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Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $71, and a bus costs an average of $86.
Distance: 328 miles (529 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$114 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price | $242 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 40m Average total duration Fastest 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 31m Average total duration 25h 1m 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 $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Kalmar costing on average $135 (€110).
A train is $24 (€19) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Kalmar costing on average $137 (€111).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Ferry takes on average 19h 10m.
Bus takes on average 25h 1m.
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.
RJ 384 · R 11201:08 PM9h51Hamburg Altona10:59 PMKalmar Centralstation$991One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
RJ 384 · R 11201:08 PM9h51Hamburg Altona10:59 PMKalmar Centralstation$991One-way1 transfer
Fastest
SK2646 · SK1971:45 PM5h20Hamburg Airport7:05 PMKalmar Airport$7611One-way1 transfer
Other options
ECE 398 · R 10888:53 AM10h06Hamburg Hbf6:59 PMKalmar Centralstation$991One-way1 transfer
ECE 394 · R 1136 · R 200012:52 PM16h07Hamburg Hbf6:59 AMKalmar Centralstation$991One-way2 transfers
ECE 1196 · ICL 50046 · R 1112+
1120 Öresundstågen11:47 AM11h12Hamburg Hbf10:59 PMKalmar Centralstation$1031One-way3 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus5:33 PM28h42Hamburg Hbf10:15 PMKalmar, Järnvägstation$1491One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM26h15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof8:15 PMKalmar, Järnvägstation$1541One-way2 transfers
D84514+
SK21972:55 PM7h55Hamburg Airport10:50 PMKalmar Airport$3511One-way1 transfer
SK1648+
1088 Öresundstågen12:30 PM6h29Hamburg Airport6:59 PMKalmar Centralstation$4451One-way1 transfer
SK1648+
1104 Öresundstågen12:30 PM8h29Hamburg Airport8:59 PMKalmar Centralstation$4451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Kalmar:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Kalmar costing on average $135 (€110).
A train is $24 (€19) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Kalmar costing on average $137 (€111).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Ferry takes on average 19h 10m.
Bus takes on average 25h 1m.
- 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 bus, train, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) and arrive in Karlshamns Hamn.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kalmar by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SJ, Snälltåget, Oresundstag, Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Kalmar by train.
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