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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)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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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) |
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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.
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.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
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 optionsfrom Växjö to Kalmar
How to get from Växjö to Kalmar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Växjö to Kalmar is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
319 SJ Regional8:48 AM 1h14 Växjö Centralstation 10:02 AM Kalmar Centralstation L 72 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
319 SJ Regional8:48 AM 1h14 Växjö Centralstation 10:02 AM Kalmar Centralstation L 72 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1032 Öresundståg10:52 AM 1h07 Växjö Centralstation 11:59 AM Kalmar Centralstation L 102 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
319 SJ Regional+
402 Kalmar länstrafik8:48 AM 1h30 Växjö Centralstation 10:18 AM Kalmar L 92 1 One-way 1 transfer
1024 Öresundståg9:52 AM 1h07 Växjö Centralstation 10:59 AM Kalmar Centralstation L 102 1 One-way 0 transfers
1024 Öresundståg+
405 Kalmar länstrafik9:52 AM 1h18 Växjö Centralstation 11:10 AM Kalmar L 122 1 One-way 1 transfer
310 Kalmar länstrafik · 158 Kalmar länstrafik · 160 Kalmar länstrafik10:00 AM 2h44 Växjö Centralstation 12:44 PM Kalmar L 132 1 One-way 2 transfers
310 Kalmar länstrafik · 158 Kalmar länstrafik · 160 Kalmar länstrafik10:00 AM 2h48 Växjö Centralstation 12:48 PM Kalmar Centralstation L 132 1 One-way 2 transfers
840 Länstrafiken Kronoberg+
150 Blekingetrafiken · 500 Blekingetrafiken10:15 AM 5h09 Växjö Centralstation 3:24 PM Kalmar Centralstation L 171 1 One-way 2 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Växjö Centralstation and arrive in Kalmar Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Växjö, Örnvägen and arrive in Kalmar, Snurrom.
- Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, Krösatågen to go to Kalmar by train.
- Travel with LT Kronoberg, Lanstrafiken, Blekingetrafiken to go to Kalmar by bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Oresundstag, SJ, Krösatågen.
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