- Must visit
Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s most famous museum, built around the preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A must for maritime history and one of Sweden’s top attractions.
Cheapest price
$107
Average price
$141
Fastest journey
6 h 8 m
Average duration
6 h 17 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
313 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kalmar to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kalmar to Stockholm will cost around $141 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $107.
It's difficult to get from Kalmar to Stockholm without transferring at least once.
542 X 2000 · 60542 SJ · 10544 X 2000+
1113 Öresundstågen
332 SJ · 436 X 2000
10344 SJ+
306 Snälltåget
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1081 Öresundstågen
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1081 Öresundstågen
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1049 Öresundstågen
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1113 Öresundstågen
530 X 2000 · 60530 SJ · 10532 X 2000+
1065 Öresundstågen
332 SJ · 436 X 2000Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kalmar to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $91.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $259 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Stockholm:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kalmar to Stockholm costing on average $77 (€62).
A bus is $219 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kalmar to Stockholm costing on average $259 (€210).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€62) compared to roughly $84 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€6). The journey takes 5h 24m versus 4h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Kalmar to Stockholm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
538 X 2000+ 1097 Öresundstågen | 1:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 5h08 | 6:08 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
10344 SJ · 544 X 2000 | 3:52 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 5h16 | 9:08 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
546 X 2000+ 1129 Öresundstågen | 5:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 5h08 | 10:08 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
548 X 2000+ 1137 Öresundstågen | 6:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 5h17 | 11:17 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
550 X 2000+ 1145 Öresundstågen | 7:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 5h11 | 12:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
1049 Öresundstågen+ 526 X 2000 · 60526 SJ · 10528 X 2000 | 6:15 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 7h57 | 2:12 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 7 transfers | |
1049 Öresundstågen+ 526 X 2000 · 60526 SJ · 10528 X 2000 | 7:00 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 6h08 | 1:08 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
1065 Öresundstågen+ 530 X 2000 · 60530 SJ · 10532 X 2000 | 9:00 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 6h11 | 3:11 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
332 SJ · 436 X 2000+ 5 SL+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 9:15 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 8h35 | 5:50 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3 transfers | |
332 SJ · 436 X 2000 | 9:52 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 6h48 | 4:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
1081 Öresundstågen+ 534 X 2000 · 60534 SJ · 10536 X 2000 | 10:35 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 7h37 | 6:12 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 7 transfers | |
1081 Öresundstågen+ 534 X 2000 · 60534 SJ · 10536 X 2000 | 11:00 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 6h08 | 5:08 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Kalmar to Stockholm run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 194 miles (313 km) distance in 4h 32m.
Distance 194 miles (313 km) |
Average train duration 5h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 4h 32m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 91 days |
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