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Compare bus and train for Linköping to Kalmar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linköping to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. 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 bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Linköping to Kalmar
Compare the available ways to get from Linköping to Kalmar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Linköping to Kalmar:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linköping to Kalmar costing on average $60 (€51).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (2h 57m by train vs 3h 3m by car). Tickets start at around $60 (€51) compared to roughly $48 (€40) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Linköping to Kalmar
How to get from Linköping to Kalmar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linköping to Kalmar is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:30 AM 7h45 Linköping 12:15 PM Kalmar $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:30 AM 7h45 Linköping 12:15 PM Kalmar $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:35 PM 5h25 Linköping 8:00 PM Kalmar $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:35 PM 7h24 Linköping 10:59 PM Kalmar $21 1 One-way 0 transfers4:15 PM 5h33 Linköping 9:48 PM Kalmar $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linköping to Kalmar:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linköping to Kalmar costing on average $60 (€51).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linköping and Kalmar as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal and arrive in Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
- Trains mostly depart from Linköping Central Station and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
- Travel with Lanstrafiken, Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Kalmar by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Krösatågen, Snälltåget, Oresundstag to go to Kalmar by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Krösatågen.
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