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Dunkers Kulturhus
A cultural center with exhibitions in art, music, and history, it's a key cultural hub in Helsingborg.
Cheapest price
$139
Average price
$139
Fastest journey
7 h 38 m
Average duration
7 h 38 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
506 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockholm-Arlanda to Helsingborg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm-Arlanda to Helsingborg will cost around $139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $139.
Of the 1 trains that leave Stockholm-Arlanda for Helsingborg on Fri, May 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct trains cover the 506 km distance in an average of 7 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 38 m .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest trains will take 7 h 38 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Stockholm-Arlanda to Helsingborg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 314 miles (506 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$136 Average price | $175 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm-Arlanda to Helsingborg:
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm-Arlanda to Helsingborg costing on average $136 (€109).
A bus is $109 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm-Arlanda to Helsingborg costing on average $175 (€140).
Other travel options to Helsingborg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
Bus takes on average 10h 35m.
Tickets start at around $136 (€109) compared to roughly $126 (€101) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.45 (€-7.58). The journey takes 7h 19m versus 6h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm-Arlanda to Helsingborg trains for today, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:22 AM Stockholm-Arlanda | 7h02 | 8:24 AM Helsingborg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:35 AM Stockholm-Arlanda | 5h49 | 9:24 AM Helsingborg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:34 PM Stockholm-Arlanda | 7h38 | 5:12 AM Helsingborg | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Stockholm-Arlanda to Helsingborg run on average 17 times per day, taking around 7h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 314 miles (506 km) distance in 5h 49m.
Distance 314 miles (506 km) |
Average train duration 7h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 5h 49m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 49 days |
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