What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Kalmar?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kalmar is to bus which costs 1400 kr - 2000 kr and takes 29h.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Kalmar?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kalmar is to train and fly which takes 8h 42m and costs 2200 kr - 4100 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Kalmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Ljungby busstation and Älmhult tågstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Kalmar?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf and Copenhagen Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.

How far is it from Basel to Kalmar?

The distance between Basel and Kalmar is 1258 km. The road distance is 1580.3 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Kalmar without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Kalmar without a car is to train which takes 17h 49m and costs 2000 kr - 4500 kr.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Kalmar?

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Basel to Kalmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kalmar bus from?

Basel to Kalmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kalmar train from?

Basel to Kalmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Kalmar?

The best way to get from Basel to Kalmar is to train which takes 17h 49m and costs 2000 kr - 4500 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1400 kr - 2000 kr and takes 29h.

Where does the Basel to Kalmar bus arrive?

Basel to Kalmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Basel to Kalmar train arrive?

Basel to Kalmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Basel to Kalmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Kalmar is 1580 km. It takes approximately 14h 25m to drive from Basel to Kalmar.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Kalmar?

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Where can I stay near Kalmar?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kalmar.

Basel to Kalmar - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Kalmar by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Kalmar Öland Airport
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR)plane ZRH - KLR
8h 42m
kr 2,266–4,031
Fly Basel to Copenhagen Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane BSL - CPH
2. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
8h 48m
kr 1,267–3,117
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København, Københavns Lufthavntrain Ece
4. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
17h 49m
kr 2,076–4,437
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N33
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Ljungbybus
3. Take the bus from Ljungby busstation to Älmhult tågstationbus 157 / ...
4. Take the bus from Älmhult tågstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstationbus
29h
kr 1,446–1,985
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Copenhagen Airporttrain 344
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
20h 40m
kr 1,721–4,266
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane ZRH - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
10h 4m
kr 1,800–3,806
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane ZRH - GOT
3. Take the bus from Landvetter flygplats to Borås Centralstationbus
4. Take the train from Borås Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
10h 43m
kr 1,546–4,181
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Malmö, Centralstationnighttrain Nt
3. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
18h 16m
kr 1,434–3,628
Drive 1,580.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Kalmarcar 1,580.3 km
14h 25m
kr 2,937–4,242
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kalmarcar
14h 9m
kr 2,997–4,207

Basel to Kalmar by train

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17h 49mAverage Duration

kr 2,076Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,257.7 km
Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Kalmar, Sweden?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, København, Københavns Lufthavn, and Copenhagen Airport in around 17h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Ljungby, Ljungby busstation, and Älmhult tågstation in around 29h.

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