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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Hamburg to Kalmar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $109 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $109, while a bus costs an average of $138.
Distance: 328 miles (529 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$109 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $242 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 38m Average total duration Fastest 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 30m Average total duration 25h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
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 Hamburg to Kalmar:
A train is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Kalmar costing on average $138 (€112).
A train is $55 (€44) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Kalmar costing on average $163 (€133).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Ferry takes on average 20h 25m.
Bus takes on average 25h 30m.
Tickets start at around $109 (€88) compared to roughly $242 (€197) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $134 (€109). The journey takes 9h 8m versus 8h 14m 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 Hamburg to Kalmar
How to get from Hamburg to Kalmar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Kalmar is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11180 · IC 5766 · IC 70190 · R 10087:39 PM13h20Hamburg Hbf8:59 AMKalmar Centralstation$571One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
11180 · IC 5766 · IC 70190 · R 10087:39 PM13h20Hamburg Hbf8:59 AMKalmar Centralstation$571One-way3 transfers
Fastest
SK2646 · SK1971:45 PM5h20Hamburg Airport7:05 PMKalmar Airport$6281One-way1 transfer
Other options
ECE 392 · R 10086:53 PM14h06Hamburg Hbf8:59 AMKalmar Centralstation$641One-way1 transfer
ECE 394 · R 1128 · R 200012:52 PM16h07Hamburg Hbf6:59 AMKalmar Centralstation$681One-way2 transfers
11168 · IC 5760 · IC 858 · R 11361:39 PM17h20Hamburg Hbf6:59 AMKalmar Centralstation$771One-way4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM30h37Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof12:02 AMKalmar, Järnvägstation$941One-way2 transfers
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FlixTrain5:39 PM30h23Hamburg Hbf12:02 AMKalmar, Järnvägstation$1001One-way2 transfers
SK648 · SK1416 · SK1956:15 AM9h10Hamburg Airport3:25 PMKalmar Airport$6371One-way2 transfers
SK648 · SK1418 · SK1956:15 AM9h10Hamburg Airport3:25 PMKalmar Airport$6371One-way2 transfers
SK648 · SK404 · SK1956:15 AM9h10Hamburg Airport3:25 PMKalmar Airport$6371One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Kalmar:
A train is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Kalmar costing on average $138 (€112).
A train is $55 (€44) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Kalmar costing on average $163 (€133).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Ferry takes on average 20h 25m.
Bus takes on average 25h 30m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Kalmar as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
- Ferries mostly depart from Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) and arrive in Karlshamns Hamn.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, SJ, Oresundstag, Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Kalmar by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kalmar by bus.
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