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Compare bus and train for Düsseldorf to Kalmar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €113 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 13h 14m. 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 €113, while a bus costs an average of €139.
Distance: 540 miles (870 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€113 Average price Cheapest | €139 Average price | €200 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 14m Average total duration Fastest 12h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 20m Average total duration 27h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Kalmar
Compare the available ways to get from Düsseldorf to Kalmar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Kalmar:
A train is €26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Düsseldorf to Kalmar costing on average €139.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 20m.
Tickets start at around €113 compared to roughly €200 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €87. The journey takes 12h 44m versus 12h 31m 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 Düsseldorf to Kalmar:
A train is €26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Düsseldorf to Kalmar costing on average €139.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 20m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Kalmar as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kalmar by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kalmar by train.
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