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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 $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. 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 $35, while a bus costs an average of $84.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$35 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
1040 Öresundståg9:57 AM3h02Malmö Centralstation12:59 PMKalmar Centralstation$461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
1040 Öresundståg9:57 AM3h02Malmö Centralstation12:59 PMKalmar Centralstation$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
536 SJ+
1056 Öresundståg12:07 PM2h52Malmö Centralstation2:59 PMKalmar Centralstation$481One-way1 transfer
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1032 Öresundståg8:57 AM3h02Malmö Centralstation11:59 AMKalmar Centralstation$461One-way0 transfers
1008 Öresundståg5:57 AM3h02Malmö Centralstation8:59 AMKalmar Centralstation$461One-way0 transfers
1024 Öresundståg7:57 AM3h02Malmö Centralstation10:59 AMKalmar Centralstation$461One-way0 transfers
6 Skånetrafiken · 1268 Skånetrafiken · 1 Skånetrafiken · 1970 Skånetrafiken12:36 PM6h15Malmö6:51 PMKalmar Centralstation$461One-way5 transfers
15 Skånetrafiken · 1270 Skånetrafiken · 1 Skånetrafiken · 1972 Skånetrafiken1:34 PM6h49Malmö8:23 PMKalmar Centralstation$461One-way5 transfers
6 Skånetrafiken · 1202 Skånetrafiken · 1954 Skånetrafiken+
500 Blekingetrafiken1:30 AM9h54Malmö11:24 AMKalmar Centralstation$461One-way4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Kalmar:
A train is $49 (€39) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Kalmar costing on average $84 (€68).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
- Around 30 trains per day.
- Around 15 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 to go to Kalmar by bus.
- Travel with Oresundstag, SJ to go to Kalmar by train.
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