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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 $46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. 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 $46, while a flight costs an average of $231.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$49 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $231 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Stockholm to Kalmar
Compare the available ways to get from Stockholm to Kalmar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Kalmar:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Kalmar costing on average $49 (€41).
A bus is $185 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Kalmar costing on average $231 (€194).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 17m.
Bus takes on average 6h 36m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€41) compared to roughly $84 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€30). The journey takes 4h 47m 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.
- FlixBus
5:55 PM 6h04 Stockholm, Cityterminalen 11:59 PM Kalmar, Järnvägstation $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
5:55 PM 6h04 Stockholm, Cityterminalen 11:59 PM Kalmar, Järnvägstation $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- SK2197
9:45 PM 1h05 Stockholm Arlanda Airport 10:50 PM Kalmar Airport $192 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 271 SJ+
28813 Krösatåg1:37 PM 6h01 Stockholm Central Station 7:38 PM Kalmar Centralstation $51 1 One-way 1 transfer - 271 SJ+28813 Krösatåg+
401 Kalmar länstrafik1:37 PM 6h14 Stockholm Central Station 7:51 PM Kalmar $55 1 One-way 2 transfers - 271 SJ+28813 Krösatåg+401 Kalmar länstrafik
1:37 PM 6h23 Stockholm Central Station 8:00 PM Kalmar $55 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
1:45 PM 6h15 Stockholm, Cityterminalen 8:00 PM Kalmar, Järnvägstation $35 1 One-way 0 transfers 
2005:45 PM 6h00 Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) 11:45 PM Kalmar, Järnvägstation $51 1 One-way 0 transfers- 200
12:25 PM 6h00 Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) 6:25 PM Kalmar, Järnvägstation $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
- SK195
2:05 PM 1h05 Stockholm Arlanda Airport 3:10 PM Kalmar Airport $267 1 One-way 0 transfers - SK197
5:50 PM 1h05 Stockholm Arlanda Airport 6:55 PM Kalmar Airport $387 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Kalmar:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Kalmar costing on average $49 (€41).
A bus is $185 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Kalmar costing on average $231 (€194).
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 17m.
Bus takes on average 6h 36m.
- Around 47 trains per day.
- Around 6 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, Cityterminalen and arrive in Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You to go to Kalmar by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Krösatågen, Snälltåget, Malartag, Tågab to go to Kalmar by train.
- Travel with Sas Airways to go to Kalmar by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You.
- 2 direct flights per day with Sas Airways.
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