How to travel from Kiruna to Kalmar, Sweden

The distance between Kiruna and Kalmar is around 1,277km (793 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kiruna to Kalmar by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KalmarKiruna if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Kiruna (KRN) to Kalmar (KLR).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 3,255($305)
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Train

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then Alvesta station and then to Kalmar C.

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 840($79)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Töre busstation then Stockholm and then to Kalmar Station.

  • Duration24h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,895($180)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Kalmar.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Distance1,637km (1,017 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kiruna and Kalmar

There are several options for getting from Kiruna to Kalmar by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 840 ($79) and will take around 19h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 3,255 ($305).

The distance between Kiruna and Kalmar is around 1,277km (793 miles).

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Kiruna and Kalmar by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kiruna to Kalmar is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx SEK 3,255 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Kiruna and Kalmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 840 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kiruna and Kalmar. It typically takes around 19h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kiruna to Kalmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation and Alvesta station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 25m.

Vy Nattåg, Swedish Railways, Snälltåget, FlixTrain and Öresundståg run train services between Kiruna and Kalmar. Trains depart once daily and will take around 19h 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 Kiruna and Kalmar. It typically takes around 24h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kiruna to Kalmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Töre busstation and Stockholm. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 24h 20m.

Länstrafiken Norrbotten, Tapanis Buss and FlixBus run regular bus services between Kiruna and Kalmar. Buses run twice a week and take around 24h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kiruna and Kalmar. Flights depart from Kiruna (KRN) and arrive at Kalmar (KLR) - via Stockholm (ARN). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Kiruna to Kalmar. There is however a flight that goes via Stockholm (ARN). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kiruna to Kalmar typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Kiruna (KRN) and and arrive into Kalmar (KLR).

The closest major airport to Kalmar is Kalmar Oland Airport (KLR) (KLR) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Kalmar. Kallinge Airport (RNB) (RNB) and Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) 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 Kiruna and Kalmar. The distance is around 1,637km (1,017 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kiruna to Kalmar is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around SEK 3,255 ($305).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kiruna and Kalmar

Transport options from Kiruna to Kalmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
SEK 3,255($305)
every 30 mins1,277km (793 miles)
Train
19h 25m
SEK 840($79)
once daily1,772km (1,101 miles)
Bus
24h 20m
SEK 1,895($180)
twice a week1,725km (1,072 miles)
Drive
18h 30m
SEK 2,470($230)
on demand1,637km (1,017 miles)

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Airports near Kalmar

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

KLR
Kalmar Oland Airport (KLR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Kalmar
RNB
Kallinge Airport (RNB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Kalmar
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
269km (167 miles) from Kalmar