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Hamburger Kunsthalle
Internationally respected art museum with major works from medieval altarpieces to modern masters. Essential for art lovers in Hamburg.

Cheapest price
$184
Average price
$184
Fastest journey
20h 10m
Average duration
20h 10m
Buses per day
1
Distance
215 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kalmar to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $49, and a bus costs an average of $91.
Distance: 328 miles (529 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $146 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest |
9h 51m Average total duration Fastest 9h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 10m Average total duration 24h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 50m Average total duration 12h 50m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kalmar to Hamburg:
A ferry is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kalmar to Hamburg costing on average $113 (€93).
A ferry is $70 (€58) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kalmar to Hamburg costing on average $146 (€120).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Ferry takes on average 12h 50m.
Bus takes on average 24h 40m.
The table below shows live departures for Kalmar to Hamburg trains for today, Sunday, July 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:10 PM Kalmar | 12h56 | 3:06 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:52 PM Kalmar | 14h21 | 6:13 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Kalmar | 10h53 | 3:53 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Kalmar | 12h04 | 7:14 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Kalmar to Hamburg run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $77 (€64) but you can travel from only $49 (€40) by ferry.
The earliest train runs at 02:20, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 328 miles (529 km) distance in 9h 49m.
Distance 328 miles (529 km) |
Average train duration 9h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€64) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 9h 49m |
First train 2:20 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Hamburg Hbf -> Hamburg City Center (Rathausmarkt)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kalmar to Hamburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kalmar to Hamburg trains use the Kalmar Centralstation to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Altona. Use this guide to compare Kalmar and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kalmar Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Kallskänken, Restaurang Byttan
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Ticket office support is available at Kalmar Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Kalmar Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kalmar Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kalmar Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kalmar Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Packhuset, First Hotel Witt, Calmar Stadshotell.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
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