Travel, arrival and accommodation

When do I need to arrive in Halmstad?

We recommend that you arrive in Halmstad well in time before your studies starts, in order to get settled in your new hometown and take part in the introduction activities organised by the University and the Student Union.

Introduction activities

Travel to Halmstad

Travelling options

When making travel arrangements you can choose to fly to any of the three different airports below.

Copenhagen Airport – Copenhagen (Denmark)

Approximately 2 hours to Halmstad C with direct trains and buses.

• Train: travel from Copenhagen Airport to Halmstad C
• Bus: Travel from Kastrup Terminal 2 to Halmstad Regionbussterminal

Landvetter Airport – Gothenburg (Sweden)

Approximately 2 hours from Halmstad with a few options of buses and trains.

• Train: Take the Airport Coach from Landvetter Airport to the Central Station, Nils Ericsson Terminal, downtown Gothenburg. Then you take the train from Gothenburg to Halmstad.
• Bus: Take the Airport Coach from Landvetter Airport to the Central Station, Nils Ericsson Terminal, downtown Gothenburg. Then you take the bus from Gothenburg, Nils Ericsson Terminal to Halmstad Regionbussterminal.

Arlanda Airport – Stockholm (Sweden)

Stockholm is a 4 to 5 hour train ride from Halmstad, but some students may still prefer to arrive in Stockholm.

• Train alternative 1: You can take the long distance train to Halmstad: travel from Arlanda C to Halmstad C. You will have to change trains somewhere along the route.
• Train alternative 2: Take the Arlanda Express Train or the Airport Shuttle to Stockholm Central Station. From there you can take a train to Halmstad C. Travel from Stockholm C to Halmstad C. You may have to change trains somewhere along the route.
• You can also travel by bus via Gothenburg. Travel from Stockholm City Terminal to Nils Ericson Terminal and then from there to Halmstad Regionbussterminal.

Accommodation

All student accommodation in Halmstad is organised by the Student Union. Depending on what type of student you are there are different student accomodation options available.

Accommodation for exchange students

As an exchange student, you are not guaranteed student accommodation upon your arrival since there is a limited amount of student accommodation available for admitted students. Shortly after you have been admitted to Halmstad University, you will receive an email from Halmstad housing office with information regarding accommodation and what they can currently offer. If you prefer a private accommodation, we strongly recommend you to start looking well in advance.

Please visit the Student Union website directly to learn more about student accommodation.

The Student Union’s website External link.

Accommodation for international students

There is a limited amount of student accommodation available for admitted international students. In the beginning of May, you will receive an email from the Halmstad housing office with information regarding accommodation with the possiblity to register your interest for renting. If you prefer a private accommodation, we strongly recommend you to start looking well in advance.

Please visit the Student Union website directly to learn more about student accommodation.

The Student Union’s website External link.

Bringing family members?

Please note, the Student Union only supports accommodation for admitted students. If you are bringing your family and need a different housing option, you are responsible for organising this yourself.