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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Kalmar is to ferry and train which costs 1200 kr - 2100 kr and takes 24h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Kalmar is to fly which takes 6h and costs 800 kr - 4600 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Kalmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki station to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Bus Station and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Kemi rautatieasema, Tornio Haparanda and Stockholm, Cityterminalen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 43m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Kalmar?

The distance between Helsinki and Kalmar is 679 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Kalmar without a car is to train which takes 29h 59m and costs 3300 kr - 6000 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Helsinki to Kalmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Kalmar bus from?

Helsinki to Kalmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Kalmar train from?

Helsinki to Kalmar train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.

Train, bus or fly from Helsinki to Kalmar?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Kalmar is to fly which takes 6h and costs 800 kr - 4600 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 3300 kr - 6000 kr and takes 29h 59m, you could also bus, which costs 2000 kr - 3800 kr and takes 34h 43m.

Where does the Helsinki to Kalmar bus arrive?

Helsinki to Kalmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kemi, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Kalmar?

Kalmar is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 1:45 AM in Helsinki and 12:45 AM in Kalmar.

Where does the Helsinki to Kalmar train arrive?

Helsinki to Kalmar train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.

Where can I stay near Kalmar?

There are 244+ hotels available in Kalmar.

Helsinki to Kalmar - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

Q: Is there a direct train between Helsinki and Kalmar?

No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Oulu, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum, Stockholm Centralstation and Alvesta station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 59m.

There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Kalmar by plane, car ferry, car, train, bus, or ferry

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Fly from Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR)plane HEL - KLR
6h
kr 833–4,553
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
2. Drive from Stockholm Värtahamnen to Kalmarcar
20h 49m
kr 1,405–2,507
Train
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Oulutrain
2. Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain
3. Take the train from Haparanda station to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
4. Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Stockholm Centralstationtrain
5. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Alvesta stationtrain 345
6. Take the train from Alvesta station to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
29h 59m
kr 3,328–5,723
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tornio Haparanda to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus
3. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Kalmar, Järnvägstationbus 612
34h 43m
kr 2,013–3,781
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR)plane TLL - KLR
8h 34m
kr 1,259–3,991
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmferry
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Linköping Centralstationtrain 345
3. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
24h 3m
kr 1,223–2,065
Ferry, line 80 ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmferry
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm Ropsten brygga to Stockholm Nybrokajenferry 80
3. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Kalmar Centralstationbus 200 / ...
27h 18m

Helsinki to Kalmar by train

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29h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 678.6 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kalmar, Sweden?

Scandinavian Airlines and Finnair fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helsinki to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Oulu, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum, Stockholm Centralstation, and Alvesta station in around 29h 59m.

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