How to travel from Växjö to Kalmar

Mon, Nov 02
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus with
Oresundstag
LT Kronoberg
SJ
Krösatågen
Lanstrafiken
1,000+ more
Oresundstag
LT Kronoberg
SJ
Krösatågen
Lanstrafiken
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Växjö to Kalmar

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Växjö to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of L 97 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of L 97, while a bus costs an average of L 152.

Distance: 60 miles (98 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Bus
Driving

L 97

Average price

Cheapest

L 152

Average price

L 111

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

3h 29m

Average total duration

2h 59m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

1h 21m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Oresundstag

Most popular train company

LT Kronoberg

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Compare ways to travel from Växjö to Kalmar

Compare the available ways to get from Växjö to Kalmar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Växjö to Kalmar is a train with an average price of L 97.

This is compared to other travel options from Växjö to Kalmar:

A train is L 55 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Växjö to Kalmar costing on average L 152.

The fastest way to travel from Växjö to Kalmar is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Växjö and Kalmar including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Växjö to Kalmar among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 11m faster (1h 10m by train vs 1h 21m by car) and roughly L 14 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (L 97 vs L 111). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Travel options
from Växjö to Kalmar

How to get from Växjö to Kalmar by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Växjö to Kalmar is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SJ Regional319 SJ Regional
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SJ Regional319 SJ Regional
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Oresundstag1032 Öresundståg
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SJ Regional319 SJ Regional+Lanstrafiken402 Kalmar länstrafik
    1 transfer
  • Oresundstag1024 Öresundståg
    0 transfers
  • Oresundstag1024 Öresundståg+Lanstrafiken405 Kalmar länstrafik
    1 transfer
  • Lanstrafiken310 Kalmar länstrafik · 158 Kalmar länstrafik · 160 Kalmar länstrafik
    2 transfers
  • Lanstrafiken310 Kalmar länstrafik · 158 Kalmar länstrafik · 160 Kalmar länstrafik
    2 transfers
  • LT Kronoberg840 Länstrafiken Kronoberg+Blekingetrafiken150 Blekingetrafiken · 500 Blekingetrafiken
    2 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Train
Bus

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Växjö to Kalmar

Travel to Kalmar easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Växjö to Kalmar.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Växjö and Kalmar including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Växjö to Kalmar is a train with an average price of L 97.

This is compared to other travel options from Växjö to Kalmar:

A train is L 55 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Växjö to Kalmar costing on average L 152.

The fastest way to travel from Växjö to Kalmar is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 29m.

The distance from Växjö to Kalmar is approximately 60 miles (98 km).
The average frequency per day from Växjö to Kalmar is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Växjö and Kalmar as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Växjö to Kalmar:
  • Trains mostly depart from Växjö Centralstation and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
  • Buses mostly depart from Växjö, Örnvägen and arrive in Kalmar, Snurrom.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Växjö to Kalmar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, Krösatågen to go to Kalmar by train.
  • Travel with LT Kronoberg, Lanstrafiken, Blekingetrafiken to go to Kalmar by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Växjö to Kalmar:
  • 11 direct trains per day with Oresundstag, SJ, Krösatågen.
Omio customers who travel from Växjö to Kalmar often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Gothenburg, Copenhagen, Kastrup, Malmö. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kalmar and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kalmar to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To explore the main attractions in Kalmar, such as Kalmar Castle, the Old Town, and the Kalmar County Museum, two to three days would be sufficient. This allows for a relaxed pace to enjoy the historical sites and scenic coastal views.

Travelling from Växjö to Kalmar: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravel EuropeTravel to SwedenTravel to KalmarHow to travel from Växjö to Kalmar

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone