How to travel from Jönköping to Kalmar

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Compare bus and train for Jönköping to Kalmar

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jönköping to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. 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 $20, while a bus costs an average of $60.

Distance: 113 miles (182 km)

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$20

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$60

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$44

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3h 13m

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2h 43m

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6h 45m

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6h 15m

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2h 48m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Jönköping to Kalmar is a train with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A train is $41 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jönköping to Kalmar costing on average $60 (€51).

The fastest way to travel from Jönköping to Kalmar is by train with an average journey time of 3h 13m.

Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Jönköping and Kalmar including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Jönköping to Kalmar among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 5m faster (2h 43m by train vs 2h 48m by car) and roughly $25 (€21) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($20 (€16) vs $44 (€37)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Jönköping to Kalmar

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar länstrafik · 35 Kalmar länstrafik · 160 Kalmar länstrafik+JLT17605 Jönköpings länstrafik
    6:26 AM5h18
    Jönköping Centralstation
    11:44 AMKalmar
    $311One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar länstrafik · 35 Kalmar länstrafik · 160 Kalmar länstrafik+JLT17605 Jönköpings länstrafik
    6:26 AM5h18
    Jönköping Centralstation
    11:44 AMKalmar
    $311One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • SJ523 SJ+Oresundstag1032 Öresundståg+Västtrafik7213 Västtrafik
    9:08 AM2h51
    Jönköping Centralstation
    11:59 AMKalmar Centralstation
    $571One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Västtrafik7213 Västtrafik+Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar länstrafik+Krösatågen28807 Krösatåg
    9:08 AM4h30
    Jönköping Centralstation
    1:38 PMKalmar Centralstation
    $381One-way
    2 transfers
  • Västtrafik7205 Västtrafik+Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar länstrafik+Krösatågen28805 Krösatåg
    7:04 AM4h34
    Jönköping Centralstation
    11:38 AMKalmar Centralstation
    $381One-way
    2 transfers
  • Västtrafik7213 Västtrafik+Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar länstrafik+Krösatågen28807 Krösatåg+Lanstrafiken401 Kalmar länstrafik
    9:08 AM4h44
    Jönköping Centralstation
    1:52 PMKalmar
    $421One-way
    3 transfers
  • Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar länstrafik · 160 Kalmar länstrafik+JLT17607 Jönköpings länstrafik
    8:23 AM5h21
    Jönköping Centralstation
    1:44 PMKalmar
    $311One-way
    2 transfers
  • Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar länstrafik · 35 Kalmar länstrafik · 160 Kalmar länstrafik+JLT17605 Jönköpings länstrafik
    6:26 AM5h22
    Jönköping Centralstation
    11:48 AMKalmar Centralstation
    $311One-way
    3 transfers
  • Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar länstrafik · 160 Kalmar länstrafik+JLT17607 Jönköpings länstrafik
    8:23 AM5h25
    Jönköping Centralstation
    1:48 PMKalmar Centralstation
    $311One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Jönköping 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 Jönköping to Kalmar.

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There are 2 options to travel between Jönköping and Kalmar including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Jönköping to Kalmar is a train with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A train is $41 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jönköping to Kalmar costing on average $60 (€51).

The fastest way to travel from Jönköping to Kalmar is by train with an average journey time of 3h 13m.

Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 45m.

The distance from Jönköping to Kalmar is approximately 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from Jönköping to Kalmar is:
  • Around 84 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Jönköping to Kalmar:
  • Trains mostly depart from Jönköping Centralstation and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
  • Buses mostly depart from Jönköping, Resecentrum and arrive in Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Jönköping to Kalmar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with JLT, Oresundstag, SJ, Krösatågen to go to Kalmar by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You to go to Kalmar by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Jönköping to Kalmar often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Gothenburg, Copenhagen, Kastrup, Malmö. 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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