We all need to be aware of our climate impact. As an exchange student, you can reduce your carbon footprint by being a more sustainable traveler!

Lund University is based in the city of Lund, close to Malmö (Sweden’s third largest city) in the south of Sweden. This part of Sweden is very close to Copenhagen in Denmark. The main campus buildings of Lund University are located in the centre of Lund and are only a short walk from the Lund railway station.

By train

Rail transport is the most environment-friendly way to travel. It is not only cheaper, but also reduces carbon emissions and limits pollution. You also have the opportunity to see even more of Sweden on your way!

From Lund it takes only 15 minutes by train to Malmö. Malmö Central Station in turn, is connected to several different destinations across Europe, such as Berlin, Oslo, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Ghent, Zürich, Milano and Madrid.

Snälltåget's night train from Malmö to Berlin is very popular, and a new line Stockholm–Malmö–Copenhagen–Hamburg–Berlin.

You can generate a possible travel plan in Europe at the Eurail website.

To book train tickets or find out more about destinations and travel time in Sweden please visit Skånetrafiken or SJ websites.

By bus

Bus/coach services are available from a number of cities, for instance Hamburg, Copenhagen and Göteborg, with direct lines to Lund. Check schedules and departure cities using the links below.

FlixBus website

Nettbuss website

By air

Copenhagen Airport

The closest international airport to Lund is Copenhagen Airport (also known as 'Kastrup'), in Denmark. The journey time by train from the airport to Lund is about 35 minutes. The journey takes you over the Öresund Bridge, connecting Denmark to Sweden and via Malmö Central Station where you may need to change trains.

Malmö Airport

The closest local airport to Lund is Malmö Sturup. It has some international flights from destinations within Europe and flights from other Swedish airports including Stockholm. There are bus connections between Lund and Malmö Sturup airport (using the Flygbuss) or you can get a taxi to Lund.

Stockholm Arlanda Airport

If you land at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, it's easy to take a train to Lund. Travel time from Stockholm is about 4 hours on the express train 'X2000' or 6-7 hours on 'Intercity' trains.

Useful links

Public transport in Skåne (and from Kastrup) www.skanetrafiken.se

Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) www.cph.dk/en

Malmö Airport (Sturup) www.swedavia.se/malmo/

Trains in Sweden www.sj.se

Search train times in Europe https://www.eurail.com/

Inspiration

Lund University have an International Podcast and the episode Green travel: Belgium to Sweden by bike is about Ludo who biked from Belgium to Lund (900 km) to arrive on Arrival Day.

Link: www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lund-university-international-podcast