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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 $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 38m. 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 $19, and a bus costs an average of $44.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$53 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price |
5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 12m Average total duration 9h 42m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Kalmar:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Kalmar costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Gothenburg to Kalmar
How to get from Gothenburg to Kalmar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 SJ6:04 AM4h27Gothenburg Centralstation10:31 AMKalmar Centralstation$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
319 SJ6:04 AM4h27Gothenburg Centralstation10:31 AMKalmar Centralstation$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
343 SJ+
100 Västtrafik5:52 PM4h10Göteborg, Åkareplatsen10:02 PMKalmar Centralstation$651One-way1 transfer
Other options
319 SJ+
100 Västtrafik6:17 AM4h14Göteborg, Åkareplatsen10:31 AMKalmar Centralstation$511One-way1 transfer
319 SJ+
100 Västtrafik · X6 Västtrafik6:07 AM4h24Gothenburg10:31 AMKalmar Centralstation$511One-way2 transfers
319 SJ+
X6 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik · 60 Västtrafik6:05 AM4h26Gothenburg10:31 AMKalmar Centralstation$511One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM9h30Gothenburg, Korsvägen10:00 PMKalmar, Järnvägstation$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 PM9h40Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen10:00 PMKalmar, Järnvägstation$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM11h30Gothenburg, Korsvägen8:00 PMKalmar, Järnvägstation$721One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Kalmar:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Kalmar costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 42m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 25 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, Lilla Bommen and arrive in Kalmar, Snurrom.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Kalmar by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Västtrafik, Oresundstag, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Kalmar by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ).
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