How to travel from Kalmar to Hamburg

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Compare bus, train, and ferry for Kalmar to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kalmar to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of NOK 724 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of NOK 724, while a flight costs an average of NOK 1,406.

Distance: 328 miles (529 km)

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Flight
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Ferry

NOK 724

Average price

Cheapest

NOK 1,406

Average price

NOK 1,164

Average price

NOK 849

Average price

9h 26m

Average total duration

8h 56m

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30m

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4h 35m

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2h 35m

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2h 0m

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20h 24m

Average total duration

19h 54m

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30m

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13h 22m

Average total duration

12h 22m

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1h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.3kg

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CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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FlixBus

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TT Line

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Compare ways to travel from Kalmar to Hamburg

Compare the available ways to get from Kalmar to Hamburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Kalmar to Hamburg is a train with an average price of NOK 724.

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

A train is NOK 126 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Kalmar to Hamburg costing on average NOK 849.

A train is NOK 441 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kalmar to Hamburg costing on average NOK 1,164.

A train is NOK 683 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kalmar to Hamburg costing on average NOK 1,406.

The fastest way to travel from Kalmar to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 26m.

Ferry takes on average 13h 22m.

Bus takes on average 20h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kalmar and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and ferry.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kalmar to Hamburg among Omio's users.

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from Kalmar to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnR 1081 · IC 859 · IC 5765 · 11187
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnR 1081 · IC 859 · IC 5765 · 11187
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnR 1057 · ECE 395
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnR 1065 · IC 851 · IC 5763 · 11183
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnR 1081 · ICL 59 · IC 5765 · 11187
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnR 1065 · ECE 397
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Kalmar to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Kalmar to Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Kalmar and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Kalmar to Hamburg is a train with an average price of NOK 724.

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

A train is NOK 126 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Kalmar to Hamburg costing on average NOK 849.

A train is NOK 441 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kalmar to Hamburg costing on average NOK 1,164.

A train is NOK 683 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kalmar to Hamburg costing on average NOK 1,406.

The fastest way to travel from Kalmar to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 26m.

Ferry takes on average 13h 22m.

Bus takes on average 20h 24m.

The distance from Kalmar to Hamburg is approximately 328 miles (529 km).
The average frequency per day from Kalmar to Hamburg is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kalmar to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Kalmar Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kalmar Centralstation and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kalmar, Järnvägstation and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
  • Ferries mostly depart from TT-Line Port Karlshamn and arrive in Port of Travemünde.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kalmar to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings, GetJet Airlines to go to Hamburg by flight.
  • Travel with TT Line to go to Hamburg by ferry.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget to go to Hamburg by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Kalmar to Hamburg:
  • 1 direct ferries per day with TT Line.
Omio customers who travel from Kalmar to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin, London, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.
Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.

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