How to travel from Stockholm to Helsingborg, Sweden

The distance between Stockholm and Helsingborg is around 497km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Stockholm to Helsingborg 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 HelsingborgStockholm if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Helsingborg (AGH) then take the train to Helsingborg C.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,490($235)
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Train

Take the train to Lund Centralstation and then to Helsingborg C.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 765($72)

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Bus

Take the bus to Helsingborg.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    SEK 320($30)
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Drive

Drive to Helsingborg.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance557km (346 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Helsingborg

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Helsingborg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 140 ($13) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,490 ($235).

The distance between Stockholm and Helsingborg is around 497km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 484km (301 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Stockholm and Helsingborg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Helsingborg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx SEK 2,490 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Helsingborg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 140 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Helsingborg. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Stockholm and Helsingborg with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 5h 25m.

Swedish Railways, Snälltåget, Öresundståg, Skånetrafiken and MTRX run train services between Stockholm and Helsingborg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Stockholm and Helsingborg. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Stockholm and Helsingborg with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 7h 10m.

FlixBus and Comati PSG run regular bus services between Stockholm and Helsingborg. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stockholm to Helsingborg. We recommend that you fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Helsingborg (AGH) then take the train to Helsingborg C. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Helsingborg is Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH) (AGH) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Helsingborg. 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 Stockholm and Helsingborg. The distance is around 557km (346 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Helsingborg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around SEK 765 ($72).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Helsingborg

Transport options from Stockholm to Helsingborg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 6 similar
2h 20m
SEK 2,490($235)
hourly497km (309 miles)
Fly to Helsingborg (AGH), Train2h 30m
SEK 1,480($140)
hourly551km (342 miles)
Fly to Copenhagen (CPH), Train2h 45m
SEK 1,755($165)
hourly683km (424 miles)
Fly to Halmstad (HAD), Train2h 55m
SEK 2,820($265)
hourly520km (323 miles)
Fly to Malmo (MMX), Train3hrs
SEK 840($79)
every 2 hours675km (419 miles)
Fly to Malmo (MMX), Train3hrs
SEK 1,745($165)
every 2 hours618km (384 miles)
Fly to Gothenburg (GOT), Train3h 50m
SEK 850($80)
every 4 hours686km (426 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 40m
SEK 765($72)
hourly626km (389 miles)
Train to Helsingborg Centralstation5h 25m
SEK 690($65)
every 20 mins673km (418 miles)
Train via Laholm station7hrs
SEK 140($13)
once daily705km (438 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
SEK 320($30)
4 times a day566km (352 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
SEK 840($79)
on demand557km (346 miles)

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Airports near Helsingborg

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

AGH
Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Helsingborg
MMX
Malmo Airport (MMX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Helsingborg
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Helsingborg