The average train between Essen and Kalmar takes 17h 20m and the fastest train takes 12h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 4 times a day between Essen and Kalmar. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Kalmar at 4:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 17h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Kalmar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kalmar. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Kalmar station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.
Essen to Kalmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Kalmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
Book your Essen to Kalmar train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Danish Railways (DSB) and Öresundståg.
The distance between Essen and Kalmar is 839.7 km. The road distance is 1,225 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Hamburg Hbf, København H, and Köpenhamn H in around 14h 7m.