The average train between Linköping and Kristianstad takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Linköping to Kristianstad. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Linköping and Kristianstad. The earliest departure is at 1:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Linköping is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Kristianstad at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Linköping to Kristianstad. However, there are services departing from Linköping station and arriving at Kristianstad station via Hässleholm Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Linköping to Kristianstad train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Linköping Centralstation.
Linköping to Kristianstad train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Hässleholm Centralstation.
Book your Linköping to Kristianstad train tickets online with Swedish Railways (SJ), Öresundståg and Skånetrafiken.
The distance between Linköping and Kristianstad is 279 km. The road distance is 332 km.
Swedish Railways (SJ) operates a train from Linköping Centralstation to Hässleholm Centralstation hourly. Tickets cost kr 470–750 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Snälltåget also services this route every 4 hours.