The average train between Kalmar and Essen takes 16h 11m and the fastest train takes 12h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Kalmar to Essen. 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 Kalmar and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kalmar is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Köpenhamn H and take an average of 16h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kalmar to Essen? 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 Kalmar to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kalmar station and arriving at Essen station via Köpenhamn H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.
Kalmar to Essen train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
Kalmar to Essen train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Kalmar to Essen train tickets online with Öresundståg, Danish Railways (DSB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Kalmar and Essen is 839.7 km. The road distance is 1,226 km.
You can take a train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Essen Hbf via Köpenhamn H, København H, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 30m.