How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar

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Compare bus, flight, and train for Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $190 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 42m. 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 $190, while a flight costs an average of $649.

Distance: 551 miles (887 km)

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$190

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$649

Average price

$341

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14h 25m

Average total duration

13h 55m

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5h 42m

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3h 42m

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12h 56m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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2.7 - 5.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar is a train with an average price of $190 (€155).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar:

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar costing on average $196 (€160).

A train is $460 (€376) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar costing on average $649 (€531).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 42m.

Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 25m.

Bus takes on average 29h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Kalmar including taking a bus, flight, and train.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 9h 14m sooner (3h 42m by flight vs 12h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $649 (€531) compared to roughly $341 (€279) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1272 · ICE 1080 · ECE 1198 · R 1072
    12:04 AM17h01
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    5:05 PMKalmar Centralstation
    $661One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1272 · ICE 1080 · ECE 1198 · R 1072
    12:04 AM17h01
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    5:05 PMKalmar Centralstation
    $661One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 776 · ECE 396 · R 1104
    6:46 AM14h13
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    8:59 PMKalmar Centralstation
    $981One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 778 · ECE 398 · R 1088
    4:41 AM14h18
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    6:59 PMKalmar Centralstation
    $681One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 76 · 11164 · IC 5758 · IC 850
    7:46 AM15h13
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    10:59 PMKalmar Centralstation
    $781One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn29503 · ICE 76 · 11164 · IC 5758
    7:22 AM15h37
    Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
    10:59 PMKalmar Centralstation
    $781One-way
    5 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 PM34h54
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    11:59 PMKalmar, Järnvägstation
    $1341One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 PM35h29
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    11:59 PMKalmar, Järnvägstation
    $1371One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    3:58 PM32h01
    Frankfurt South station
    11:59 PMKalmar, Järnvägstation
    $1571One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar

Travel to Kalmar easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Kalmar including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar is a train with an average price of $190 (€155).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar:

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar costing on average $196 (€160).

A train is $460 (€376) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar costing on average $649 (€531).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 42m.

Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 25m.

Bus takes on average 29h 6m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar is approximately 551 miles (887 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Kalmar Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Sas Airways to go to Kalmar by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kalmar by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kalmar by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kalmar often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, 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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