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Compare bus and train for Kalmar to Halmstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kalmar to Halmstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł 125 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. 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 zł 125, while a bus costs an average of zł 226.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 125 Average price Cheapest | zł 226 Average price | zł 200 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Kalmar to Halmstad
Compare the available ways to get from Kalmar to Halmstad, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kalmar to Halmstad:
A train is zł 101 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kalmar to Halmstad costing on average zł 226.
Other travel options to Halmstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
Tickets start at around zł 125 compared to roughly zł 200 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 75. The journey takes 3h 59m versus 3h 1m 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 Halmstad
How to get from Kalmar to Halmstad by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kalmar to Halmstad is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
322 SJ+
3 Hallandstrafiken+
845 Länstrafiken Kronoberg · 175 Länstrafiken Kronoberg4:55 AM 4h35 Kalmar Centralstation 9:30 AM Halmstad zł 157 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
322 SJ+
3 Hallandstrafiken+
845 Länstrafiken Kronoberg · 175 Länstrafiken Kronoberg4:55 AM 4h35 Kalmar Centralstation 9:30 AM Halmstad zł 157 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
322 SJ+
3 Hallandstrafiken+
845 Länstrafiken Kronoberg · 175 Länstrafiken Kronoberg4:55 AM 4h35 Kalmar Centralstation 9:30 AM Halmstad zł 157 1 One-way 3 transfers
Other options
332 SJ · 501 SJ · 488 SJ+
2 Hallandstrafiken9:52 AM 5h11 Kalmar Centralstation 3:03 PM Halmstad zł 182 1 One-way 3 transfers
332 SJ · 501 SJ · 488 SJ+
2 Hallandstrafiken9:52 AM 5h11 Kalmar Centralstation 3:03 PM Halmstad zł 182 1 One-way 3 transfers
332 SJ · 501 SJ · 488 SJ+
7 Hallandstrafiken9:52 AM 5h16 Kalmar Centralstation 3:08 PM Halmstad zł 182 1 One-way 3 transfers
322 SJ+
845 Länstrafiken Kronoberg · 175 Länstrafiken Kronoberg+
2 Hallandstrafiken4:55 AM 4h37 Kalmar Centralstation 9:32 AM Halmstad zł 157 1 One-way 3 transfers
322 SJ+
845 Länstrafiken Kronoberg · 175 Länstrafiken Kronoberg+
7 Hallandstrafiken4:55 AM 4h43 Kalmar Centralstation 9:38 AM Halmstad zł 157 1 One-way 3 transfers
1049 Öresundståg+
145 Länstrafiken Kronoberg · 175 Länstrafiken Kronoberg+
15 Hallandstrafiken7:00 AM 4h35 Kalmar Centralstation 11:35 AM Halmstad zł 200 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kalmar to Halmstad:
A train is zł 101 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kalmar to Halmstad costing on average zł 226.
Other travel options to Halmstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
- Around 37 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kalmar and Halmstad 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 Halmstad Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Kalmar, Tegelviken and arrive in Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola.
- Travel with Lanstrafiken, LT Kronoberg to go to Halmstad by bus.
- Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, Krösatågen, JLT to go to Halmstad by train.
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