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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 an average ticket price of $152 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 13h 43m. 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 $152, while a bus costs an average of $174.
Distance: 550 miles (886 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$152 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price | $244 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 43m Average total duration Fastest 13h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30h 2m Average total duration 29h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Kalmar
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Kalmar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Kalmar:
A train is $23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Kalmar costing on average $174.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 2m.
Tickets start at around $152 compared to roughly $244 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $92. The journey takes 13h 13m versus 12h 36m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Kalmar:
A train is $23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Kalmar costing on average $174.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 2m.
- Around 4 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kalmar by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kalmar by bus.
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