How to travel from Kalmar to Uppsala, Sweden

The distance between Kalmar and Uppsala is around 394km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kalmar to Uppsala by plane, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Kalmar (KLR) to Stockholm Bromma (BMA) then take the train to Uppsala Centralstation.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,690($160)
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Train

Take the train to Alvesta St. then Stockholm Centralstation and then to Uppsala Centralstation.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,065($100)

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Bus

Take the bus to Uppsala.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    SEK 320($30)
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Drive

Drive to Uppsala.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance473km (294 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kalmar and Uppsala

There are several options for getting from Kalmar to Uppsala by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 320 ($30) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,690 ($160).

The distance between Kalmar and Uppsala is around 394km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 363km (226 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Kalmar and Uppsala by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kalmar to Uppsala is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx SEK 1,690 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Kalmar and Uppsala, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 320 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kalmar and Uppsala. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kalmar to Uppsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Alvesta St. and Stockholm Centralstation. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Öresundståg, Swedish Railways, Snälltåget, FlixTrain, SL, Mälartåg and Kalmar länstrafik run train services between Kalmar and Uppsala. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Uppsala. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kalmar and Uppsala with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 7h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Kalmar and Uppsala. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7h 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 Uppsala. We recommend that you fly from Kalmar (KLR) to Stockholm Bromma (BMA) then take the train to Uppsala Centralstation. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Uppsala is Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) which is approximately 28km (18 miles) from Uppsala. Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) 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 Uppsala. The distance is around 473km (294 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalmar to Uppsala is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around SEK 1,690 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kalmar and Uppsala

Transport options from Kalmar to Uppsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 15m
SEK 1,690($160)
every 30 mins394km (245 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
SEK 1,065($100)
hourly600km (373 miles)
Train via Linköping Centralstation5h 45m
SEK 425($40)
every 3 hours498km (309 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
SEK 320($30)
4 times a day502km (312 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
SEK 715($67)
on demand473km (294 miles)

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Airports near Uppsala

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

ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
28km (18 miles) from Uppsala
BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Uppsala
NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Uppsala