There are 3 ways to get from Ystad to Kalmar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ystad Station to Lund CentralstationPågatågen
- Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Kalmar, JärnvägstationÖresundståg
4h 58mkr 473–878Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ystad Station to Brösarp bussterminal4
- Take the bus from Brösarp bussterminal to Kristianstad Central3
- Take the bus from Kristianstad Central to Osby545
- Take the bus from Osby to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
8h 12mkr 343–443Drive 256.4 km
- Drive from Ystad to Kalmar256.4 km
3h 24mkr 454–655
Ystad to Kalmar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ystad to Kalmar is to bus which costs 340 kr - 450 kr and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ystad to Kalmar is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs 450 kr - 700 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Ystad station to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Ystad Station and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Brösarp bussterminal, Kristianstad Central and Osby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Ystad station to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Ystad Station and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Lund Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Ystad and Kalmar is 378 km. The road distance is 256.4 km.
The best way to get from Ystad to Kalmar without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs 470 kr - 900 kr.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Ystad to Kalmar, including transfers.
Ystad to Kalmar bus services, operated by Skånetrafiken, depart from Ystad Station.
Ystad to Kalmar train services, operated by Skånetrafiken, depart from Ystad Station.
The best way to get from Ystad to Kalmar is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs 470 kr - 900 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 340 kr - 450 kr and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Ystad, Sweden and Kalmar, Sweden?
You can take a train from Ystad Station to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Lund Centralstation in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ystad Station to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Brösarp bussterminal, Kristianstad Central, and Osby in around 8h 12m.
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- Phone
- +46 77 177 77 77
- Website
- skanetrafiken.se
Train from Ystad Station to Lund Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 110–130
- Schedules at
- skanetrafiken.se
- Phone
- +46 771-77 77 1
- bokningssupporten@oresundstag.se
- Website
- oresundstag.se
Train from Lund Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 360–750
- Website
- https://www.oresundstag.se/en
- Phone
- +46 77 177 77 77
- Website
- skanetrafiken.se
Bus from Ystad Station to Brösarp bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 31
- Schedules at
- skanetrafiken.se
Bus from Brösarp bussterminal to Kristianstad Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 31
- Schedules at
- skanetrafiken.se
Bus from Kristianstad Central to Osby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 31
- Schedules at
- skanetrafiken.se
- Phone
- +46 771-77 77 1
- bokningssupporten@oresundstag.se
- Website
- oresundstag.se
Bus from Osby to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 250–350
- Website
- https://www.oresundstag.se/en
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More Questions & Answers
Ystad to Kalmar bus services, operated by Skånetrafiken, arrive at Brösarp bussterminal station.
Ystad to Kalmar train services, operated by Skånetrafiken, arrive at Lund Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Ystad to Kalmar is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Ystad to Kalmar.
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