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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Kalmar is to train and night train which costs 1000 kr - 1300 kr and takes 18h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Kalmar is to train and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs 1100 kr - 3800 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Kalmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Copenhagen Busterminal, Lund Centralstation and Hässleholm Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Kalmar?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Gouda, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, Hamburg Hbf and Copenhagen Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Kalmar?

The distance between Rotterdam and Kalmar is 947 km. The road distance is 1242.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kalmar without a car is to train which takes 17h 5m and costs 2000 kr - 4300 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Rotterdam to Kalmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Kalmar bus from?

Rotterdam to Kalmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Kalmar train from?

Rotterdam to Kalmar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Kalmar?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kalmar is to train which takes 17h 5m and costs 2000 kr - 4300 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 900 kr - 2400 kr and takes 24h 7m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Kalmar bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Kalmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Kalmar train arrive?

Rotterdam to Kalmar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Kalmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Kalmar is 1242 km. It takes approximately 12h 46m to drive from Rotterdam to Kalmar.

Where can I stay near Kalmar?

There are 202+ hotels available in Kalmar.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Kalmar by train, plane, bus, car, or night train

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Train, fly to Kalmar Öland Airport
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR)plane AMS - KLR
6h 52m
kr 1,109–3,720
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Copenhagen Busterminalbus
2. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Lundbus N73
3. Take the bus from Lund Centralstation to Hässleholm Centralstationbus
4. Take the bus from Hässleholm Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstationbus
24h 7m
kr 946–2,352
Train
1. Take the train from Gouda to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrück Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København, Københavns Lufthavntrain Ece
5. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
17h 5m
kr 2,083–4,232
Drive 1,242.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Kalmarcar 1,242.5 km
12h 46m
kr 2,364–3,415
Train, fly to Linköping City Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)plane AMS - LPI
3. Take the train from Tannefors station to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
8h 35m
Train, fly to Copenhagen Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane AMS - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
8h 39m
kr 1,394–3,695
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the night train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Malmö, Centralstationnighttrain Nt
4. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
18h 22m
kr 999–1,252
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the bus from Utrecht to Hamburg - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Copenhagen Airporttrain 344
4. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
20h 25m
kr 1,444–2,312

Rotterdam to Kalmar by train

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17h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 947.1 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Kalmar, Sweden?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Gouda, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, København, Københavns Lufthavn, and Copenhagen Airport in around 17h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Copenhagen Busterminal, Lund, Lund Centralstation, and Hässleholm Centralstation in around 24h 7m.

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