The average train between Rotterdam and Kalmar takes 20h 21m and the fastest train takes 17h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 twice daily between Rotterdam and Kalmar. The earliest departure is at 3:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Kalmar at 6:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 20h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Kalmar. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Kalmar station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 21m.
Rotterdam to Kalmar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
Rotterdam to Kalmar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
Book your Rotterdam to Kalmar train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rotterdam and Kalmar is 932 km. The road distance is 1,353 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Gouda, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, and Malmö, Centralstation in around 17h 16m.