km (159 miles)
Train2h 40m
SEK 490($46)
every 2 hours256km (159 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
SEK 255($24)
every 4 hours246km (153 miles)
Bus to Bergåsa station, train3hrs
SEK 160($15)
every 4 hours251km (156 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
SEK 300($28)
on demand192km (119 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