How to travel from Halmstad to Kalmar

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Compare bus and train for Halmstad to Kalmar

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halmstad to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €31, while a bus costs an average of €37.

Distance: 132 miles (214 km)

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€31

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Cheapest

€37

Average price

€42

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 23m

Average total duration

3h 53m

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30m

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4h 16m

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3h 46m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Oresundstag

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LT Kronoberg

Most popular bus company

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The cheapest way to travel from Halmstad to Kalmar is a train with an average price of €31.

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

A train is €7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Halmstad to Kalmar costing on average €37.

The fastest way to travel from Halmstad to Kalmar is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 16m.

Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Halmstad and Kalmar including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Halmstad to Kalmar among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €31 compared to roughly €42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €12. The journey takes 3h 53m versus 3h 0m 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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from Halmstad to Kalmar

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

Our recommendation

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

  • SJ319 SJ+Lanstrafiken403 Kalmar länstrafik+JLT7630 Jönköpings länstrafik+Hallandstrafiken318 Hallandstrafiken
    10:04 PM12h22
    Marbäck (Halmstad)
    10:26 AMKalmar, Tegelviken
    411One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • SJ319 SJ+Lanstrafiken403 Kalmar länstrafik+JLT7630 Jönköpings länstrafik+Hallandstrafiken318 Hallandstrafiken
    10:04 PM12h22
    Marbäck (Halmstad)
    10:26 AMKalmar, Tegelviken
    411One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • SJ331 SJ+Hallandstrafiken401 Hallandstrafiken+JLT7636 Jönköpings länstrafik
    11:47 AM4h15
    Halmstad
    4:02 PMKalmar Centralstation
    491One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Oresundstag1047 Öresundståg · 1040 Öresundståg+Hallandstrafiken2 Hallandstrafiken
    8:00 AM4h59
    Halmstad
    12:59 PMKalmar Centralstation
    451One-way
    2 transfers
  • Oresundstag1095 Öresundståg · 1088 Öresundståg+Hallandstrafiken2 Hallandstrafiken
    1:59 PM5h00
    Halmstad
    6:59 PMKalmar Centralstation
    451One-way
    2 transfers
  • Oresundstag1047 Öresundståg · 1040 Öresundståg+Hallandstrafiken2 Hallandstrafiken
    7:59 AM5h00
    Halmstad
    12:59 PMKalmar Centralstation
    451One-way
    2 transfers
  • LT Kronoberg175 Länstrafiken Kronoberg · 145 Länstrafiken Kronoberg+Oresundstag1072 Öresundståg+Hallandstrafiken5 Hallandstrafiken
    12:05 PM5h00
    Halmstad
    5:05 PMKalmar Centralstation
    411One-way
    3 transfers
  • LT Kronoberg175 Länstrafiken Kronoberg · 145 Länstrafiken Kronoberg+Lanstrafiken310 Kalmar länstrafik · 160 Kalmar länstrafik
    12:05 PM9h43
    Halmstad
    9:48 PMKalmar Centralstation
    461One-way
    4 transfers
  • LT Kronoberg175 Länstrafiken Kronoberg · 145 Länstrafiken Kronoberg · 240 Länstrafiken Kronoberg+Hallandstrafiken5 Hallandstrafiken
    12:05 PM9h18
    Halmstad
    9:23 PMKalmar Centralstation
    491One-way
    5 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Halmstad 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 Halmstad to Kalmar.

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There are 2 options to travel between Halmstad and Kalmar including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Halmstad to Kalmar is a train with an average price of €31.

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

A train is €7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Halmstad to Kalmar costing on average €37.

The fastest way to travel from Halmstad to Kalmar is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 16m.

Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 23m.

The distance from Halmstad to Kalmar is approximately 132 miles (214 km).
The average frequency per day from Halmstad to Kalmar is:
  • Around 27 trains per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Halmstad to Kalmar:
  • Buses mostly depart from Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola and arrive in Kalmar, Snurrom.
  • Trains mostly depart from Halmstad Centralstation and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Halmstad to Kalmar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with LT Kronoberg to go to Kalmar by bus.
  • Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, JLT to go to Kalmar by train.
Omio customers who travel from Halmstad 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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