How to travel from Lund to Kalmar

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Compare train and bus for Lund to Kalmar

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lund to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. 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 €28, while a train costs an average of €28.

Distance: 138 miles (223 km)

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Driving

€28

Average price

Cheapest

€45

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 43m

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2h 57m

Average total duration

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The cheapest way to travel from Lund to Kalmar is a train with an average price of €28.

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

A train is €56 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lund to Kalmar costing on average €85.

The fastest way to travel from Lund to Kalmar is by train with an average journey time of 3h 13m.

Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:

Bus takes on average 16h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lund and Kalmar including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lund to Kalmar among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 14m faster (2h 43m by train vs 2h 57m by car) and roughly €17 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€28 vs €45). 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.

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from Lund to Kalmar

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Oresundstag1088 Öresundståg
    4:11 PM2h48
    Lund Central Station
    6:59 PMKalmar Centralstation
    371One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Oresundstag1088 Öresundståg
    4:11 PM2h48
    Lund Central Station
    6:59 PMKalmar Centralstation
    371One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SJ528 SJ+Oresundstag1024 Öresundståg
    8:19 AM2h40
    Lund Central Station
    10:59 AMKalmar Centralstation
    381One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Oresundstag1024 Öresundståg
    8:11 AM2h48
    Lund Central Station
    10:59 AMKalmar Centralstation
    371One-way
    0 transfers
  • Oresundstag1040 Öresundståg
    10:11 AM2h48
    Lund Central Station
    12:59 PMKalmar Centralstation
    371One-way
    0 transfers
  • Oresundstag1104 Öresundståg
    6:11 PM2h48
    Lund Central Station
    8:59 PMKalmar Centralstation
    371One-way
    0 transfers
  • Skånetrafiken1 Skånetrafiken · 1240 Skånetrafiken · 1850 Skånetrafiken · 1952 Skånetrafiken
    11:31 PM9h53
    Lund
    9:24 AMKalmar Centralstation
    371One-way
    5 transfers
  • Skånetrafiken1 Skånetrafiken · 1238 Skånetrafiken · 1950 Skånetrafiken+Blekingetrafiken600 Blekingetrafiken
    10:32 PM10h52
    Lund
    9:24 AMKalmar Centralstation
    371One-way
    4 transfers
  • Blekingetrafiken600 Blekingetrafiken · 500 Blekingetrafiken+Skånetrafiken1 Skånetrafiken · 1202 Skånetrafiken
    11:51 PM11h33
    Lund
    11:24 AMKalmar Centralstation
    371One-way
    4 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lund to Kalmar

Travel to Kalmar 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 Lund to Kalmar.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lund and Kalmar including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lund to Kalmar is a train with an average price of €28.

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

A train is €56 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lund to Kalmar costing on average €85.

The fastest way to travel from Lund to Kalmar is by train with an average journey time of 3h 13m.

Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:

Bus takes on average 16h 7m.

The distance from Lund to Kalmar is approximately 138 miles (223 km).
The average frequency per day from Lund to Kalmar is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lund to Kalmar:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lund Central Station and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lund, SULARPSÄNGEN 601, 247 91 Södra Sandby and arrive in Kalmar, Snurrom.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lund to Kalmar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Oresundstag, SJ to go to Kalmar by train.
Omio customers who travel from Lund to Kalmar often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Malmö, Copenhagen Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kalmar and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kalmar to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To explore the main attractions in Kalmar, such as Kalmar Castle, the Old Town, and the Kalmar County Museum, two to three days would be sufficient. This allows for a relaxed pace to enjoy the historical sites and scenic coastal views.

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