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Compare bus and train for Kalmar to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kalmar to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a bus costs an average of $48.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$55 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 12m Average total duration 10h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Kalmar to Gothenburg:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kalmar to Gothenburg costing on average $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Kalmar to Gothenburg
How to get from Kalmar to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kalmar to Gothenburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10344 SJ3:52 PM4h03Kalmar Centralstation7:55 PMGothenburg Centralstation$511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
10344 SJ3:52 PM4h03Kalmar Centralstation7:55 PMGothenburg Centralstation$511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10344 SJ3:52 PM4h03Kalmar Centralstation7:55 PMGothenburg Centralstation$511One-way0 transfers
Other options
10344 SJ+
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)3:25 PM4h30Kalmar, Snurrom7:55 PMGothenburg Centralstation$551One-way1 transfer
332 SJ9:52 AM4h03Kalmar Centralstation1:55 PMGothenburg Centralstation$701One-way0 transfers
332 SJ+
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)9:15 AM4h40Kalmar, Snurrom1:55 PMGothenburg Centralstation$741One-way1 transfer
200 · 4002:30 PM8h45Kalmar, Järnvägstation11:15 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$731One-way1 transfer
200 · 4002:30 PM12h10Kalmar, Järnvägstation2:40 AMGöteborg, Åkareplatsen$731One-way1 transfer
200 · 5008:00 AM9h50Kalmar, Järnvägstation5:50 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$741One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kalmar to Gothenburg:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kalmar to Gothenburg costing on average $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 42m.
- Around 32 trains per day.
- Around 27 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kalmar and Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Kalmar, Snurrom and arrive in Göteborg, Lilla Bommen.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Gothenburg by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Västtrafik, Oresundstag, JLT, Krösatågen to go to Gothenburg by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with SJ.
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