How to travel from Uppsala to Halmstad, Sweden

The distance between Uppsala and Halmstad is around 501km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Uppsala to Halmstad 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 HalmstadUppsala if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Helsingborg (AGH) then take the train to Halmstad C.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,445($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then Göteborg Centralstation and then to Halmstad C.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,085($100)

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Bus

Take the bus to Ljungby and then to Halmstad C Resecentrum.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 415($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Halmstad.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance570km (354 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Uppsala and Halmstad

There are several options for getting from Uppsala to Halmstad by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,445 ($230).

The distance between Uppsala and Halmstad is around 501km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 451km (280 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Uppsala and Halmstad by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Uppsala to Halmstad is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx SEK 2,445 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Uppsala and Halmstad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Uppsala and Halmstad. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Uppsala to Halmstad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation and Göteborg Centralstation. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Swedish Railways, SL, Mälartåg, FlixTrain, MTRX, Tågab, Öresundståg and Jlt run train services between Uppsala and Halmstad. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5hrs, 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 Uppsala and Halmstad. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Uppsala to Halmstad. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Arlanda terminal 2-3 buss and Ljungby. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

FlixBus and Länstrafiken Kronoberg run regular bus services between Uppsala and Halmstad. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Uppsala to Halmstad. We recommend that you take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Halmstad (HAD). instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Halmstad is Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH) (AGH) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Halmstad. Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) and Malmo Airport (MMX) (MMX) 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 Uppsala and Halmstad. The distance is around 570km (354 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Uppsala to Halmstad is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around SEK 1,085 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Uppsala and Halmstad

Transport options from Uppsala to Halmstad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
2h 25m
SEK 2,445($230)
every 30 mins573km (356 miles)
Train and Plane2h 30m
SEK 1,905($180)
every 30 mins501km (311 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, plane2h 40m
SEK 2,395($225)
every 30 mins592km (368 miles)
Fly to Gothenburg (GOT), Train3h 20m
SEK 640($60)
every 30 mins597km (371 miles)
Fly to Copenhagen (CPH), Train3h 55m
SEK 2,385($225)
hourly758km (471 miles)
Fly to Malmo (MMX), Train4h 5m
SEK 615($58)
every 2 hours771km (479 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5hrs
SEK 1,085($100)
hourly656km (407 miles)
Train via Södertälje Syd station5h 25m
SEK 745($70)
6 times a week661km (411 miles)
Train via Nässjö Centralstation6h 15m
once daily573km (356 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
SEK 415($39)
once daily601km (373 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
SEK 860($81)
on demand570km (354 miles)

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Airports near Halmstad

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

AGH
Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Halmstad
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
115km (72 miles) from Halmstad
MMX
Malmo Airport (MMX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Halmstad