The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Kalmar
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
4 h 1 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Kalmar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Kalmar will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 54 trains that leave Gothenburg for Kalmar on Tue, Nov 25, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 25 the direct trains cover the 289 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 1 m .
On Tue, Nov 25 the slowest trains will take 4 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
319 SJ+
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)
319 SJ
100 Västtrafik+
319 SJ+
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)
18 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik+
319 SJ+
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)
343 SJ
319 SJ
343 SJ
339 SJ
319 SJ+
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)
100 Västtrafik+
319 SJ+
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Gothenburg to Kalmar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, and a bus costs an average of €34.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
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€44 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price |
5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 9m Average total duration 10h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Gothenburg to Kalmar train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Kalmar trains for today, Monday, November 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20189 Öresundstågen+ 325 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+ 1901 Pågatåg+ 1008 Öresundstågen | 10:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 9h19 | 7:59 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
20189 Öresundstågen+ 325 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+ 1901 Pågatåg+ 1008 Öresundstågen | 10:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 9h43 | 8:23 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4 transfers | |
| Tuesday, November 25 | |||||
18 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik+ 319 SJ+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 4:50 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 4h43 | 9:33 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 3 transfers | |
18 Västtrafik+ 481 SJ 3000+ 1032 Öresundstågen+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 5:00 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 6h23 | 11:23 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 3 transfers | |
319 SJ+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 5:04 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h29 | 9:33 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 1 transfer | |
100 Västtrafik+ 319 SJ+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 5:04 AM Gothenburg | 4h29 | 9:33 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 2 transfers | |
319 SJ | 5:04 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h01 | 9:05 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
25 Västtrafik · 3526 Västtrafik · 3428 Västtrafik · 7213 Västtrafik | 5:13 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 6h10 | 11:23 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 6 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 1047 Öresundstågen · 1040 Öresundstågen | 5:17 AM Gothenburg | 6h42 | 11:59 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 1047 Öresundstågen · 1040 Öresundstågen | 5:18 AM Gothenburg | 6h41 | 11:59 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
481 SJ 3000+ 1032 Öresundstågen+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 5:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h59 | 11:23 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 2 transfers | |
481 SJ 3000+ 1032 Öresundstågen | 5:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h35 | 10:59 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3526 Västtrafik · 3428 Västtrafik · 7213 Västtrafik+ 523 X 2000 | 5:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h48 | 11:23 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5 transfers | |
3526 Västtrafik · 3428 Västtrafik · 7213 Västtrafik+ 523 X 2000 | 5:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h24 | 10:59 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
1047 Öresundstågen · 1040 Öresundstågen | 5:40 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h19 | 11:59 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1047 Öresundstågen · 1040 Öresundstågen+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 5:40 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h43 | 12:23 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 2 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 487 SJ 3000+ 1056 Öresundstågen | 8:00 AM Gothenburg | 5h59 | 1:59 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 487 SJ 3000+ 1056 Öresundstågen | 8:01 AM Gothenburg | 5h58 | 1:59 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
18 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ+ 7225 Västtrafik+ 529 X 2000 | 8:02 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 6h21 | 2:23 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ+ 7225 Västtrafik+ 529 X 2000 | 8:05 AM Gothenburg | 5h54 | 1:59 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ+ 7225 Västtrafik+ 529 X 2000 | 8:06 AM Gothenburg | 5h53 | 1:59 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
X5 Västtrafik+ 487 SJ 3000+ 1056 Öresundstågen+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 8:07 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 6h16 | 2:23 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 3 transfers | |
60 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ+ 7225 Västtrafik+ 529 X 2000 | 8:12 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 6h11 | 2:23 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5 transfers | |
487 SJ 3000+ 1056 Öresundstågen+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 8:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h59 | 2:23 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 2 transfers | |
487 SJ 3000+ 1056 Öresundstågen | 8:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h35 | 1:59 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
172 SJ+ 7225 Västtrafik+ 529 X 2000+ 1056 Öresundstågen | 8:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h54 | 2:23 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4 transfers | |
172 SJ+ 7225 Västtrafik+ 529 X 2000+ 1056 Öresundstågen | 8:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h30 | 1:59 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
25 Västtrafik+ 489 SJ 3000+ 1064 Öresundstågen+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 9:01 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 6h22 | 3:23 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 3 transfers | |
489 SJ 3000+ 1064 Öresundstågen+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 9:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h59 | 3:23 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 2 transfers | |
