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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 train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. 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 $58.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Halmstad to Kalmar
Compare the available ways to get from Halmstad to Kalmar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Halmstad to Kalmar:
A train is $27 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Halmstad to Kalmar costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 13m.
Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20. The journey takes 4h 1m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:30 AM 4h29 Halmstad 3:59 PM Kalmar $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:30 AM 4h29 Halmstad 3:59 PM Kalmar $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:30 AM 4h29 Halmstad 3:59 PM Kalmar $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:30 AM 4h29 Halmstad 2:59 PM Kalmar $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Halmstad to Kalmar:
A train is $27 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Halmstad to Kalmar costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 13m.
- Around 60 trains per day.
- Around 8 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Halmstad Centralstation and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola and arrive in Kalmar, Tegelviken.
- Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, JLT, Snälltåget to go to Kalmar by train.
- Travel with LT Kronoberg, Lanstrafiken to go to Kalmar by bus.
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