How to travel from Kalmar to Nyköping, Sweden

The distance between Kalmar and Nyköping is around 307km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Kalmar to Nyköping by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Alvesta St. then Norrköping Centralstation and then to Nyköping Centralstation.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 585($55)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nyköping busstation Flixbus Stop.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 200($19)
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Drive

Drive to Nyköping.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance307km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kalmar and Nyköping

There are several options for getting from Kalmar to Nyköping by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 200 ($19) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 470 ($44).

The distance between Kalmar and Nyköping is around 307km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (147 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Kalmar and Nyköping by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kalmar to Nyköping is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx SEK 470 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Kalmar and Nyköping, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 200 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kalmar and Nyköping. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kalmar to Nyköping. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Alvesta St. and Norrköping Centralstation. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Öresundståg, Swedish Railways, Snälltåget and Mälartåg run train services between Kalmar and Nyköping. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kalmar and Nyköping. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kalmar and Nyköping with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Kalmar and Nyköping. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kalmar to Nyköping. We recommend that you take the bus to Nyköping busstation Flixbus Stop. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Nyköping is Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) (NYO) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Nyköping. Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kalmar and Nyköping. The distance is around 307km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalmar to Nyköping is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around SEK 200 ($19).

How do I get from Kalmar to Nyköping

Compare travel optionsbetween Kalmar and Nyköping

Transport options from Kalmar to Nyköping
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
SEK 585($55)
hourly436km (271 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
SEK 200($19)
every 20 mins324km (201 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
SEK 470($44)
on demand307km (191 miles)

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Airports near Nyköping

The following major airports near Nyköping offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.

NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Nyköping
BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Nyköping
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nyköping