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Moderna Museet Malmö
Branch of Sweden’s national museum of modern and contemporary art, known for major temporary exhibitions in a striking former power station.
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
239 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kalmar to Malmö is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kalmar to Malmö will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
It's difficult to get from Kalmar to Malmö without transferring at least 2 times.
1049 Öresundstågen+
5 Skånetrafiken+
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)
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401 Kalmar LT (smågods)
10344 SJ · 537 X 2000+
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401 Kalmar LT (smågods)
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401 Kalmar LT (smågods)
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401 Kalmar LT (smågods)Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kalmar to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 47m Average total duration 10h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Malmö:
A train is $35 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kalmar to Malmö costing on average $76 (€62).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 17m.
The journey is about 4m faster (3h 11m by train vs 3h 15m by car) and roughly $16 (€13) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($42 (€34) vs $58 (€47)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Oresundstag.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Kalmar to Malmö trains for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 336 SJ · 529 X 2000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 11:25 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 3h48 | 3:13 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 transfers | |
336 SJ · 529 X 2000 | 11:52 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 3h01 | 2:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1097 Öresundstågen | 1:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 3h03 | 4:03 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
170 Kalmar LT (smågods) · 160 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1105 Öresundstågen+ 533 X 2000 | 1:12 PM Kalmar, Lotsgården | 4h02 | 5:14 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 4 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1105 Öresundstågen+ 533 X 2000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 1:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 3h39 | 5:14 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 transfers | |
1105 Öresundstågen | 2:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 3h03 | 5:03 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1105 Öresundstågen+ 533 X 2000 | 2:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 2h53 | 4:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
170 Kalmar LT (smågods) · 160 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1113 Öresundstågen+ 535 X 2000 | 2:12 PM Kalmar, Lotsgården | 4h01 | 6:13 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 4 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1113 Öresundstågen+ 535 X 2000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 2:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 3h38 | 6:13 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 transfers | |
1113 Öresundstågen | 3:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 3h03 | 6:03 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1113 Öresundstågen+ 535 X 2000 | 3:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 2h53 | 5:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
170 Kalmar LT (smågods) · 160 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 8654 Krösatåg · 17525 Krösatåg | 3:07 PM Kalmar, Lotsgården | 5h04 | 8:11 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 8654 Krösatåg · 17525 Krösatåg+ 539 X 2000 | 3:45 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4h26 | 8:11 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 4 transfers | |
8654 Krösatåg · 17525 Krösatåg+ 539 X 2000 | 4:10 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 3h43 | 7:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1129 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 4:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 3h51 | 8:26 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
170 Kalmar LT (smågods) · 161 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1137 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 4:37 PM Kalmar, Lotsgården | 4h46 | 9:23 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 transfers | |
1129 Öresundstågen | 5:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 3h03 | 8:03 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1137 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 5:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 3h48 | 9:23 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
170 Kalmar LT (smågods) · 160 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1145 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 5:37 PM Kalmar, Lotsgården | 5h01 | 10:38 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 transfers | |
1137 Öresundstågen | 6:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 3h03 | 9:03 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1137 Öresundstågen+ 541 X 2000 | 6:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 2h53 | 8:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1145 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 6:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4h03 | 10:38 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
1145 Öresundstågen | 7:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 3h03 | 10:03 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1145 Öresundstågen+ 543 X 2000 | 7:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 2h53 | 9:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1153 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 7:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4h03 | 11:38 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
1153 Öresundstågen | 8:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 3h03 | 11:03 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1153 Öresundstågen+ 545 X 2000 | 8:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 2h53 | 10:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1165 Öresundstågen+ 500 Blekingetrafiken | 8:10 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 4h23 | 12:33 AM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 20124 Öresundstågen+ 549 X 2000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 8:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5h02 | 1:37 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 4 transfers | |
20124 Öresundstågen+ 549 X 2000+ 144 Kronobergs LT (smågods) | 9:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 3h53 | 12:53 AM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1049 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 6:15 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4h18 | 10:33 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1065 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 8:35 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 3h48 | 12:23 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
332 SJ · 525 X 2000+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 9:15 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4h00 | 1:15 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1081 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 10:35 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 3h50 | 2:25 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Kalmar to Malmö run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 148 miles (239 km) distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 148 miles (239 km) |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Discover the best of Malmö — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Malmö trip today.
Branch of Sweden’s national museum of modern and contemporary art, known for major temporary exhibitions in a striking former power station.
City museum complex covering natural history, technology, maritime heritage and local history, mainly inside Malmö Castle and nearby buildings.
Major contemporary art hall famous for its vast naturally lit exhibition space and ambitious international shows. A local favorite for modern art.
Charming old quarter with cobbled lanes, colorful low-rise houses and a quieter, more local atmosphere than the busiest central squares.
Redeveloped waterfront district known for modern architecture, boardwalk walks, sea views and social-media-friendly photos around Turning Torso.
Long urban beach and waterside promenade popular for walking, cycling and sunset views over the sea toward the Öresund Bridge.
A traditional Scanian cake made by piping egg, sugar, and potato starch batter onto a rotating spit. It is a regional specialty of Skåne and often served at celebrations.
A thick Scanian egg pancake, richer and denser than a crepe, traditionally served with fried pork and lingonberries. It is one of the best-known classic dishes from Skåne.
A southern Swedish beef stew seasoned with allspice and slow-cooked until tender, often served with boiled potatoes and pickled beetroot. It is a comforting regional home-style dish.
One of Malmö's best-known contemporary restaurants, offering seasonal Nordic cooking with a creative edge in a lively, modern dining room.
A classic Malmö beer hall and restaurant known for hearty Swedish dishes, sausages, schnitzel, and traditional atmosphere in the city center.
A well-known seafood restaurant and fish shop celebrated for fresh Swedish seafood, herring, and shellfish. Stylish but approachable, and especially strong for local fish dishes.
Prices are high by European standards, especially for dining and hotels, but public transport and budget lunches can help control costs.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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