489 SJ 3000+ 1064 Öresundstågen | 9:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h35 | 2:59 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
18 Västtrafik · 3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik+ 533 X 2000 | 10:07 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 6h16 | 4:23 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5 transfers | |
18 Västtrafik+ 1087 Öresundstågen+ 175 Kronobergs LT (smågods) · 845 Kronobergs LT (smågods) | 10:14 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 6h49 | 5:03 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5 transfers | |
3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik+ 533 X 2000+ 1072 Öresundstågen | 10:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h29 | 3:59 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik+ 533 X 2000+ 1072 Öresundstågen | 10:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h53 | 4:23 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4 transfers | |
1087 Öresundstågen+ 175 Kronobergs LT (smågods) · 845 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+ 8659 Krösatågen | 10:40 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h55 | 4:35 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
1087 Öresundstågen+ 175 Kronobergs LT (smågods) · 845 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+ 8659 Krösatågen | 10:40 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h23 | 5:03 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 178 SJ+ 7237 Västtrafik+ 535 X 2000 | 11:05 AM Gothenburg | 5h54 | 4:59 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 178 SJ+ 7237 Västtrafik+ 535 X 2000 | 11:08 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 6h15 | 5:23 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5 transfers | |
178 SJ+ 7237 Västtrafik+ 535 X 2000+ 1080 Öresundstågen | 11:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h30 | 4:59 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
178 SJ+ 7237 Västtrafik+ 535 X 2000+ 1080 Öresundstågen | 11:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h54 | 5:23 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4 transfers | |
25 Västtrafik+ 491 SJ 3000+ 1088 Öresundstågen+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 12:01 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 6h22 | 6:23 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 3 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 180 SJ+ 7241 Västtrafik+ 537 X 2000 | 12:08 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 6h15 | 6:23 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5 transfers | |
491 SJ 3000+ 1088 Öresundstågen | 12:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h35 | 5:59 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
491 SJ 3000+ 1088 Öresundstågen+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 12:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h59 | 6:23 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 2 transfers | |
180 SJ+ 7241 Västtrafik+ 537 X 2000+ 1088 Öresundstågen | 12:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h54 | 6:23 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4 transfers | |
180 SJ+ 7241 Västtrafik+ 537 X 2000+ 1088 Öresundstågen | 12:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h30 | 5:59 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
18 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik+ 339 SJ+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 2:43 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h00 | 7:43 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 3 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 339 SJ+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 2:47 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 4h56 | 7:43 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 2 transfers | |
339 SJ+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 3:04 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h39 | 7:43 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 1 transfer | |
339 SJ | 3:04 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h01 | 7:05 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
18 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik+ 343 SJ+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 4:42 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h01 | 9:43 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 3 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 343 SJ+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 4:47 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 4h56 | 9:43 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 2 transfers | |
343 SJ | 5:04 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h01 | 9:05 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
343 SJ+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 5:04 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h39 | 9:43 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Kalmar
Trains from Gothenburg to Kalmar run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 179 miles (289 km) distance in 4h 1m.
Distance 179 miles (289 km) |
Average train duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€13) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 1m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:55 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Gothenburg to Kalmar start from as low as $17 (€13) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $54 (€44) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 19 daily trains from Gothenburg to Kalmar with 3 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 4h 1m but the average duration is 4h 40m
Train Operators
- Travel from Gothenburg to Kalmar with SJ, Västtrafik, Oresundstag, and Swedish Railways (SJ)
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is SJ.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation
- First train typically departs at 12:10 AM and the last at 11:55 PM
Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, Oresundstag, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Gothenburg to Kalmar trainsSJ, Västtrafik, Oresundstag, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Gothenburg and Kalmar from $17 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Gothenburg to Kalmar
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gothenburg to Kalmar
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
- All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
- Hotel Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- Opposite the taxi station.
- Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13
- Bus lines: 60327, 61327, Flygbussarna
- Train lines: 029, FLX, MTRX, SJ Regionaltåg, SJ SJ3000, SJ X2000, Tågab, Västtågen, Öresundståg
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station with 24-hour access.
- Kallskänken
- Restaurang Byttan
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 10
- Clarion Collection Hotel Packhuset
- First Hotel Witt
- Calmar Stadshotell
- Located in the main hall
- SIXT
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to regional and long-distance destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance connections
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