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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kalmar is to bus which costs 1200 kr - 2300 kr and takes 20h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Kalmar is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs 1900 kr - 4100 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Kalmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Hanover central bus station, Lund Centralstation and Hässleholm Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Kalmar?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Hamburg Hbf and Malmö, Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.

How far is it from Essen to Kalmar?

The distance between Essen and Kalmar is 907 km. The road distance is 1128.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Kalmar without a car is to train which takes 14h 1m and costs 1800 kr - 3700 kr.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Essen to Kalmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Kalmar bus from?

Essen to Kalmar bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Kalmar train from?

Essen to Kalmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Kalmar?

The best way to get from Essen to Kalmar is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs 1900 kr - 4100 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1800 kr - 3700 kr and takes 14h 1m, you could also bus, which costs 1200 kr - 2300 kr and takes 20h 45m.

Where does the Essen to Kalmar bus arrive?

Essen to Kalmar bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

Where does the Essen to Kalmar train arrive?

Essen to Kalmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Kalmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Kalmar is 1129 km. It takes approximately 10h 46m to drive from Essen to Kalmar.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Kalmar?

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Where can I stay near Kalmar?

There are 124+ hotels available in Kalmar.

Essen to Kalmar - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Kalmar by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Kalmar Öland Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR)plane DUS - KLR
7h 38m
kr 1,897–4,029
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Lundbus N73
3. Take the bus from Lund Centralstation to Hässleholm Centralstationbus
4. Take the bus from Hässleholm Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstationbus
20h 45m
kr 1,241–2,234
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Malmo Ctrain Ic
3. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
14h 1m
kr 1,891–3,670
Drive 1,128.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Kalmarcar 1,128.5 km
10h 46m
kr 1,937–2,797
Fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane DUS - CPH
2. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
8h 36m
kr 1,522–3,744
Fly to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane DUS - GOT
2. Take the bus from Landvetter flygplats to Borås Centralstationbus
3. Take the train from Borås Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
9h 3m
kr 1,327–3,469
Train via Copenhagen
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København Htrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
14h 6m
kr 1,891–5,070
Train via Hässleholm
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Hässleholm Centralstationtrain 344
3. Take the train from Hässleholm Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
14h 42m
kr 2,036–4,015

Essen to Kalmar by train

8Weekly Trains

14h 1mAverage Duration

kr 1,891Cheapest Price

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Distance: 907.5 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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

Eurowings and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Hamburg Hbf and Malmö, Centralstation in around 14h 1m.

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