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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€31 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price | €42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 23m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Halmstad to Kalmar
How to get from Halmstad to Kalmar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Halmstad to Kalmar is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
319 SJ+
403 Kalmar länstrafik+
7630 Jönköpings länstrafik+
318 Hallandstrafiken10:04 PM12h22Marbäck (Halmstad)10:26 AMKalmar, Tegelviken€411One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
319 SJ+
403 Kalmar länstrafik+
7630 Jönköpings länstrafik+
318 Hallandstrafiken10:04 PM12h22Marbäck (Halmstad)10:26 AMKalmar, Tegelviken€411One-way3 transfers
Fastest
331 SJ+
401 Hallandstrafiken+
7636 Jönköpings länstrafik11:47 AM4h15Halmstad4:02 PMKalmar Centralstation€491One-way2 transfers
Other options
1047 Öresundståg · 1040 Öresundståg+
2 Hallandstrafiken8:00 AM4h59Halmstad12:59 PMKalmar Centralstation€451One-way2 transfers
1095 Öresundståg · 1088 Öresundståg+
2 Hallandstrafiken1:59 PM5h00Halmstad6:59 PMKalmar Centralstation€451One-way2 transfers
1047 Öresundståg · 1040 Öresundståg+
2 Hallandstrafiken7:59 AM5h00Halmstad12:59 PMKalmar Centralstation€451One-way2 transfers
175 Länstrafiken Kronoberg · 145 Länstrafiken Kronoberg+
1072 Öresundståg+
5 Hallandstrafiken12:05 PM5h00Halmstad5:05 PMKalmar Centralstation€411One-way3 transfers
175 Länstrafiken Kronoberg · 145 Länstrafiken Kronoberg+
310 Kalmar länstrafik · 160 Kalmar länstrafik12:05 PM9h43Halmstad9:48 PMKalmar Centralstation€461One-way4 transfers
175 Länstrafiken Kronoberg · 145 Länstrafiken Kronoberg · 240 Länstrafiken Kronoberg+
5 Hallandstrafiken12:05 PM9h18Halmstad9:23 PMKalmar Centralstation€491One-way5 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 23m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola and arrive in Kalmar, Snurrom.
- Trains mostly depart from Halmstad Centralstation and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
- Travel with LT Kronoberg to go to Kalmar by bus.
- Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, JLT to go to Kalmar by train.
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