Travel, arrival and accommodation
On this page you can find information related to your travelling, arrival and accommodation in Halmstad.

When do I need to arrive in Halmstad?
Below you can find some important dates around the start of the semester. The week before your first semester starts, you are expected to attend a mandatory introduction meeting, where we share important information about your upcoming studies at Halmstad University. The meeting will be done digitally so you can join from anywhere in the world. However we recommend that you arrive in Halmstad well in time before your studies starts, in order to get settled in your new hometown.
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 the Student Union with information regarding accommodation options, pick-up service, rent, application deadlines and payment instructions. You can start looking for private accommodation right away.
Please contact the Student Union directly for any questions regarding student accommodation.
The Student Union’s website External link.
Accommodation for international students
There is a limited amount of student accommodation available for admitted students. The University and the Student Union can currently not provide accommodation to international students. If the situation changes, the information will be updated. Please contact the Student Union directly for any questions regarding 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.
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All accommodation inquiries
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Other inquiries regarding late arrival/travelling