The average train between Kristianstad and Linköping takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Kristianstad to Linköping. 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 Kristianstad and Linköping. The earliest departure is at 4:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Kristianstad is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Linköping at 3:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kristianstad to Linköping. However, there are services departing from Kristianstad station and arriving at Linköping station via Linköping Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Kristianstad to Linköping train services, operated by Skånetrafiken, depart from Hässleholm Centralstation.
Kristianstad to Linköping train services, operated by Skånetrafiken, arrive at Linköping Centralstation.
Book your Kristianstad to Linköping train tickets online with Skånetrafiken and Swedish Railways (SJ).
The distance between Kristianstad and Linköping is 279 km. The road distance is 332 km.
Swedish Railways (SJ) operates a train from Hässleholm Centralstation to Linköping Centralstation hourly. Tickets cost kr 390–600 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Snälltåget also services this route 5 times a day.