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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Kalmar is to train and bus and night train which costs 1200 kr - 1700 kr and takes 20h 39m.

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 1200 kr - 3400 kr.

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 Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, Hamburg Hbf and Köpenhamn H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Kalmar?

The distance between Rotterdam and Kalmar is 947 km. The road distance is 1241.2 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 16h 48m and costs 1600 kr - 3100 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 train from?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Kalmar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Kalmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Kalmar is 1241 km. It takes approximately 12h 49m to drive from Rotterdam to Kalmar.

Where can I stay near Kalmar?

There are 199+ hotels available in Kalmar.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Kalmar by train, plane, train (Deutsche Bahn), 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
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR)AMS - KLR
6h 52m
kr 1,211–3,402
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Copenhagen Busterminal
2. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to LundN73
3. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Hässleholm Centralstation
4. Take the bus from Hässleholm Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
22h 32m
kr 1,020–2,916
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to HengeloIce
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrueck HbfIce
4. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København HEce
6. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
16h 48m
kr 1,636–3,087
Drive 1,241.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Kalmar1,241.2 km
12h 49m
kr 2,443–3,529
Train, fly to Copenhagen Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)AMS - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
8h 19m
kr 1,271–3,052
Train, fly to Linköping City Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)AMS - LPI
3. Take the train from Tannefors station to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
8h 35m
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the bus from Utrecht to Hamburg - Bus Station
3. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Hassleholm CEn
4. Take the train from Hässleholm Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
20h 39m
kr 1,209–1,691

Rotterdam to Kalmar by train

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16h 48mAverage Duration

kr 1,636Cheapest Price

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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 Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, København H, and Köpenhamn H in around 16h 48m.

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