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Compare bus, train, and flight for Stockholm to Kalmar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $249.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$79 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $249 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Kalmar:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Kalmar costing on average $79.
A bus is $206 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Kalmar costing on average $249.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 47m.
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
Tickets start at around $79 compared to roughly $86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7. The journey takes 5h 17m versus 4h 46m 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 Stockholm to Kalmar
How to get from Stockholm to Kalmar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm to Kalmar is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:28 AM5h55Stockholm, Cityterminalen1:23 PMKalmar, Järnvägstation$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:28 AM5h55Stockholm, Cityterminalen1:23 PMKalmar, Järnvägstation$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SK219710:00 PM1h05Stockholm Arlanda Airport11:05 PMKalmar Airport$2771One-way0 transfers
Other options
69 SL+
25 Snälltåget+
28803 Krösatåg11:14 PM9h23Stockholm8:37 AMKalmar Centralstation$431One-way2 transfers
937 Mälartåg · 12135 Mälartåg+
28813 Krösatåg12:55 PM6h43Stockholm Central Station7:38 PMKalmar Centralstation$451One-way2 transfers
239 Mälartåg+
8755 Östgötatrafiken+
28815 Krösatåg3:42 PM5h56Stockholm Central Station9:38 PMKalmar Centralstation$501One-way2 transfers
2009:40 AM6h00Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)3:40 PMKalmar, Järnvägstation$531One-way0 transfers
2005:40 PM6h00Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)11:40 PMKalmar, Järnvägstation$581One-way0 transfers
20012:25 PM6h00Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)6:25 PMKalmar, Järnvägstation$621One-way0 transfers
SK1952:10 PM1h05Stockholm Arlanda Airport3:15 PMKalmar Airport$2991One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Kalmar:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Kalmar costing on average $79.
A bus is $206 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Kalmar costing on average $249.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 47m.
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm and Kalmar as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and arrive in Kalmar Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stockholm Central Station and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Stockholm, Västerbroplan and arrive in Kalmar, Snurrom.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss to go to Kalmar by bus.
- Travel with Krösatågen, SJ, Snälltåget to go to Kalmar by train.
- Travel with Sas Airways, braathens regional aviation to go to Kalmar by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss.
- 2 direct flights per day with Sas Airways, braathens regional aviation.
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