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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Kalmar is to fly and train which costs 1100 kr - 4300 kr and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Kalmar is to fly and train which takes 9h 36m and costs 1100 kr - 4300 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Kalmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Ljungby busstation and Älmhult tågstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Kalmar?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Nyugati, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and Köpenhamn H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Sofia to Kalmar?

The distance between Sofia and Kalmar is 1653 km. The road distance is 2602.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Kalmar without a car is to bus and train via Dresden which takes 35h 30m and costs 1600 kr - 2700 kr.

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

It takes approximately 11h 39m to get from Sofia to Kalmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Kalmar bus from?

Sofia to Kalmar bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Kalmar train from?

Sofia to Kalmar train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Kalmar?

The best way to get from Sofia to Kalmar is to fly which takes 11h 39m and costs 1100 kr - 4000 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 2200 kr - 3400 kr and takes 2 days 0h, you could also bus, which costs and takes 41h 45m.

Where does the Sofia to Kalmar bus arrive?

Sofia to Kalmar bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Belgrade New Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Kalmar?

Kalmar is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 10:11 PM in Sofia and 9:11 PM in Kalmar.

Where does the Sofia to Kalmar train arrive?

Sofia to Kalmar train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Kalmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Kalmar is 2603 km. It takes approximately 26h 33m to drive from Sofia to Kalmar.

Where can I stay near Kalmar?

There are 199+ hotels available in Kalmar.

Sofia to Kalmar - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Sofia to Kalmar by plane, bus, train, car, car train, or night train

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Fly to Kalmar Öland Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR)SOF - KLR
11h 39m
kr 1,106–3,906
Bus, train via Dresden
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strasse
2. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Koebenhavn HRj
3. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
35h 30m
kr 1,655–2,696
Train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to VidinRe
2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiova
3. Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-NyugatiIr
4. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Praha Hlavni NadraziEc
5. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Koebenhavn HRj
6. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
2d
kr 2,243–3,334
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kalmar
24h 1m
kr 4,238–14,255
Fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)SOF - CPH
2. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
9h 36m
kr 1,116–4,256
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Berlin Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Hassleholm CEn
3. Take the train from Hässleholm Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
38h 40m
kr 1,681–2,345
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Belgrade New Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Ljungby
3. Take the bus from Ljungby busstation to Älmhult tågstation157 / ...
4. Take the bus from Älmhult tågstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
41h 45m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Lund
3. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
41h 48m
kr 1,693–2,959
Drive 2,602.9 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Kalmar2,602.9 km
26h 33m
kr 4,656–6,725

Sofia to Kalmar by bus and train

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35h 30mAverage Duration

kr 1,655Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,653.1 km
Duration: 11h 39m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Kalmar, Sweden?

LOT, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia Sever to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Nyugati, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Koebenhavn H, and Köpenhamn H in around 2d.

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