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MUNCH
Striking waterfront museum housing Edvard Munch’s masterpieces and major exhibitions in a landmark modern building.
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$143
Fastest journey
9 h 14 m
Average duration
12 h 34 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
488 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kalmar to Oslo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kalmar to Oslo will cost around $143 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
It's difficult to get from Kalmar to Oslo without transferring at least 3 times.
653 SJ+
160 Kalmar LT (smågods)+
2116 Mälartåg+
185 Kalmar LT (smågods)
542 X 2000 · 645 SJ 3000+
2160 Mälartåg+
1113 Öresundstågen
542 X 2000 · 645 SJ 3000+
2160 Mälartåg+
1113 Öresundstågen
653 SJ+
160 Kalmar LT (smågods)+
2116 Mälartåg+
185 Kalmar LT (smågods)Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kalmar to Oslo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a flight costs an average of $122.
Distance: 303 miles (488 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$124 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest | $260 Average price | $128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kalmar to Oslo:
A bus is $26 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kalmar to Oslo costing on average $124 (€124).
A bus is $162 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kalmar to Oslo costing on average $260 (€260).
Other travel options to Oslo take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 13h 10m.
The journey is about 15m faster (6h 58m by train vs 7h 13m by car) and roughly $4 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($124 (€124) vs $128 (€128)). 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.
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 Oslo trains for today, Monday, July 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
160 Kalmar LT (smågods) · 185 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 2116 Mälartåg+ 653 SJ | 9:30 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 15h53 | 1:23 PM Oslo Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| Tuesday, July 28 | |||||
542 X 2000 · 645 SJ 3000+ 1113 Öresundstågen+ 2160 Mälartåg | 3:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 9h14 | 12:14 AM Oslo Central Station | 3 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare train, flight, and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Kalmar to Oslo run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $76 (€76) but you can travel from only $71 (€71) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 303 miles (488 km) distance in 7h 52m.
Distance 303 miles (488 km) |
Average train duration 6h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€76) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 7h 52m |
First train 3:40 AM |
Last train 9:00 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Most Kalmar to Oslo trains use the Kalmar Centralstation to Oslo Sentralstasjon station pair. Use this guide to compare Kalmar and Oslo 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
Free.
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.
Oslo Sentralstasjon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Egon Byporten, Bella Bambina Ristorante
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Oslo Sentralstasjon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Oslo Sentralstasjon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oslo Sentralstasjon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oslo Sentralstasjon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oslo Sentralstasjon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station, Thon Hotel Opera, Scandic Byporten.
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