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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 €69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. 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 €69, while a flight costs an average of €298.
Distance: 303 miles (488 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€106 Average price | €69 Average price Cheapest | €298 Average price | €131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 8m Average total duration 12h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Oslo to Kalmar
Compare the available ways to get from Oslo to Kalmar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Kalmar:
A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Kalmar costing on average €106.
A bus is €229 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Kalmar costing on average €298.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 5m.
Bus takes on average 13h 8m.
Tickets start at around €106 compared to roughly €131 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €26. The journey takes 8h 35m 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+
1136 Öresundståg · 20001 Öresundståg2:48 PM 16h11 Oslo Central Station 6:59 AM Kalmar Centralstation €65 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
31 Snälltåget+
1136 Öresundståg · 20001 Öresundståg2:48 PM 16h11 Oslo Central Station 6:59 AM Kalmar Centralstation €65 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
SK868 · SK19512:10 PM 3h00 Oslo Airport Gardermoen 3:10 PM Kalmar Airport €325 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
31 Snälltåget+
20001 Öresundståg · 1136 Öresundståg+
405 Kalmar länstrafik2:48 PM 16h22 Oslo Central Station 7:10 AM Kalmar €69 1 One-way 3 transfers
31 Snälltåget+
1136 Öresundståg+
403 Kalmar länstrafik+
20001 Öresundståg2:48 PM 16h35 Oslo Central Station 7:23 AM Kalmar €69 1 One-way 3 transfers
391 Vy Norge+
343 SJ Regional2:14 PM 7h48 Oslo Central Station 10:02 PM Kalmar Centralstation €108 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM 15h59 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) 11:59 PM Kalmar, Järnvägstation €67 1 One-way 1 transfer
600 · 400 · 20010:00 AM 13h45 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) 11:45 PM Kalmar, Järnvägstation €97 1 One-way 2 transfers
SK1488 · SK21979:30 PM 25h20 Oslo Airport Gardermoen 10:50 PM Kalmar Airport €204 1 One-way 1 transfer
SK1488 · SK1959:30 PM 17h40 Oslo Airport Gardermoen 3:10 PM Kalmar Airport €276 1 One-way 1 transfer
SK882 · SK1953:35 PM 23h35 Oslo Airport Gardermoen 3:10 PM Kalmar Airport €301 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Kalmar:
A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Kalmar costing on average €106.
A bus is €229 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Kalmar costing on average €298.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 5m.
Bus takes on average 13h 8m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains 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 Sas Airways, TAP Portugal to go to Kalmar by flight.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Express Sweden to go to Kalmar by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Snälltåget, vy to go to Kalmar by train.
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