- Must visit
Sofiero Castle and Gardens
Former royal summer residence with seasonal exhibitions, notable interiors, and award-winning gardens overlooking the Öresund.
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
4 h 49 m
Average duration
4 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
387 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kil to Helsingborg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kil to Helsingborg will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 1 trains that leave Kil for Helsingborg on Mon, Jun 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 387 km distance in an average of 4 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 49 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 4 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kil to Helsingborg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $63, and a bus costs an average of $65.
Distance: 240 miles (387 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 20m Average total duration 14h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kil to Helsingborg:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kil to Helsingborg costing on average $71 (€57).
Other travel options to Helsingborg take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 50m.
The journey is about 1h 13m faster (4h 23m by train vs 5h 36m by car) and roughly $27 (€22) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($69 (€56) vs $97 (€78)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Kil to Helsingborg trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:26 PM Kil Station | 4h37 | 5:03 PM Helsingborg | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:22 PM Kil Station | 4h41 | 7:03 PM Helsingborg | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:25 PM Kil Station | 4h38 | 9:03 PM Helsingborg | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:13 PM Kil Station | 4h50 | 10:03 PM Helsingborg | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:27 PM Kil Station | 4h39 | 11:06 PM Helsingborg | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:45 PM Kil Station | 8h18 | 7:03 AM Helsingborg | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Kil to Helsingborg run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $63 (€51) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 240 miles (387 km) distance in 4h 36m.
Distance 240 miles (387 km) |
Average train duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€51) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 4h 36m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Former royal summer residence with seasonal exhibitions, notable interiors, and award-winning gardens overlooking the Öresund.
Major cultural center with art exhibitions, design, history displays, and a strong waterfront setting near the harbor.
Open-air museum combining historic buildings, cultivated gardens, and Skåne cultural history in a large green setting.
Popular pedestrian shopping street and one of the city’s busiest urban promenades, connecting major central sights.
Stylish waterfront district with promenades, sea views, and a modern harbor atmosphere popular for strolls and photos.
Scenic walking route along the ridge, linking viewpoints, parks, and historic parts of Helsingborg.
Crisp Swedish potato pancakes traditionally served with fried pork and lingonberries, a classic southern Swedish comfort dish.
A slow-cooked beef stew from Skåne, seasoned with allspice and often served with boiled potatoes and pickled beetroot.
A rich Scanian oven-baked pancake, usually served with fried pork and lingonberries, especially associated with southern Sweden.
Established traditional restaurant north of the center, appreciated for Swedish seasonal cooking and a cozy, classic atmosphere.
Popular seaside restaurant known for seafood, Swedish classics, and Öresund views in a relaxed setting.
Well-known central brasserie with stylish interiors, cocktails, and a broad menu mixing Nordic and continental flavors.
Sweden is pricey for dining and services, though Helsingborg is usually a bit cheaper than Stockholm.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great table service is appreciated. Little or no tip is fine for cafés, bars, and taxis.
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