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

The cheapest way to get from Kalmar to Essen is to bus which costs €130 - €240 and takes 21h 53m.

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 44m and costs €140 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Kalmar and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kalmar station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kalmar, Järnvägstation and arriving at Essen Hbf via Bergåsa station, Lund and Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 53m.

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 Malmö, Centralstation and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

How far is it from Kalmar to Essen?

The distance between Kalmar and Essen is 907 km. The road distance is 1127.4 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 via Hamburg which takes 13h 32m and costs €160 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m 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, bus or fly from Kalmar to Essen?

The best way to get from Kalmar to Essen is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs €170 - €380. Alternatively, you can train via Hamburg, which costs €160 - €380 and takes 13h 32m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €240 and takes 21h 53m.

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 Malmö, Centralstation.

Can I drive from Kalmar to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kalmar to Essen is 1127 km. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Kalmar to Essen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Kalmar to Essen by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly from Kalmar Öland Airport
best
1. Fly from Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane KLR - DUS
7h 45m
€179–373
Train, bus to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, fly
cheapest
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 11m
€121–318
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Malmö, Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
13h 32m
€167–378
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Bergåsa stationbus 500
2. Take the bus from Bergåsa station to Lund Centralstationbus
3. Take the bus from Lund to Hanover central bus stationbus N73
4. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus
21h 53m
€139–234
Drive 1,127.4 km
1. Drive from Kalmar to Essencar 1,127.4 km
10h 43m
€184–265
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
7h 44m
€141–350
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 Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
13h 32m
€167–343
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 Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
14h 59m
€180–365
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 Essencar
12h 14m
€246–343

Kalmar to Essen by train

22Weekly Trains

13h 32mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 907.1 km
Duration: 7h 45m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Essen Hbf via Malmö, Centralstation, Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 32m.

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