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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Kalmar is to bus which costs 950 kr - 1500 kr and takes 20h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Kalmar is to train and fly which takes 8h 38m and costs 1300 kr - 4200 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Kalmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Ljungby busstation and Älmhult tågstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Kalmar?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Bad Nieuweschans, Leer(Ostfriesl), Bremen Hbf, Hamburg Hbf and Copenhagen Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.

How far is it from Groningen to Kalmar?

The distance between Groningen and Kalmar is 1110 km. The road distance is 1064.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Kalmar without a car is to train which takes 14h 58m and costs 1700 kr - 3100 kr.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Groningen to Kalmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Kalmar bus from?

Groningen to Kalmar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Groningen station.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Kalmar train from?

Groningen to Kalmar train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Kalmar?

The best way to get from Groningen to Kalmar is to train which takes 14h 58m and costs 1700 kr - 3100 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 950 kr - 1500 kr and takes 20h 20m.

Where does the Groningen to Kalmar bus arrive?

Groningen to Kalmar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Hamburg - Bus Station.

Where does the Groningen to Kalmar train arrive?

Groningen to Kalmar train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Bad Nieuweschans station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Kalmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Kalmar is 1065 km. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Groningen to Kalmar.

Where can I stay near Kalmar?

There are 153+ hotels available in Kalmar.

Groningen to Kalmar - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Groningen to Kalmar by train, plane, bus, car, or night 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, fly to Kalmar Öland Airport
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR)plane AMS - KLR
8h 38m
kr 1,316–4,200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen to Hamburg - Bus Stationbus
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
20h 20m
kr 964–1,419
Train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Bad Nieuweschanstrain
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain 56 / ...
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København, Københavns Lufthavntrain Ece
5. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
14h 58m
kr 1,726–3,085
Drive 1,064.5 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Kalmarcar 1,064.5 km
10h 28m
kr 2,013–2,907
Train, fly to Linköping City Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)plane AMS - LPI
3. Take the train from Tannefors station to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
10h 21m
Train, fly to Copenhagen Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane AMS - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
10h 25m
kr 1,640–4,275
Train, fly to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane AMS - GOT
3. Take the bus from Landvetter flygplats to Borås Centralstationbus
4. Take the train from Borås Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
10h 49m
kr 1,596–4,750
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Groningen to Bad Nieuweschanstrain
2. Take the bus from Bad Nieuweschans BUS to Leerbus 620
3. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain 56 / ...
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Copenhagen Airporttrain 344
6. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
15h 36m
kr 1,346–2,365
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain 56 / ...
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the night train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Malmö, Centralstationnighttrain Nt
5. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
15h 48m
kr 1,103–2,052

Groningen to Kalmar by train

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14h 58mAverage Duration

kr 1,726Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,110 km
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Kalmar, Sweden?

You can take a train from Groningen to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Bad Nieuweschans, Leer(Ostfriesl), Bremen Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, København, Københavns Lufthavn, and Copenhagen Airport in around 14h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Ljungby, Ljungby busstation, and Älmhult tågstation in around 20h 20m.

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