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

The cheapest way to get from Kalmar to Dortmund is to bus which costs €85 - €170 and takes 20h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kalmar to Dortmund is to fly and train which takes 7h 15m and costs €180 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Kalmar and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct bus from Kalmar station to Dortmund station. However, there are services departing from Kalmar, Järnvägstation and arriving at Dortmund central bus station via Växjö station, Ljungby and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Kalmar and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Kalmar station to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Kalmar, Järnvägstation and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Malmo C and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

How far is it from Kalmar to Dortmund?

The distance between Kalmar and Dortmund is 941 km. The road distance is 1109.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kalmar to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 13h 3m and costs €160 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Kalmar to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kalmar to Dortmund bus from?

Kalmar to Dortmund bus services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Kalmar, Järnvägstation.

Where do I catch the Kalmar to Dortmund train from?

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

Train or bus from Kalmar to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Kalmar to Dortmund is to train which takes 13h 3m and costs €160 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €170 and takes 20h 1m.

Where does the Kalmar to Dortmund bus arrive?

Kalmar to Dortmund bus services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Växjö station.

Where does the Kalmar to Dortmund train arrive?

Kalmar to Dortmund train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Malmö, Centralstation.

Can I drive from Kalmar to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Kalmar to Dortmund is 1110 km. It takes approximately 10h 32m to drive from Kalmar to Dortmund.

How do I get a train ticket from Kalmar to Dortmund?

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

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

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Fly from Kalmar Öland Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane KLR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
7h 15m
€183–387
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Växjö stationbus
2. Take the bus from Växjö station to Ljungby busstationbus 145 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ljungby to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
4. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Dortmund central bus stationbus N74 / ...
20h 1m
€87–162
Train
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Malmö, Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Malmo C to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
13h 3m
€167–328
Drive 1,109.7 km
1. Drive from Kalmar to Dortmundcar 1,109.7 km
10h 32m
€177–255
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
8h 10m
€148–361
Train, bus to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, fly
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
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
8h 35m
€129–340
Train via Copenhagen
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
13h 3m
€169–449
Train via Hässleholm
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Hässleholm Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Hässleholm Centralstation to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 345
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
14h 29m
€175–364
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 Dortmundcar
11h 52m
€241–329

Kalmar to Dortmund by train

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Distance: 940.7 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Dortmund Hbf via Malmo C and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Dortmund central bus station via Växjö station, Ljungby busstation, Ljungby, and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 20h 1m.

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