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Compare bus and train for Kalmar to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kalmar to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. 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 $47, while a bus costs an average of $82.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 21m Average total duration 9h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Malmö
Compare the available ways to get from Kalmar to Malmö, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kalmar to Malmö:
A train is $35 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kalmar to Malmö costing on average $82.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 21m.
The journey is about 20m faster (2h 55m by train vs 3h 15m by car) and roughly $11 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($47 vs $57). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Kalmar to Malmö
How to get from Kalmar to Malmö by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kalmar to Malmö is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
332 SJ Regional+
525 SJ Snabbtåg9:52 AM 3h01 Kalmar Centralstation 12:53 PM Malmö Centralstation $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 332 SJ Regional+525 SJ Snabbtåg
9:52 AM 3h01 Kalmar Centralstation 12:53 PM Malmö Centralstation $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- 1057 Öresundståg+521 SJ Snabbtåg
8:00 AM 2h53 Kalmar Centralstation 10:53 AM Malmö Centralstation $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
401 Kalmar länstrafik+332 SJ Regional+525 SJ Snabbtåg9:38 AM 3h15 Kalmar 12:53 PM Malmö Centralstation $39 1 One-way 2 transfers- 403 Kalmar länstrafik+332 SJ Regional+525 SJ Snabbtåg
9:33 AM 3h20 Kalmar 12:53 PM Malmö Centralstation $39 1 One-way 2 transfers - 1065 Öresundståg+523 SJ Snabbtåg
9:00 AM 2h53 Kalmar Centralstation 11:53 AM Malmö Centralstation $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
- 160 Kalmar länstrafik · 310 Kalmar länstrafik+
17519 Krösatågen Syd+
11923 Skånetrafiken10:03 AM 7h26 Kalmar 5:29 PM Malmö Centralstation $53 1 One-way 3 transfers - 403 Kalmar länstrafik · 160 Kalmar länstrafik · 310 Kalmar länstrafik+11923 Skånetrafiken
9:53 AM 7h36 Kalmar 5:29 PM Malmö Centralstation $53 1 One-way 4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kalmar to Malmö:
A train is $35 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kalmar to Malmö costing on average $82.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 21m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kalmar and Malmö 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 Malmö Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Kalmar, Järnvägstation and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
- Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, Krösatågen, Snälltåget to go to Malmö by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Express Sweden to go to Malmö by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Oresundstag.
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