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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Kalmar is to bus and ferry which costs 1000 kr - 2300 kr and takes 23h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Kalmar is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs 1600 kr - 3100 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Kalmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Ljungby busstation and Växjö station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Kalmar?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, Berlin Lichtenberg and Alvesta station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 39m.

How far is it from Riga to Kalmar?

The distance between Riga and Kalmar is 488 km. The road distance is 2017.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Kalmar without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 21h 5m and costs 1300 kr - 3400 kr.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Riga to Kalmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Kalmar bus from?

Riga to Kalmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Kalmar train from?

Riga to Kalmar train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.

Train, bus or fly from Riga to Kalmar?

The best way to get from Riga to Kalmar is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs 1600 kr - 3100 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1900 kr - 3300 kr and takes 37h 37m, you could also train, which costs 3200 kr - 6500 kr and takes 38h 39m.

Where does the Riga to Kalmar bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Riga and Kalmar?

Kalmar is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 4:28 PM in Riga and 3:28 PM in Kalmar.

Where does the Riga to Kalmar train arrive?

Riga to Kalmar train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius station.

Can I drive from Riga to Kalmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Kalmar is 2018 km. It takes approximately 23h 25m to drive from Riga to Kalmar.

Where can I stay near Kalmar?

There are 228+ hotels available in Kalmar.

Riga to Kalmar - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Kalmar by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR)plane RIX - KLR
7h 7m
kr 1,600–3,100
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Ventspils AObus
2. Take the ferry from Ventspils Ferry to Nynashamn farjeterminalferry 0
3. Take the ferry from Nynäshamn (Stena Line) to Visby hamnterminalferry Dg
4. Take the ferry from Visby hamnterminal to Oskarshamn Gotlandsterminalenferry Dg
5. Take the bus from Oskarshamn station to Kalmar, Järnvägstationbus 160 / ...
23h 22m
kr 1,013–2,272
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Ventspils AObus
2. Take the ferry from Ventspils Ferry to Nynashamn farjeterminalferry 0
3. Take the train from Nynäshamn station to Stockholm City stationtrain
4. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Alvesta stationtrain 345
5. Take the train from Alvesta station to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
21h 5m
kr 1,297–3,326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Ljungbybus
3. Take the bus from Ljungby busstation to Växjö stationbus 145 / ...
4. Take the bus from Växjö station to Kalmar, Järnvägstationbus
37h 37m
kr 1,916–3,281
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Ic
4. Take the train from Berlin Lichtenberg to Alvesta stationtrain 344
5. Take the train from Alvesta station to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
38h 39m
kr 3,242–6,035
Bus, ferry via Tallinn
1. Take the bus from Tērbatas iela to Tallinna bussijaambus
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Stockholmferry
3. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Kalmar Centralstationbus 200
34h 7m
kr 1,093–2,329
Drive 2,017.6 km
1. Drive from Riga to Kalmarcar 2,017.6 km
23h 25m
kr 3,499–5,054

Riga to Kalmar by bus, foot, ferry, taxi, and train

7Weekly Services

21h 5mAverage Duration

kr 1,297Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487.5 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Kalmar, Sweden?

Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Ljungby, Ljungby busstation, and Växjö station in around 37h 37m.

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