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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 $90 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. 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 $90, while a flight costs an average of $234.
Distance: 328 miles (529 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
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$90 Average price Cheapest | $234 Average price | $155 Average price | $150 Average price | $235 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 55m Average total duration 18h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 15m Average total duration 19h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Hamburg to Kalmar
Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Kalmar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Kalmar:
A train is $60 (€50) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Kalmar costing on average $150 (€126).
A train is $65 (€55) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Kalmar costing on average $155 (€130).
A train is $145 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Kalmar costing on average $234 (€197).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 43m.
Bus takes on average 18h 55m.
Ferry takes on average 20h 15m.
Tickets start at around $90 (€76) compared to roughly $235 (€198) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $145 (€122). The journey takes 9h 13m 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.
- ECE 392 · R 1024
6:53 PM 16h06 Hamburg Hbf 10:59 AM Kalmar Centralstation $96 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- ECE 392 · R 1024
6:53 PM 16h06 Hamburg Hbf 10:59 AM Kalmar Centralstation $96 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- RJ 384 · R 1120
1:08 PM 9h51 Hamburg Altona 10:59 PM Kalmar Centralstation $131 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- ECE 396 · R 1104
10:53 AM 10h06 Hamburg Hbf 8:59 PM Kalmar Centralstation $150 1 One-way 1 transfer - 11160 · Bus 79106 · IC 5756 · IC 842
9:42 AM 11h17 Hamburg Hbf 8:59 PM Kalmar Centralstation $222 1 One-way 4 transfers - 11164 · Bus 79108 · IC 5758 · IC 850
11:39 AM 11h20 Hamburg Hbf 10:59 PM Kalmar Centralstation $222 1 One-way 4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
6:00 PM 26h00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 8:00 PM Kalmar, Järnvägstation $130 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:20 PM 24h39 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 11:59 PM Kalmar, Järnvägstation $153 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Kalmar:
A train is $60 (€50) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Kalmar costing on average $150 (€126).
A train is $65 (€55) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Kalmar costing on average $155 (€130).
A train is $145 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Kalmar costing on average $234 (€197).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 43m.
Bus takes on average 18h 55m.
Ferry takes on average 20h 15m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Kalmar Airport.
- 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, Oresundstag, Snälltåget, SJ to go to Kalmar by train.
- Travel with Sas Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Kalmar by flight.
- Travel with TT Line to go to Kalmar by ferry.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kalmar by bus.
- 1 direct ferries per day with TT Line.
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