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Compare bus, train, and flight for Amsterdam to Kalmar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $118 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 15h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $118, while a train costs an average of $118.
Distance: 546 miles (879 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$118 Average price Cheapest | $356 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 49m Average total duration Fastest 15h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Amsterdam to Kalmar:
A train is $61 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Amsterdam to Kalmar costing on average $179.
A train is $201 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Kalmar costing on average $319.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Flight takes on average 17h 26m.
Bus takes on average 34h 57m.
Tickets start at around $118 compared to roughly $356 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $238. The journey takes 15h 19m versus 12h 40m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Kalmar
How to get from Amsterdam to Kalmar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Kalmar is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICD 1871 · IC 1771 · 20387 · 111527:16 PM21h49Amsterdam Zuid5:05 PMKalmar Centralstation$841One-way9 transfers
Cheapest
ICD 1871 · IC 1771 · 20387 · 111527:16 PM21h49Amsterdam Zuid5:05 PMKalmar Centralstation$841One-way9 transfers
Fastest
KL1227+
KL85528:55 PM18h20Amsterdam Airport Schiphol3:15 PMKalmar Airport$4201One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 1569 · IC 1771 · 20387 · 111527:03 PM22h02Amsterdam Centraal5:05 PMKalmar Centralstation$841One-way9 transfers
IC 769 · RE RS23 · 20387 · 111527:11 PM21h54Amsterdam Zuid5:05 PMKalmar Centralstation$1041One-way9 transfers
ICE 147 · ICE 2520 · ECE 392 · R 102412:00 PM22h59Amsterdam Centraal10:59 AMKalmar Centralstation$1221One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 AM37h54Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)11:59 PMKalmar, Järnvägstation$1471One-way2 transfers
KL1223+
KL85522:35 PM24h40Amsterdam Airport Schiphol3:15 PMKalmar Airport$4201One-way1 transfer
KL1227+
KL85568:55 PM26h10Amsterdam Airport Schiphol11:05 PMKalmar Airport$4201One-way1 transfer
SK558 · SK1953:10 PM24h05Amsterdam Airport Schiphol3:15 PMKalmar Airport$4411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Kalmar:
A train is $61 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Amsterdam to Kalmar costing on average $179.
A train is $201 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Kalmar costing on average $319.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Flight takes on average 17h 26m.
Bus takes on average 34h 57m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Kalmar as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Kalmar Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kalmar by train.
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