The average train between Kristianstad and Ystad takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Kristianstad to Ystad. 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 hourly between Kristianstad and Ystad. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Kristianstad is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Ystad at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kristianstad to Ystad. However, there are services departing from Kristianstad station and arriving at Ystad station via Malmö, Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Kristianstad to Ystad train services, operated by Skånetrafiken, depart from Kristianstad Central station.
Kristianstad to Ystad train services, operated by Skånetrafiken, arrive at Ystad Station.
Book your Kristianstad to Ystad train tickets online with Skånetrafiken and Öresundståg.
The distance between Kristianstad and Ystad is 70.1 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Kristianstad Central to Ystad Station via Malmö, Centralstation in around 2h 17m.