How to travel from Helsingborg to Kalmar

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Compare bus and train for Helsingborg to Kalmar

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsingborg to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of Kč880 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. 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 Kč880, while a train costs an average of Kč880.

Distance: 146 miles (236 km)

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Kč880

Average price

Cheapest

Kč1215

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4h 6m

Average total duration

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3h 36m

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3h 21m

Average total duration

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Helsingborg to Kalmar is a train with an average price of Kč880.

This is compared to other travel options from Helsingborg to Kalmar:

A train is Kč697 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Helsingborg to Kalmar costing on average Kč1577.

The fastest way to travel from Helsingborg to Kalmar is by train with an average journey time of 4h 6m.

Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Helsingborg and Kalmar including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Helsingborg to Kalmar among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around Kč880 compared to roughly Kč1215 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč336. The journey takes 3h 36m versus 3h 21m 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.

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from Helsingborg to Kalmar

How to get from Helsingborg to Kalmar by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Helsingborg to Kalmar is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Oresundstag1072 Öresundståg+Skånetrafiken1818 Skånetrafiken
    1:21 PM3h38
    Helsingborg Centralstation
    4:59 PMKalmar Centralstation
    9511One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Oresundstag1072 Öresundståg+Skånetrafiken1818 Skånetrafiken
    1:21 PM3h38
    Helsingborg Centralstation
    4:59 PMKalmar Centralstation
    9511One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Oresundstag1072 Öresundståg+Skånetrafiken1818 Skånetrafiken
    1:21 PM3h38
    Helsingborg Centralstation
    4:59 PMKalmar Centralstation
    9511One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Oresundstag1040 Öresundståg+Skånetrafiken1810 Skånetrafiken
    9:21 AM3h38
    Helsingborg Centralstation
    12:59 PMKalmar Centralstation
    9511One-way
    1 transfer
  • Oresundstag1056 Öresundståg+Skånetrafiken1814 Skånetrafiken
    11:21 AM3h38
    Helsingborg Centralstation
    2:59 PMKalmar Centralstation
    9511One-way
    1 transfer
  • Oresundstag1072 Öresundståg+Skånetrafiken1818 Skånetrafiken · 297 Skånetrafiken+Lanstrafiken401 Kalmar länstrafik
    12:40 PM4h44
    Görarpsvägen Norra
    5:24 PMKalmar, Snurrom
    10411One-way
    3 transfers
  • Lanstrafiken310 Kalmar länstrafik · 160 Kalmar länstrafik+Skånetrafiken1812 Skånetrafiken+Krösatågen17558 Krösatågen
    10:21 AM8h27
    Helsingborg Centralstation
    6:48 PMKalmar Centralstation
    11221One-way
    3 transfers
  • Lanstrafiken310 Kalmar länstrafik · 160 Kalmar länstrafik+Skånetrafiken297 Skånetrafiken · 1812 Skånetrafiken
    9:39 AM8h56
    Görarpsvägen Norra
    6:35 PMKalmar, Snurrom
    11221One-way
    4 transfers
  • Lanstrafiken310 Kalmar länstrafik · 160 Kalmar länstrafik · 403 Kalmar länstrafik+Skånetrafiken1812 Skånetrafiken
    9:39 AM9h47
    Görarpsvägen Norra
    7:26 PMKalmar, Tegelviken
    11221One-way
    5 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Helsingborg to Kalmar

Travel to Kalmar easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Helsingborg to Kalmar.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Helsingborg and Kalmar including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Helsingborg to Kalmar is a train with an average price of Kč880.

This is compared to other travel options from Helsingborg to Kalmar:

A train is Kč697 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Helsingborg to Kalmar costing on average Kč1577.

The fastest way to travel from Helsingborg to Kalmar is by train with an average journey time of 4h 6m.

Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 10m.

The distance from Helsingborg to Kalmar is approximately 146 miles (236 km).
The average frequency per day from Helsingborg to Kalmar is:
  • Around 56 trains per day.
  • Around 41 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Helsingborg and Kalmar as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Helsingborg to Kalmar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, Krösatågen to go to Kalmar by train.
Omio customers who travel from Helsingborg to Kalmar often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Malmö, Copenhagen Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kalmar and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kalmar to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To explore the main attractions in Kalmar, such as Kalmar Castle, the Old Town, and the Kalmar County Museum, two to three days would be sufficient. This allows for a relaxed pace to enjoy the historical sites and scenic coastal views.

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