The average train between Basel and Kalmar takes 23h 27m and the fastest train takes 17h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Kalmar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Kalmar. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Kalmar at 5:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 23h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Kalmar. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Kalmar station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 27m.
Basel to Kalmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Kalmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
Book your Basel to Kalmar train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Danish Railways (DSB) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Kalmar is 1,174.7 km. The road distance is 1,694 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Hamburg Hbf, København H, and Köpenhamn H in around 17h 38m.