Travel Information
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 prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Kalmar:
A train is $32 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Kalmar costing on average $67 (€67).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 10m.
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.
546 X 2000 · 339 SJ5:07 PM2h59Malmö Centralstation8:06 PMKalmar Centralstation$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
546 X 2000 · 339 SJ5:07 PM2h59Malmö Centralstation8:06 PMKalmar Centralstation$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
544 X 2000+
1088 Öresundstågen4:07 PM2h52Malmö Centralstation6:59 PMKalmar Centralstation$391One-way1 transfer
Other options
542 X 2000 · 335 SJ3:07 PM2h55Malmö Centralstation6:02 PMKalmar Centralstation$321One-way1 transfer
1088 Öresundstågen3:57 PM3h02Malmö Centralstation6:59 PMKalmar Centralstation$371One-way0 transfers
1040 Öresundstågen9:57 AM3h02Malmö Centralstation12:59 PMKalmar Centralstation$371One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM12h30Malmö, Norra Vallgatan10:00 PMKalmar, Järnvägstation$661One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 AM13h00Malmö, Norra Vallgatan4:30 PMKalmar, Järnvägstation$671One-way1 transfer
600 · 400 · 2009:50 AM14h05Malmö, Norra Vallgatan11:55 PMKalmar, Järnvägstation$821One-way2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jul 25
Jul 26
Jul 27
Jul 28
Jul 29
Jul 30
Jul 31
Aug 01
Aug 02
Aug 03
Aug 04
Aug 05
Aug 06
Aug 07
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Malmö 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 Malmö to Kalmar.

This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Kalmar:
A train is $32 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Kalmar costing on average $67 (€67).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 10m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 12 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, Stapelbäddsparken and arrive in Kalmar, Snurrom.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You to go to Kalmar by bus.
- Travel with Oresundstag, SJ to go to Kalmar by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Oresundstag.
Travelling from Malmö to Kalmar: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
