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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Kalmar is to bus which costs 1200 kr - 2100 kr and takes 24h 5m.

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 7h 3m and costs 1200 kr - 4500 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, Ljungby busstation and Växjö station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.

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 Malmö, Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 16m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Kalmar?

The distance between Rotterdam and Kalmar is 947 km. The road distance is 1242.4 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 16m and costs 1800 kr - 4300 kr.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m 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 16m and costs 1800 kr - 4300 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1200 kr - 2100 kr and takes 24h 5m.

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 51m to drive from Rotterdam to Kalmar.

Where can I stay near Kalmar?

There are 251+ 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 Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR)plane AMS - KLR
7h 3m
kr 1,262–4,438
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Copenhagen Busterminalbus
2. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Ljungbybus 602
3. Take the bus from Ljungby busstation to Växjö stationbus 145 / ...
4. Take the bus from Växjö station to Kalmar, Järnvägstationbus
24h 5m
kr 1,250–2,072
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 Malmö, Centralstationtrain 344
5. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
17h 16m
kr 1,848–4,291
Drive 1,242.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Kalmarcar 1,242.4 km
12h 51m
kr 2,370–3,423
Train, fly to Copenhagen Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane AMS - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
8h 35m
kr 1,587–3,653
Train, fly to Linköping City Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 33m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Ice
3. Take the night train from Hamburg-Harburg to Malmö, Centralstationnighttrain Nt
4. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
17h 57m
kr 1,707–3,336
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Hamburgbus
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København Htrain Ece / ...
4. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain
18h 47m

Rotterdam to Kalmar by train

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17h 16mAverage Duration

kr 1,848Cheapest Price

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Distance: 947.1 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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, and Malmö, Centralstation in around 17h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Copenhagen Busterminal, Ljungby, Ljungby busstation, and Växjö station in around 24h 5m.

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