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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kalmar is to fly and train which costs 1300 kr - 3100 kr and takes 8h 48m.

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 2100 kr - 3800 kr.

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 SBB and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf and Köpenhamn H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.

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 41m and costs 1600 kr - 3400 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 SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Kalmar?

The best way to get from Basel to Kalmar is to train which takes 17h 41m and costs 1600 kr - 3400 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1500 kr - 2700 kr and takes 28h 50m.

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 19m 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 198+ hotels available in Kalmar.

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

Q: 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 28h 50m.

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Kalmar by train, plane, train (Deutsche Bahn), 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 HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR)ZRH - KLR
8h 42m
kr 2,175–3,745
Fly Basel to Copenhagen Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)BSL - CPH
2. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
8h 48m
kr 1,319–3,018
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbf20 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København HEce
4. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
17h 41m
kr 1,668–3,311
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN33
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Ljungby
3. Take the bus from Ljungby busstation to Älmhult tågstation157 / ...
4. Take the bus from Älmhult tågstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
28h 50m
kr 1,545–2,690
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Malmo CEn
2. Take the train from Malmö Centralstation to Kalmar, JärnvägstationÖresundståg
19h 52m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)ZRH - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
10h 9m
kr 1,910–3,820
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)ZRH - GOT
3. Take the bus from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Borås Central Bus Station
4. Take the train from Borås Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
10h 42m
kr 1,490–3,895
Night train, train via Harburg
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Hamburg-HarburgNj
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Hässleholm Centralstation346
3. Take the train from Hässleholm Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
20h 45m
kr 1,724–4,281
Drive 1,580.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Kalmar1,580.3 km
14h 19m
kr 3,010–4,348
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kalmar
14h 3m
kr 3,015–4,332

Basel to Kalmar by train

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17h 41mAverage Duration

kr 1,668Cheapest 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 SBB to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, København H, and Köpenhamn H in around 17h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Ljungby, Ljungby busstation, and Älmhult tågstation in around 28h 50m.

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