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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 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price |
5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 9m Average total duration 10h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Gothenburg to Kalmar by train, bus or flight.
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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.
319 SJCheapest
319 SJFastest
319 SJOther options
327 SJ
319 SJ+
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)
343 SJ
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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).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
- 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.
- 3 direct trains per day with SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ).
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