How to travel from Copenhagen to Kalmar

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Compare bus and train for Copenhagen to Kalmar

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €49, while a bus costs an average of €81.

Distance: 160 miles (259 km)

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12h 41m

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Compare ways to travel from Copenhagen to Kalmar

Compare the available ways to get from Copenhagen to Kalmar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Kalmar is a train with an average price of €49.

This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Kalmar:

A train is €32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Copenhagen to Kalmar costing on average €81.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Kalmar is by train with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Kalmar including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Copenhagen to Kalmar among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 49m faster (3h 45m by train vs 4h 34m by car) and roughly €12 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€49 vs €61). 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.

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from Copenhagen to Kalmar

How to get from Copenhagen to Kalmar by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Kalmar is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Oresundstag1056 Öresundståg
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  • Oresundstag1056 Öresundståg
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Fastest

  • Oresundstag1056 Öresundståg
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  • Oresundstag1032 Öresundståg
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  • Oresundstag1064 Öresundståg
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  • Oresundstag1040 Öresundståg
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  • Vy Bus4You600 · 400 · 200
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  • Vy Bus4You600 · 400 · 200
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen to Kalmar

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There are 2 options to travel between Copenhagen and Kalmar including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Kalmar is a train with an average price of €49.

This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Kalmar:

A train is €32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Copenhagen to Kalmar costing on average €81.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Kalmar is by train with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 41m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Kalmar is approximately 160 miles (259 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Kalmar is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Kalmar as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Kalmar:
  • Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
  • Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Kalmar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Express Sweden to go to Kalmar by bus.
  • Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, Krösatågen to go to Kalmar by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Copenhagen to Kalmar:
  • 13 direct trains per day with Oresundstag.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Kalmar often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Gothenburg, Kastrup, Malmö, Copenhagen Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kalmar and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kalmar to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To explore the main attractions in Kalmar, such as Kalmar Castle, the Old Town, and the Kalmar County Museum, two to three days would be sufficient. This allows for a relaxed pace to enjoy the historical sites and scenic coastal views.

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