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Compare bus, train, and flight for Kalmar to Stockholm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kalmar to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $44, while a flight costs an average of $215.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $215 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kalmar to Stockholm:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kalmar to Stockholm costing on average $49 (€42).
A train is $171 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kalmar to Stockholm costing on average $215 (€181).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 12m.
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
The journey is about 5m faster (4h 42m by train vs 4h 47m by car) and roughly $38 (€32) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($44 (€37) vs $82 (€69)). 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 Stockholm
How to get from Kalmar to Stockholm by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kalmar to Stockholm is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:45 AM6h00Kalmar, Järnvägstation12:45 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:45 AM6h00Kalmar, Järnvägstation12:45 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SK1987:35 PM1h05Kalmar Airport8:40 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$1221One-way0 transfers
Other options
28810 Krösatåg+
288 SJ+
69 SL2:35 PM6h12Kalmar Centralstation8:47 PMStockholm$481One-way2 transfers
403 Kalmar länstrafik+
28806 Krösatåg+
280 SJ+
18 SL10:09 AM6h39Kalmar, Tegelviken4:48 PMStockholm$481One-way3 transfers
403 Kalmar länstrafik+
28806 Krösatåg+
280 SJ+
10 SL10:09 AM6h55Kalmar, Tegelviken5:04 PMStockholm, Västerbroplan$481One-way4 transfers
FlixBus3:00 PM6h15Kalmar, Järnvägstation9:15 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen$301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:35 AM6h15Kalmar, Järnvägstation3:50 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen$301One-way0 transfers
2002:30 PM6h05Kalmar, Järnvägstation8:35 PMStockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)$471One-way0 transfers
SK1964:00 PM1h05Kalmar Airport5:05 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$2921One-way0 transfers
SK21986:30 AM1h05Kalmar Airport7:35 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport$4151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kalmar to Stockholm:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kalmar to Stockholm costing on average $49 (€42).
A train is $171 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kalmar to Stockholm costing on average $215 (€181).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 12m.
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
- Around 51 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kalmar and Stockholm as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Kalmar Airport and arrive in Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kalmar Centralstation and arrive in Stockholm Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Kalmar, Järnvägstation and arrive in Stockholm, Cityterminalen.
- Travel with Sas Airways, braathens regional aviation to go to Stockholm by flight.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Stockholm by bus.
- Travel with Krösatågen, SJ, Snälltåget, Malartag, Tågab to go to Stockholm by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Sas Airways, braathens regional aviation.
- 6 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus.
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