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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stockholm to Halmstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Halmstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $63, while a flight costs an average of $229.
Distance: 264 miles (426 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$63 Average price Cheapest | $229 Average price | $65 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Halmstad:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm to Halmstad costing on average $65 (€55).
A train is $166 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Halmstad costing on average $229 (€193).
Other travel options to Halmstad take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Bus takes on average 9h 56m.
Tickets start at around $63 (€53) compared to roughly $100 (€84) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€31). The journey takes 5h 24m versus 5h 17m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Stockholm to Halmstad
How to get from Stockholm to Halmstad by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm to Halmstad is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM13h10Stockholm, Cityterminalen12:35 PMHalmstad, Resecentrum$451One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM13h10Stockholm, Cityterminalen12:35 PMHalmstad, Resecentrum$451One-way1 transfer
Fastest
SK1879:55 PM1h05Stockholm Arlanda Airport11:00 PMÄngelholm-Helsingborg Airport$921One-way0 transfers
Other options
1 SJ · 480 SJ+
2 Hallandstrafiken11:17 PM8h15Stockholm Central Station7:32 AMHalmstad$471One-way2 transfers
1 SJ · 480 SJ+
2 Hallandstrafiken11:17 PM8h15Stockholm Central Station7:32 AMHalmstad$471One-way2 transfers
2047 VR+
20189 Öresundståg+
316 Hallandstrafiken8:01 PM8h23Stockholm Central Station4:24 AMHalmstad$561One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM16h20Stockholm, Cityterminalen3:10 AMHalmstad, Resecentrum$481One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 PM14h40Stockholm, Cityterminalen3:30 AMHalmstad, Resecentrum$491One-way1 transfer
SK1259:50 PM1h10Stockholm Arlanda Airport11:00 PMMalmo Airport$1381One-way0 transfers
SK21112:15 PM1h10Stockholm Arlanda Airport3:25 PMMalmo Airport$2201One-way0 transfers
SK1852:25 PM1h05Stockholm Arlanda Airport3:30 PMÄngelholm-Helsingborg Airport$2861One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Halmstad:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm to Halmstad costing on average $65 (€55).
A train is $166 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Halmstad costing on average $229 (€193).
Other travel options to Halmstad take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Bus takes on average 9h 56m.
- Around 62 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm and Halmstad as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and arrive in Malmo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stockholm Central Station and arrive in Halmstad Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arrive in Halmstad, Resecentrum.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Halmstad by bus.
- Travel with SJ, VR, JLT, Snälltåget, Västtrafik, Tågab, Malartag to go to Halmstad by train.
- Travel with Sas Airways, braathens regional aviation to go to Halmstad by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with VR.
- 5 direct flights per day with Sas Airways, braathens regional aviation.
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