How to travel from Gothenburg to Kalmar

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Compare train and bus for Gothenburg to Kalmar

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, and a bus costs an average of €34.

Distance: 179 miles (289 km)

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€44

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€52

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5h 10m

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4h 40m

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11h 9m

Average total duration

10h 39m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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from Gothenburg to Kalmar

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

Our recommendation

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

SJ319 SJ
06:04AM3h58
Gothenburg Centralstation
10:02AMKalmar Centralstation
$561One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

SJ319 SJ
06:04AM3h58
Gothenburg Centralstation
10:02AMKalmar Centralstation
$561One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SJ319 SJ
06:04AM3h58
Gothenburg Centralstation
10:02AMKalmar Centralstation
$561One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SJ327 SJ
10:04AM4h02
Gothenburg Centralstation
02:06PMKalmar Centralstation
$751One-way
0 transfers
SJ319 SJ+Lanstrafiken401 Kalmar LT (smågods)
06:04AM4h19
Gothenburg Centralstation
10:23AMKalmar, Snurrom
$671One-way
1 transfer
SJ343 SJ
06:04PM3h58
Gothenburg Centralstation
10:02PMKalmar Centralstation
$721One-way
0 transfers
Vy Bus4You400 · 200
09:30AM8h55
Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
06:25PMKalmar, Järnvägstation
$891One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:30AM11h25
Gothenburg, Korsvägen
07:55PMKalmar, Järnvägstation
$941One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:20AM11h35
Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
07:55PMKalmar, Järnvägstation
$941One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg to Kalmar.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Gothenburg and Kalmar including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Kalmar is a train with an average price of $17 (€13).

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

A train is $26 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Kalmar costing on average $43 (€34).

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Kalmar is by train with an average journey time of 4h 1m.

Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 23m.

The distance from Gothenburg to Kalmar is approximately 179 miles (289 km).
The average frequency per day from Gothenburg to Kalmar is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gothenburg to Kalmar:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
  • Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gothenburg to Kalmar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SJ, Västtrafik, Oresundstag, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Kalmar by train.
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Kalmar by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Gothenburg to Kalmar:
  • 3 direct trains per day with SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ).
Omio customers who travel from Gothenburg to Kalmar often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Malmö, Copenhagen Airport, Växjö. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kalmar and these popular destinations at a great price.

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