How to travel from Kristianstad to Arvika, Sweden

The distance between Kristianstad and Arvika is around 515km (320 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

6 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Copenhagen Airport then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Arvika station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,150($110)
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Train via Nässjö Centralstation

Take the train to Nässjö Centralstation then Karlstad Centralstation and then to Arvika station.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 725($68)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Osby station then take the train to Alvesta St. and then to Karlstad Centralstation then take the bus to Arvika station.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 565($53)
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Drive

Drive to Arvika.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance515km (320 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kristianstad and Arvika

There are several options for getting from Kristianstad to Arvika by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around SEK 565 ($53) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,150 ($110).

The distance between Kristianstad and Arvika is around 515km (320 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 425km (264 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Kristianstad to Arvika is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx SEK 1,150 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Kristianstad and Arvika, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around SEK 565 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Öresundståg, Swedish Railways, Krösatågen, Snälltåget, Skånetrafiken, Tågab, Värmlandstrafik and Norwegian Railways run train services between Kristianstad and Arvika. Trains depart once 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kristianstad and Arvika. We recommend that you take the train to Copenhagen Airport then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Arvika station. instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kristianstad to Arvika. We recommend that you take the train to Copenhagen Airport then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Arvika station. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Arvika is Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB) (ORB) which is approximately 148km (92 miles) from Arvika. Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) 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 Kristianstad and Arvika. The distance is around 515km (320 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 Kristianstad to Arvika is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around SEK 660 ($62).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kristianstad and Arvika

Transport options from Kristianstad to Arvika
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5hrs
SEK 1,150($110)
twice daily838km (521 miles)
Train to Copenhagen Airport, plane5h 55m
SEK 2,095($195)
every 4 hours670km (416 miles)
Train via Nässjö Centralstation + 1 similar
5h 15m
SEK 725($68)
once a week585km (364 miles)
Train5h 30m
SEK 660($62)
once a week585km (364 miles)
Bus and Train
7hrs
SEK 565($53)
once a week599km (372 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
SEK 1,030($95)
on demand515km (320 miles)

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Airports near Arvika

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

ORB
Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Arvika
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
234km (146 miles) from Arvika
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
296km (184 miles) from Arvika