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Compare bus and train for Karlskrona to Kalmar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlskrona to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, while a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Karlskrona to Kalmar
Compare the available ways to get from Karlskrona to Kalmar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlskrona to Kalmar:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlskrona to Kalmar costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
Tickets start at around $10 compared to roughly $18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9. The journey takes 1h 15m versus 1h 6m 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 Karlskrona to Kalmar
How to get from Karlskrona to Kalmar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlskrona to Kalmar is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8618 Krösatågen Öst+
20003 Öresundståg6:42 AM 1h17 Karlskrona, Centralstation 7:59 AM Kalmar Centralstation $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
8618 Krösatågen Öst+
20003 Öresundståg6:42 AM 1h17 Karlskrona, Centralstation 7:59 AM Kalmar Centralstation $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
8618 Krösatågen Öst+
20003 Öresundståg6:42 AM 1h17 Karlskrona, Centralstation 7:59 AM Kalmar Centralstation $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
8612 Krösatågen Öst+
20001 Öresundståg5:42 AM 1h17 Karlskrona, Centralstation 6:59 AM Kalmar Centralstation $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
8620 Krösatågen Öst+
1008 Öresundståg7:42 AM 1h17 Karlskrona, Centralstation 8:59 AM Kalmar Centralstation $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
8632 Krösatågen Öst+
1032 Öresundståg10:42 AM 1h17 Karlskrona, Centralstation 11:59 AM Kalmar Centralstation $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
500 Blekingetrafiken10:00 AM 1h24 Karlskrona 11:24 AM Kalmar Centralstation $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
1 Blekingetrafiken · 500 Blekingetrafiken9:44 AM 1h40 Karlskrona 11:24 AM Kalmar Centralstation $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlskrona to Kalmar:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlskrona to Kalmar costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 32 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlskrona and Kalmar as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Karlskrona, Centralstation and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from {departureStation_2} and arrive in Kalmar, Snurrom.
- Travel with Krösatågen to go to Kalmar by train.
- Travel with Blekingetrafiken to go to Kalmar by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with Blekingetrafiken.
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