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 450 kr - 1100 kr and takes 24h 52m.

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 9m and costs 800 kr - 2800 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Kalmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via 1, Tornio Haparanda and Stockholm, Cityterminalen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Helsinki and Kalmar?

No, there is no direct train from Helsinki station to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki Central Station and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Oulu, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum, Stockholm Centralstation and Alvesta station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 44m.

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 and ferry which takes 20h 40m and costs 600 kr - 1800 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m 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 Onni Bus, depart from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 station.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Kalmar train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Helsinki to Kalmar?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Kalmar is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs 800 kr - 2800 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1700 kr - 4100 kr and takes 29h 44m, you could also bus, which costs 1500 kr - 2800 kr and takes 34h 45m.

Where does the Helsinki to Kalmar bus arrive?

Helsinki to Kalmar bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at 1 station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Kalmar?

Kalmar is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 1:12 PM in Helsinki and 12:12 PM 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 196+ hotels available in Kalmar.

Helsinki to Kalmar - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Helsinki to Kalmar by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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

Fly from Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR)plane HEL - KLR
6h 9m
kr 831–2,731
Ferry, train
cheapest
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 52m
kr 450–1,101
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Turku satamatrain
2. Take the ferry from Turku to Stockholmferry
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Alvesta stationtrain 345
4. Take the train from Alvesta station to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
20h 40m
kr 606–1,798
Train
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station 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 44m
kr 1,787–4,050
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to 1bus Ob4
2. Take the bus from Tornio Haparanda to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus
3. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Kalmar, Järnvägstationbus 612
34h 45m
kr 1,565–2,805
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 56m
kr 1,551–4,202
Train to Turku Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Turkutrain
2. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR)plane TKU - KLR
9h 12m
kr 1,366–4,658
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
2. Drive from Stockholm Värtahamnen to Kalmarcar
20h 49m
kr 1,754–2,706
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, Järnvägstationbus 612
27h 15m
kr 450–1,133

Helsinki to Kalmar by train, ferry, and bus

1Weekly Services

20h 40mAverage Duration

kr 606Cheapest Price

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Distance: 678.6 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

Scandinavian Airlines, Finnair, and Norwegian Air International fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helsinki Central Station to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Oulu, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum, Stockholm Centralstation, and Alvesta station in around 29h 44m.

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