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Compare bus and train for Malmö to Kalmar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. 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 $48, while a bus costs an average of $92.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 20m Average total duration 10h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m 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 Malmö to Kalmar
Compare the available ways to get from Malmö to Kalmar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Kalmar:
A train is $44 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Kalmar costing on average $92 (€77).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
The journey is about 16m faster (2h 53m by train vs 3h 9m by car) and roughly $10 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($48 (€41) vs $58 (€48)). 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 Malmö to Kalmar
How to get from Malmö to Kalmar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Kalmar is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1064 Öresundståg12:57 PM3h02Malmö Centralstation3:59 PMKalmar Centralstation$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1064 Öresundståg12:57 PM3h02Malmö Centralstation3:59 PMKalmar Centralstation$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
538 SJ+1064 Öresundståg1:07 PM2h52Malmö Centralstation3:59 PMKalmar Centralstation$461One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 1040 Öresundståg9:57 AM3h02Malmö Centralstation12:59 PMKalmar Centralstation$451One-way0 transfers
- 1032 Öresundståg8:57 AM3h02Malmö Centralstation11:59 AMKalmar Centralstation$451One-way0 transfers
- 1024 Öresundståg7:57 AM3h02Malmö Centralstation10:59 AMKalmar Centralstation$451One-way0 transfers
1210 Skånetrafiken+
17556 Krösatågen Syd+
840 Länstrafiken Kronoberg+
500 Blekingetrafiken8:24 AM8h00Malmö Centralstation4:24 PMKalmar Centralstation$611One-way4 transfers- 1210 Skånetrafiken+17556 Krösatågen Syd+840 Länstrafiken Kronoberg+
401 Kalmar länstrafik8:24 AM8h08Malmö Centralstation4:32 PMKalmar$651One-way5 transfers - 1210 Skånetrafiken+17556 Krösatågen Syd+840 Länstrafiken Kronoberg+401 Kalmar länstrafik8:24 AM8h17Malmö Centralstation4:41 PMKalmar$651One-way5 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Kalmar:
A train is $44 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Kalmar costing on average $92 (€77).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Kalmar as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Express Sweden, Vy Bus4You to go to Kalmar by bus.
- Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, Krösatågen to go to Kalmar by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Oresundstag.
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