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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Kalmar is to bus which costs 650 kr - 1100 kr and takes 14h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Kalmar is to drive which takes 7h 21m and costs 1200 kr - 1800 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Kalmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Lund Centralstation and Hässleholm Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Kalmar?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Schleswig and Köpenhamn H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Kiel to Kalmar?

The distance between Kiel and Kalmar is 778 km. The road distance is 710.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Kalmar without a car is to train via Schleswig which takes 9h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Kiel to Kalmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Kalmar bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Kalmar train from?

Kiel to Kalmar train services, operated by Nordbahn, depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Kalmar?

The best way to get from Kiel to Kalmar is to train via Schleswig which takes 9h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 650 kr - 1100 kr and takes 14h 2m.

Where does the Kiel to Kalmar bus arrive?

Kiel to Kalmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lund station.

Where does the Kiel to Kalmar train arrive?

Kiel to Kalmar train services, operated by Nordbahn, arrive at Schleswig station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Kalmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Kalmar is 710 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Kiel to Kalmar.

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

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Where can I stay near Kalmar?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kalmar.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Kiel to Kalmar by train (Deutsche Bahn), bus, car, train, 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 Schleswig
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Schleswigtrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Schleswig to København Htrain Ece
3. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
9h 20m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Lundbus N73
2. Take the bus from Lund Centralstation to Hässleholm Centralstationbus
3. Take the bus from Hässleholm Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstationbus
14h 2m
kr 661–1,007
Drive 710.4 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Kalmarcar 710.4 km
7h 21m
kr 1,227–1,772
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Kalmar Öland Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR)plane HAM - KLR
8h 18m
kr 1,528–3,907
Train
1. Take the train from Neumuenster to København Htrain Ece
2. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain Öresundståg
9h 55m
kr 1,335–2,043
Train #2
1. Take the train from Neumuenster to Hassleholm Ctrain Ic
2. Take the train from Hässleholm Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain Öresundståg
10h 47m
kr 865–1,253
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane HAM - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
8h 24m
kr 1,552–3,482
Train, train to Billund Airport, fly to Kalmar Öland Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Schleswigtrain
2. Take the train from Schleswig to Fredericia St.train
3. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR)plane BLL - KLR
10h 7m

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) flights

18Weekly Planes

6h 7mAverage Duration

kr 892Cheapest Price

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Distance: 778 km
Duration: 9h 20m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Schleswig, København H, and Köpenhamn H in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Lund, Lund Centralstation, and Hässleholm Centralstation in around 14h 2m.

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