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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 prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. 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 $28, and a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m 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.
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.
1020 Öresundstågen+
1500 Blekingetrafiken7:27 AM5h04Malmö Centralstation12:31 PMKalmar Centralstation$581One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
1020 Öresundstågen+
1500 Blekingetrafiken7:27 AM5h04Malmö Centralstation12:31 PMKalmar Centralstation$581One-way1 transfer
Fastest
1032 Öresundstågen · 6803 Öresundstågen+
8687 Krösatågen8:57 AM4h10Malmö Centralstation1:07 PMKalmar Centralstation$581One-way2 transfers
Other options
1048 Öresundstågen · 6803 Öresundstågen+
8689 Krösatågen10:57 AM4h10Malmö Centralstation3:07 PMKalmar Centralstation$581One-way2 transfers
1016 Öresundstågen · 6803 Öresundstågen+
8685 Krösatågen6:57 AM4h10Malmö Centralstation11:07 AMKalmar Centralstation$581One-way2 transfers
5 Skånetrafiken+
1032 Öresundstågen · 6803 Öresundstågen+
8687 Krösatågen8:30 AM5h13Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken1:43 PMKalmar, Snurrom$631One-way4 transfers
1120 Öresundstågen · 6803 Öresundstågen7:57 PM4h48Malmö Centralstation12:45 AMKalmar Centralstation$581One-way1 transfer
600 · 500 · 2009:50 AM14h05Malmö, Norra Vallgatan11:55 PMKalmar, Järnvägstation$1181One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM14h44Malmö, Norra Vallgatan12:14 AMKalmar, Järnvägstation$1391One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Malmö to Kalmar
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Kalmar:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Kalmar costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 8 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.
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