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 €75 - €140 and takes 18h 20m.

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 €130 - €330.

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 Centralstation and arriving at Essen central train station via Copenhagen Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.

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 Koebenhavn H and Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

How far is it from Kalmar to Essen?

The distance between Kalmar and Essen is 1219 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 Copenhagen which takes 13h 24m and costs €160 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 13h 24m 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 Vy Buss, depart from Kalmar Centralstation.

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 24m and costs €160 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 18h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €360 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Kalmar to Essen bus arrive?

Kalmar to Essen bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal 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 43m 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, bus, car, plane, and car train

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

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Train via Copenhagen
best
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
13h 24m
€169–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kalmar Centralstation to Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminalbus 700
2. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train stationbus N74
18h 20m
€76–135
Drive 1,127.4 km
1. Drive from Kalmar to Essencar 1,127.4 km
10h 43m
€180–259
Fly from Kalmar Öland Airport
1. Fly from Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane KLR - DUS
9h 25m
€175–352
Train
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Malmö, Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain 345
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
14h 18m
€99–219
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Eslöv stationtrain
2. Take the train from Eslov station to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus
15h 33m
€144–209
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
€244–338
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Copenhagen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
7h 44m
€135–330
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 12m
€110–310

Kalmar to Essen by train

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13h 24mAverage Duration

€169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,218.7 km
Duration: 13h 24m

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

You can take a train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Essen Hbf via Köpenhamn H, Koebenhavn H, and Hamburg-Altona in around 13h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalmar Centralstation to Essen central train station via Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal and Copenhagen Busterminal in around 18h 20m.

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