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Regionmuseet Skåne Kristianstad
Regional museum with art, design, local history, and temporary exhibitions, set in a former artillery barracks by Tivoliparken.
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
434 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockholm to Kristianstad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm to Kristianstad will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
It's difficult to get from Stockholm to Kristianstad without transferring at least once.
25 Snälltåget+
1854 Pågatåg
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1854 Pågatåg · 1 Skånetrafiken
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1202 Pågatåg
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1202 Pågatåg · 552 Skånetrafiken
5 SL+
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1854 Pågatåg · 4 Skånetrafiken
535 X 2000+
1226 Pågatåg
529 X 2000+
1220 Pågatåg
545 X 2000+
1236 Pågatåg
533 X 2000+
1224 Pågatåg
543 X 2000+
1234 PågatågOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Kristianstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $52.
Distance: 269 miles (434 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $129 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Kristianstad:
A train is $77 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Kristianstad costing on average $129 (€129).
Other travel options to Kristianstad take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€53) compared to roughly $93 (€93) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€40). The journey takes 6h 7m versus 5h 43m 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 to Kristianstad trains for today, Saturday, July 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
545 X 2000+ 1238 Pågatåg | 6:19 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h37 | 11:56 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
545 X 2000+ 1236 Pågatåg | 6:19 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h37 | 10:56 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
545 X 2000+ 1140 Öresundstågen | 6:19 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h14 | 11:33 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
1 SJ+ 1204 Pågatåg · 4 Skånetrafiken+ 5 SL | 7:34 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 11h49 | 7:23 AM Kristianstad, Norra Åsum Lottavägen | 3 transfers | |
1 SJ+ 1204 Pågatåg | 8:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 10h26 | 6:40 AM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
1 SJ+ 1204 Pågatåg · 1 Skånetrafiken | 8:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 10h42 | 6:56 AM Kristianstad | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, July 26 | |||||
521 X 2000+ 1214 Pågatåg | 6:16 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h40 | 11:56 AM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
521 X 2000+ 1212 Pågatåg | 6:16 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h40 | 10:56 AM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
521 X 2000+ 1044 Öresundstågen | 6:16 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h17 | 11:33 AM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
521 X 2000+ 1212 Pågatåg · 545 Skånetrafiken | 6:16 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h07 | 11:23 AM Kristianstad | 2 transfers | |
5 SL+ 523 X 2000+ 1214 Pågatåg · 4 Skånetrafiken | 6:27 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 5h56 | 12:23 PM Kristianstad, Norra Åsum Lottavägen | 3 transfers | |
523 X 2000+ 1216 Pågatåg | 7:15 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h41 | 12:56 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
523 X 2000+ 1214 Pågatåg | 7:15 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h41 | 11:56 AM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
523 X 2000+ 1214 Pågatåg · 545 Skånetrafiken | 7:15 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h09 | 12:24 PM Kristianstad | 2 transfers | |
523 X 2000+ 1052 Öresundstågen | 7:15 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h18 | 12:33 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
527 X 2000+ 1218 Pågatåg | 9:15 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h41 | 1:56 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
527 X 2000+ 1220 Pågatåg | 9:15 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h41 | 2:56 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
527 X 2000+ 1068 Öresundstågen | 9:15 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h18 | 2:33 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
529 X 2000+ 1220 Pågatåg | 10:19 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h37 | 2:56 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
529 X 2000+ 1222 Pågatåg | 10:19 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h37 | 3:56 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
529 X 2000+ 1076 Öresundstågen | 10:19 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h14 | 3:33 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
531 X 2000+ 1222 Pågatåg | 11:16 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h40 | 3:56 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
531 X 2000+ 1224 Pågatåg | 11:16 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h40 | 4:56 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
531 X 2000+ 1084 Öresundstågen | 11:16 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h17 | 4:33 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
533 X 2000+ 1224 Pågatåg | 12:19 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h37 | 4:56 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
533 X 2000+ 1092 Öresundstågen | 12:19 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h14 | 5:33 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
533 X 2000+ 1226 Pågatåg | 12:19 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h37 | 5:56 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
535 X 2000+ 1226 Pågatåg | 1:21 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h35 | 5:56 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
535 X 2000+ 1228 Pågatåg | 1:21 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h35 | 6:56 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
535 X 2000+ 1100 Öresundstågen | 1:21 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h12 | 6:33 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
