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 900 kr - 2100 kr and takes 22h 53m.

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 6h 33m and costs 700 kr - 2800 kr.

How far is it from Riga to Kalmar?

The distance between Riga and Kalmar is 488 km. The road distance is 2017.9 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 20h 52m and costs 900 kr - 3100 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Riga to Kalmar, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Riga and Kalmar?

Kalmar is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 9:51 PM in Riga and 8:51 PM in Kalmar.

Can I drive from Riga to Kalmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Kalmar is 2018 km. It takes approximately 23h 26m to drive from Riga to Kalmar.

Where can I stay near Kalmar?

There are 193+ hotels available in Kalmar.

Riga to Kalmar - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Riga to Kalmar by plane, train, car ferry, bus, ferry, 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
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1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR)plane RIX - KLR
6h 33m
kr 700–2,800
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Siauliaitrain 182 / ...
2. Take the train from Šiauliai to Klaipėdatrain 781 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Klaipeda to Karlshamncarferry
4. Take the train from Bromölla station to Hässleholm Centralstationtrain
5. Take the train from Hässleholm Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
17h 45m
kr 1,661–3,969
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Ventspils AObus
2. Take the ferry from Ventspils Ferry to Nynashamn Fferry 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
20h 52m
kr 943–3,094
Drive 2,017.9 km
1. Drive from Riga to Kalmarcar 2,017.9 km
23h 26m
kr 3,478–5,023
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Ventspils AObus
2. Take the ferry from Ventspils Ferry to Nynashamn Fferry 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 / ...
22h 53m
kr 899–2,070
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
2. Take the car ferry from Tallinn to Stockholmcarferry
3. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Kalmar Centralstationbus 200
29h 40m
kr 1,788–4,620

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

7Weekly Services

20h 52mAverage Duration

kr 943Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487.5 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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.

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