How to travel from Kalmar to Stockholm, Sweden

The distance between Kalmar and Stockholm is around 405km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kalmar to Stockholm by train, bus 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. and then to Stockholm Centralstation.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 700($66)

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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm Cityterminalen.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
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Drive

Drive to Stockholm.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance405km (252 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kalmar and Stockholm

There are several options for getting from Kalmar to Stockholm by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 700 ($66).

The distance between Kalmar and Stockholm is around 405km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (194 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Kalmar and Stockholm by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kalmar to Stockholm is to take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx SEK 700 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Kalmar and Stockholm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kalmar and Stockholm. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kalmar to Stockholm. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Alvesta St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Öresundståg, Swedish Railways, Snälltåget and Krösatågen run train services between Kalmar and Stockholm. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Stockholm. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kalmar and Stockholm with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 5h 45m.

Silverlinjen and FlixBus run regular bus services between Kalmar and Stockholm. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 45m 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 Stockholm. We recommend that you take the train to Alvesta St. and then to Stockholm Centralstation. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Stockholm is Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Stockholm. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) (NYO) 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 Stockholm. The distance is around 405km (252 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalmar to Stockholm is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around SEK 700 ($66).

How do I get from Kalmar to Stockholm

Compare travel optionsbetween Kalmar and Stockholm

Transport options from Kalmar to Stockholm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
SEK 700($66)
hourly535km (332 miles)
Train via Linköping Centralstation5hrs
SEK 310($29)
every 4 hours429km (266 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
every 20 mins406km (252 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
SEK 615($58)
on demand405km (252 miles)

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Airports near Stockholm

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

BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Stockholm
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Stockholm
NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Stockholm