385 SJ+ 1108 Öresundstågen+ 1 Skånetrafiken | 2:24 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h33 | 7:57 PM Kristianstad | 2 transfers | |
385 SJ+ 1108 Öresundstågen | 2:24 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h09 | 7:33 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
385 SJ+ 1230 Pågatåg | 2:24 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h32 | 7:56 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
385 SJ+ 1116 Öresundstågen | 2:24 PM Stockholm Central Station | 6h09 | 8:33 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
5 SL+ 3943 Snälltåget+ 1124 Öresundstågen+ 4 Skånetrafiken | 3:44 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 6h09 | 9:53 PM Kristianstad, Norra Åsum Lottavägen | 3 transfers | |
3943 Snälltåget+ 1234 Pågatåg | 4:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h31 | 9:56 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
3943 Snälltåget+ 552 Skånetrafiken+ 1124 Öresundstågen | 4:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h24 | 9:49 PM Kristianstad | 2 transfers | |
3943 Snälltåget+ 1124 Öresundstågen | 4:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h08 | 9:33 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
3943 Snälltåget+ 1132 Öresundstågen | 4:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 6h08 | 10:33 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
5 SL+ 543 X 2000+ 1234 Pågatåg · 4 Skånetrafiken | 4:35 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 5h48 | 10:23 PM Kristianstad, Norra Åsum Lottavägen | 3 transfers | |
543 X 2000+ 1236 Pågatåg | 5:18 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h38 | 10:56 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
543 X 2000+ 1234 Pågatåg | 5:18 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h38 | 9:56 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
543 X 2000+ 1234 Pågatåg · 1 Skånetrafiken | 5:18 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h08 | 10:26 PM Kristianstad | 2 transfers | |
543 X 2000+ 1132 Öresundstågen | 5:18 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h15 | 10:33 PM Kristianstad Central | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Stockholm to Kristianstad run on average 29 times per day, taking around 6h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€23) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 269 miles (434 km) distance in 4h 31m.
Distance 269 miles (434 km) |
Average train duration 6h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€23) |
Trains per day 29 |
Fastest train 4h 31m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Kristianstad — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kristianstad trip today.
Regional museum with art, design, local history, and temporary exhibitions, set in a former artillery barracks by Tivoliparken.
Contemporary art space at Regionmuseet showing changing exhibitions, craft, and design with a strong regional perspective.
Open-air military museum presenting artillery history, vehicles, and uniforms at the former A3 regiment area in Kristianstad.
Central city park with canals, lawns, playgrounds, and seasonal events, ideal for a relaxing walk near major sights.
Biosphere reserve visitor area with wetlands, birdlife, and boardwalk access, showcasing Kristianstad’s internationally known nature.
Main pedestrian shopping street in the center, lined with historic buildings and useful as the core route through downtown Kristianstad.
Åhus eel is a classic local delicacy from the coast near Kristianstad, often smoked or fried and tied to old fishing traditions in northeastern Skåne.
Spettekaka is a festive Scanian cake baked on a rotating spit from eggs, sugar and potato starch, famous across the region and often served at celebrations.
Kroppkakor are potato dumplings usually filled with pork and onion, served with butter and lingonberries. They are a beloved traditional dish in southern Sweden.
Established venue in nearby Åhus offering seasonal Nordic dishes in a refined setting, suitable for a more upscale meal.
Popular casual restaurant in central Kristianstad known for quality burgers, steaks and a lively brasserie atmosphere.
Well-known café and lunch venue in Tivoliparken, appreciated for Swedish fika, light meals and a relaxed park setting.
Moderate for Sweden: hotels and dining are pricier than much of Europe, but local buses and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is not expected. Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; taxis and cafes usually just round up.
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Kristianstad Central -> Stora Torg, Kristianstad
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm to Kristianstad by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kristianstad, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stockholm to Kristianstad trains use the Stockholm Centralstation to Kristianstad, Hammar Åängavägen station pair, with some services arriving at Kristianstad Central. Use this guide to compare Stockholm and Kristianstad train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Nearby hotels include Freys Hotel, Nordic Light Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel.
Stockholm Södra is 2 km from Stockholm city centre. Public transport options include:
Stockholm Södra has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Pelikan, Kvarnen
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Stockholm Södra. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stockholm Södra. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stockholm Södra: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Södra: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Södra: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rival, Clarion Hotel Stockholm, Hilton Stockholm Slussen.
Kristianstad Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Bar-B-Ko, Restaurang Kippers
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Kristianstad Central. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Kristianstad Central. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kristianstad Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kristianstad Central: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kristianstad Central: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include First Hotel Christian IV, Stadshotellet Kristianstad, Quality Hotel Grand Kristianstad.
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