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Compare bus and train for Kalmar to Borås
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kalmar to Borås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. 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 $56, while a bus costs an average of $68.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Kalmar to Borås
Compare the available ways to get from Kalmar to Borås, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kalmar to Borås:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kalmar to Borås costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Borås take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 16m.
Tickets start at around $56 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3. The journey takes 3h 31m versus 3h 29m 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 Kalmar to Borås
How to get from Kalmar to Borås by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kalmar to Borås is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:00 AM 8h55 Kalmar 3:55 PM Borås $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 AM 8h55 Kalmar 3:55 PM Borås $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

7:00 AM 8h55 Kalmar 3:55 PM Borås $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

7:35 AM 11h00 Kalmar 6:35 PM Borås $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:45 AM 9h40 Kalmar 2:25 PM Borås $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kalmar to Borås:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kalmar to Borås costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Borås take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 16m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kalmar and Borås as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kalmar Centralstation and arrive in Borås Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Kalmar, Järnvägstation and arrive in Borås, Resecentrum.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Borås by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Västtrafik, Oresundstag, Krösatågen, JLT to go to Borås by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with SJ.
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