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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Kalmar is to bus which costs 1100 kr - 1900 kr and takes 25h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Kalmar?

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Kalmar is to train and fly which takes 8h 27m and costs 2500 kr - 5500 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Kalmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Ljungby busstation and Älmhult tågstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Kalmar?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Hamburg Hbf and Köpenhamn H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Kalmar?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Kalmar is 1052 km. The road distance is 1389.6 km.

How do I travel from Karlsruhe to Kalmar without a car?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Kalmar without a car is to train which takes 15h 15m and costs 1400 kr - 2800 kr.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Karlsruhe to Kalmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Kalmar bus from?

Karlsruhe to Kalmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Kalmar train from?

Karlsruhe to Kalmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Kalmar?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Kalmar is to train which takes 15h 15m and costs 1400 kr - 2800 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1100 kr - 1900 kr and takes 25h 55m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Kalmar bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Kalmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Kalmar train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Kalmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Kalmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Kalmar is 1390 km. It takes approximately 12h 48m to drive from Karlsruhe to Kalmar.

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

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Where can I stay near Kalmar?

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Karlsruhe to Kalmar - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Kalmar by train, plane, train (Deutsche Bahn), bus, night train, car, or car train

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Train to Frankfurt, fly to Kalmar Öland Airport
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR)FRA - KLR
8h 27m
kr 2,593–5,129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN33
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Ljungby
3. Take the bus from Ljungby busstation to Älmhult tågstation157 / ...
4. Take the bus from Älmhult tågstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
25h 55m
kr 1,164–1,872
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf20 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København HEce
3. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
15h 15m
kr 1,474–2,734
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Malmo CEn
2. Take the train from Malmö Centralstation to Kalmar, JärnvägstationÖresundståg
17h 59m
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)STR - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
9h 34m
kr 1,567–3,500
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)FRA - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
9h 24m
kr 1,753–3,379
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)FRA - GOT
3. Take the bus from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Borås Central Bus Station
4. Take the train from Borås Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
10h 12m
kr 1,508–3,929
Night train, train via Harburg
1. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Hamburg-HarburgNj
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Hässleholm Centralstation346
3. Take the train from Hässleholm Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
18h 54m
Drive 1,389.6 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Kalmar1,389.6 km
12h 48m
kr 2,485–3,589
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kalmar
12h 31m
kr 2,590–3,819

Karlsruhe to Kalmar by train

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15h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,052.2 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Hamburg Hbf, København H, and Köpenhamn H in around 15h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Ljungby, Ljungby busstation, and Älmhult tågstation in around 25h 55m.

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