The average train between Ystad and Kristianstad takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Ystad 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 hourly between Ystad and Kristianstad. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ystad is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Kristianstad at 5:56 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 Ystad to Kristianstad. However, there are services departing from Ystad station and arriving at Kristianstad station via Malmö, Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Ystad to Kristianstad train services, operated by Skånetrafiken, depart from Ystad Station.
Ystad to Kristianstad train services, operated by Skånetrafiken, arrive at Kristianstad Central station.
Book your Ystad to Kristianstad train tickets online with Skånetrafiken and Öresundståg.
The distance between Ystad and Kristianstad is 70.1 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Ystad Station to Kristianstad Central via Malmö, Centralstation in around 2h 16m.