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 €90 - €170 and takes 20h 6m.

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 €150 - €360.

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 Växjö station, Ljungby, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 6m.

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 40m.

How far is it from Kalmar to Essen?

The distance between Kalmar and Essen is 1217 km. The road distance is 1127.3 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 Copenhagen which takes 13h 40m and costs €170 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 13h 40m 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 Öresundståg, 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 train via Copenhagen which takes 13h 40m and costs €170 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 20h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €190 - €500 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Kalmar to Essen bus arrive?

Kalmar to Essen bus services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Växjö 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 1127 km. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from Kalmar to Essen.

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

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Kalmar to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Kalmar to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Copenhagen
best
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
13h 40m
€179–383
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 Hanover central bus stationbus 182 / ...
5. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus
20h 6m
€94–162
Drive 1,127.3 km
1. Drive from Kalmar to Essencar 1,127.3 km
10h 41m
€186–269
Fly from Kalmar Öland Airport
1. Fly from Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane KLR - DUS
8h 32m
€193–494
Train
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 Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
14h 5m
€179–448
Train via Münster
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Malmö, Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Malmö C to Hamburg-Harburg Bftrain 083
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
15h 50m
€180–353
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 42m
€156–358
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
8h 9m
€136–298

Kalmar to Essen by train

2Weekly Trains

13h 40mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,216.9 km
Duration: 13h 40m

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, Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Essen Hbf via Växjö station, Ljungby busstation, Ljungby, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Hanover central bus station, and Hannover Hbf in around 20h 6m.

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