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

The cheapest way to get from Kalmar to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 20h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kalmar to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 8h 13m and costs €130 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Kalmar and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Kalmar station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kalmar Centralstation and arriving at Köln via Copenhagen Busterminal and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Kalmar and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Kalmar station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kalmar, Järnvägstation and arriving at Köln Hbf via Koebenhavn H and Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.

How far is it from Kalmar to Cologne?

The distance between Kalmar and Cologne is 1280 km. The road distance is 1190 km.

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

The best way to get from Kalmar to Cologne without a car is to train via Copenhagen which takes 14h 3m and costs €150 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 14h 3m to get from Kalmar to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kalmar to Cologne bus from?

Kalmar to Cologne bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Kalmar Centralstation.

Where do I catch the Kalmar to Cologne train from?

Kalmar to Cologne train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Kalmar, Järnvägstation.

Train, bus or fly from Kalmar to Cologne?

The best way to get from Kalmar to Cologne is to train via Copenhagen which takes 14h 3m and costs €150 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 20h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €360 and takes 9h 53m.

Where does the Kalmar to Cologne bus arrive?

Kalmar to Cologne bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal station.

Where does the Kalmar to Cologne train arrive?

Kalmar to Cologne train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Köpenhamn H station.

Can I drive from Kalmar to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Kalmar to Cologne is 1190 km. It takes approximately 11h 13m to drive from Kalmar to Cologne.

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Kalmar to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Kalmar to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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Train via Copenhagen
best
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
14h 3m
€159–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kalmar Centralstation to Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminalbus 700
2. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N74
20h 30m
€76–130
Drive 1,190 km
1. Drive from Kalmar to Colognecar 1,190 km
11h 13m
€190–274
Fly Kalmar Öland Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane KLR - DUS
9h 53m
€179–359
Train
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Malmö, Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain 345
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
15h 1m
€89–224
Train #2
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Eslöv stationtrain
2. Take the train from Eslov station to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Tostedttrain Rb / ...
4. Take the train from Tostedt to Köln Hbftrain Drf
15h 55m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kalmar to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingencartrain
3. Drive from Göttingen to Colognecar
12h 31m
€249–344
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Copenhagen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
8h 13m
€139–336
Train, bus to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Borås Centralstationtrain
2. Take the bus from Borås Centralstation to Landvetter flygplatsbus
3. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GOT - DUS
8h 40m
€104–316
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Copenhagen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CPH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
8h 52m
€173–357

Kalmar to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,280.2 km
Duration: 14h 3m

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

You can take a train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Köln Hbf via Köpenhamn H, Koebenhavn H, and Hamburg-Altona in around 14h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalmar Centralstation to Köln via Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal, Copenhagen Busterminal, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 20h 30m.

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