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Compare bus and train for Kalmar to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kalmar to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $127 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 13h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $127, while a bus costs an average of $145.
Distance: 540 miles (870 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$127 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price | $315 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 18m Average total duration Fastest 12h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 52m Average total duration 28h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Kalmar to Düsseldorf
Compare the available ways to get from Kalmar to Düsseldorf, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kalmar to Düsseldorf:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kalmar to Düsseldorf costing on average $145 (€121).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 52m.
Tickets start at around $127 (€107) compared to roughly $315 (€265) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $189 (€159). The journey takes 12h 48m versus 11h 32m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Kalmar to Düsseldorf:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kalmar to Düsseldorf costing on average $145 (€121).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 52m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kalmar and Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kalmar, Järnvägstation and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Düsseldorf by train.
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