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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Kalmar is to car ferry and bus which costs 420 kr - 1200 kr and takes 25h 57m.

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 1000 kr - 3200 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.

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 43m and costs 1700 kr - 4200 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 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 1000 kr - 3200 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1700 kr - 4200 kr and takes 29h 43m, you could also bus, which costs 1600 kr - 3200 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 11:13 PM in Helsinki and 10:13 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 200+ hotels available in Kalmar.

Helsinki to Kalmar - 9 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 43m.

There are 9 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)HEL - KLR
6h 9m
kr 1,061–3,158
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm
2. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Kalmar, Järnvägstation612
25h 57m
kr 428–1,205
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm
2. Drive from Stockholm Värtahamnen to Kalmar
20h 47m
kr 1,905–2,807
Train
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Oulu
2. Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinen
3. Take the train from Haparanda station to Boden C/Resecentrum
4. Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Stockholm Centralstation
5. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Alvesta station345
6. Take the train from Alvesta station to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
29h 43m
kr 1,746–4,124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to 1Ob4
2. Take the bus from Tornio Haparanda to Stockholm, Cityterminalen
3. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Kalmar, Järnvägstation612
34h 45m
kr 1,613–3,160
Bus to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Helsinki to Tallinn
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR)TLL - KLR
7h 36m
Train to Turku Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Turku
2. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR)TKU - KLR
9h 54m
kr 1,476–4,771
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Alvesta station345
3. Take the train from Alvesta station to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
22h 44m
kr 1,753–3,258
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Linköping Centralstation345
3. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
24h 46m
kr 442–1,989

Helsinki to Kalmar by train

14Weekly Trains

29h 43mAverage Duration

kr 1,746Cheapest Price

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Distance: 678.8 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air International, 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 43m.

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