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

The cheapest way to get from Kalmar to Essen is to train and night train via Eslöv which costs €100 - €190 and takes 15h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kalmar to Essen is to train and fly which takes 7h 42m and costs €140 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Kalmar and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kalmar station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Kalmar, Järnvägstation and arriving at Essen central train station via Bergåsa station, Lund and Copenhagen Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Kalmar and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Kalmar station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kalmar, Järnvägstation and arriving at Essen Hbf via København H and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.

How far is it from Kalmar to Essen?

The distance between Kalmar and Essen is 1002 km. The road distance is 1126 km.

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

The best way to get from Kalmar to Essen without a car is to train which takes 13h 4m and costs €100 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Kalmar to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kalmar to Essen bus from?

Kalmar to Essen bus services, operated by Blekingetrafik, depart from Kalmar, Järnvägstation.

Where do I catch the Kalmar to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Kalmar to Essen?

The best way to get from Kalmar to Essen is to train which takes 13h 4m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 22h 42m.

Where does the Kalmar to Essen bus arrive?

Kalmar to Essen bus services, operated by Blekingetrafik, arrive at Bergåsa station.

Where does the Kalmar to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kalmar to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kalmar to Essen is 1126 km. It takes approximately 10h 40m to drive from Kalmar to Essen.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Kalmar to Essen by train, plane, train (Deutsche Bahn), bus, night train, car, or car train

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

Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Copenhagen Airport
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CPH - DUS
7h 42m
€143–348
Train, bus to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Borås Centralstation
2. Take the bus from Borås Centralstation to Landvetter flygplats
3. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)GOT - DUS
8h 10m
€97–330
Train
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Köpenhamn H
2. Take the train from København H to Hamburg HbfEce / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
13h 4m
€107–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Bergåsa station500
2. Take the bus from Bergåsa station to Lund Centralstation
3. Take the bus from Lund to Copenhagen BusterminalN73
4. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train stationN74
22h 42m
€121–229
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Malmö, Centralstation
2. Take the night train from Malmö, Centralstation to Hamburg Hbf301 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
14h 50m
€103–203
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Copenhagen Airport
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CPH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
10h 6m
€155–395
Train, night train via Eslöv
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Eslöv station
2. Take the night train from Eslov station to Hamburg HbfNt
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
15h 19m
€103–187
Drive 1,126 km
1. Drive from Kalmar to Essen1,126 km
10h 40m
€179–259
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kalmar to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingen
3. Drive from Göttingen to Essen
12h 10m
€243–338

Kalmar to Essen by train

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13h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,002.1 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Essen Hbf via Köpenhamn H, København H, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Essen central train station via Bergåsa station, Lund Centralstation, Lund, and Copenhagen Busterminal in around 22h 42m.

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