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Trip Overview

The average train between Kalmar and Essen takes 15h and the fastest train takes 12h 54m. 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.

15h
Duration
1,225 km
Distance
€200
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Kalmar to Essen train times

Trains run twice daily 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 2:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Köpenhamn H and take an average of 15h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 58m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 58m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 58m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 54m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 58m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 1m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 54m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 58m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 1m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 1,225.4 km
  • Duration: 15h

What companies run services between Kalmar, Sweden and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Essen Hbf via Köpenhamn H, København H, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 29m.

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