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Compare train, bus, and flight for Oslo to Kalmar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, while a train costs an average of $127.
Distance: 303 miles (488 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$127 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 2m Average total duration Fastest 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 49m Average total duration 13h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Oslo to Kalmar:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Kalmar costing on average $127.
A bus is $206 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Kalmar costing on average $292.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 49m.
Flight takes on average 16h 46m.
Tickets start at around $127 compared to roughly $159 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32. The journey takes 8h 32m versus 7h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Oslo to Kalmar
How to get from Oslo to Kalmar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oslo to Kalmar is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
31 Snälltåget+
1024 Öresundståg2:48 PM20h11Oslo Central Station10:59 AMKalmar Centralstation$651One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
31 Snälltåget+
1024 Öresundståg2:48 PM20h11Oslo Central Station10:59 AMKalmar Centralstation$651One-way1 transfer
Fastest
638 SJ · 541 SJ+
8173 Tåg i Bergslagen+
1104 Öresundståg11:46 AM9h13Oslo Central Station8:59 PMKalmar Centralstation$1661One-way3 transfers
Other options
31 Snälltåget+
1024 Öresundståg+
401 Kalmar länstrafik2:48 PM20h24Oslo Central Station11:12 AMKalmar$691One-way2 transfers
8940 Vy Tåg+
3967 SJ+
1127 Öresundståg · 1120 Öresundståg10:52 AM12h07Oslo Central Station10:59 PMKalmar Centralstation$1181One-way3 transfers
8940 Vy Tåg+
3967 SJ+
401 Kalmar länstrafik+
1127 Öresundståg10:52 AM12h20Oslo Central Station11:12 PMKalmar$1221One-way4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM16h02Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)12:02 AMKalmar, Järnvägstation$791One-way1 transfer
600 · 400 · 20010:00 AM13h45Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)11:45 PMKalmar, Järnvägstation$1111One-way2 transfers
SK886 · SK1957:50 PM19h25Oslo Airport Gardermoen3:15 PMKalmar Airport$3591One-way1 transfer
SK488 · SK1955:10 PM22h05Oslo Airport Gardermoen3:15 PMKalmar Airport$3591One-way1 transfer
SK882 · SK1954:05 PM23h10Oslo Airport Gardermoen3:15 PMKalmar Airport$3591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Kalmar:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Kalmar costing on average $127.
A bus is $206 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Kalmar costing on average $292.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 49m.
Flight takes on average 16h 46m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oslo and Kalmar as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Oslo Airport Gardermoen and arrive in Kalmar Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Oslo Central Station and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) and arrive in Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You to go to Kalmar by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Snälltåget, vy, Norwegian Railways (VY) to go to Kalmar by train.
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