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How to get fromKalmar to Essenby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kalmar to Essen by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Kalmar Öland Airport

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    1. Fly from Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane KLR - DUS
    6h 46m
    €241–450

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Hässleholm Centralstationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hässleholm Centralstation to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Essen Central Stationtrain train
    14h 21m
    €120–279

  3. Train via Copenhagen

    1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Köpenhamn Htrain train
    2. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain train Ece / ...
    3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    13h 20m
    €151–373

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Växjö stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Växjö station to Ljungby busstationbus bus 145 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ljungby to Copenhagen Busterminalbus bus 602
    4. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train stationbus bus N74
    20h 6m

  5. Drive  1,127.3 km

    1. Drive from Kalmar to Essencar car 1,127.3 km
    10h 41m
    €189–273

  6. Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain train
    2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane CPH - DUS
    7h 31m
    €132–376

Kalmar to Essen by train

Calendar74Weekly Trains
Duration13h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 907.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

Scandinavian Airlines and Eurowings fly from Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Essen Hbf via Köpenhamn H, København H, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 20m.

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