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Compare bus and train for Cologne to Kalmar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $169. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $169, and a train costs an average of $169.
Distance: 550 miles (886 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$169 Average price Cheapest | $247 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 40m Average total duration Fastest 13h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 36m 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 Cologne to Kalmar:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Kalmar costing on average $169 (€138).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 37h 52m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Kalmar:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Kalmar costing on average $169 (€138).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 37h 52m.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Kalmar as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kalmar by train.
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