There are 4 ways to get from Kalmar to Halmstad by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Halmstad Centralstationtrain 332 / ...
3h 42mkr 550–850Drive 240.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kalmar to Halmstadcar 240.5 km
3h 4mkr 435–628Bus
- Take the bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Växjö stationbus
- Take the bus from Växjö station to Ljungby busstationbus 145 / ...
- Take the bus from Ljungby busstation to Halmstad Sturegymnasietbus 175
5h 13mkr 439–917Train via Hässleholm
- Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Hässleholm Centralstationtrain 1113 / ...
- Take the train from Hässleholm Centralstation to Halmstad Centralstationtrain 332 / ...
4h 6mkr 533–937
Kalmar to Halmstad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalmar to Halmstad is to drive which costs 430 kr - 650 kr and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kalmar to Halmstad is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs 430 kr - 650 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalmar station to Halmstad. However, there are services departing from Kalmar, Järnvägstation and arriving at Halmstad Sturegymnasiet via Växjö station and Ljungby busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kalmar, Järnvägstation station and arriving at Halmstad Centralstation station. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Kalmar and Halmstad is 317 km. The road distance is 240.5 km.
The best way to get from Kalmar to Halmstad without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs 550 kr - 850 kr.
The train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Halmstad Centralstation takes 3h 42m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kalmar to Halmstad bus services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
Kalmar to Halmstad train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
The best way to get from Kalmar to Halmstad is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs 550 kr - 850 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 430 kr - 950 kr and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Kalmar, Sweden and Halmstad, Sweden?
Swedish Railways (SJ) operates a train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Halmstad Centralstation once daily. Tickets cost kr 550–850 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Halmstad Sturegymnasiet via Växjö station and Ljungby busstation in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- kundservice@sj.se
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Halmstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 550–850
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
Train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Hässleholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 400–600
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
Train from Hässleholm Centralstation to Halmstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 150–240
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
- Phone
- +46 771-77 77 1
- bokningssupporten@oresundstag.se
- Website
- oresundstag.se
Train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Hässleholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 380–700
- Website
- https://www.oresundstag.se/en
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- kundservice@sj.se
- Website
- sj.se
Bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Växjö station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 160–290
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
- Phone
- +46 771-77 77 1
- bokningssupporten@oresundstag.se
- Website
- oresundstag.se
Bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Växjö station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 210–460
- Website
- https://www.oresundstag.se/en
- Phone
- +46 77 176 70 76
- kundcenter@lanstrafikenkron.se
- Website
- lanstrafikenkron.se
Bus from Växjö station to Ljungby busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 80–95
- Website
- https://www.lanstrafikenkron.se/
Bus from Ljungby busstation to Halmstad Sturegymnasiet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 85–95
- Website
- https://www.lanstrafikenkron.se/
- Phone
- +46 77 133 10 30
- webben@hlt.se
- Website
- hallandstrafiken.se
Bus from Ljungby busstation to Halmstad Sturegymnasiet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 190–370
- Website
- https://www.hallandstrafiken.se/
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More Questions & Answers
Kalmar to Halmstad bus services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Växjö station.
Kalmar to Halmstad train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Halmstad Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalmar to Halmstad is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Kalmar to Halmstad.
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