How to travel from Sundsvall to Kalmar, Sweden

The distance between Sundsvall and Kalmar is around 745km (463 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Sundsvall to Kalmar by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Kalmar (KLR).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,245($210)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,170($110)

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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm and then to Kalmar Station.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 630($59)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Kalmar.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance780km (484 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sundsvall and Kalmar

There are several options for getting from Sundsvall to Kalmar by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 370 ($35) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,245 ($210).

The distance between Sundsvall and Kalmar is around 745km (463 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 639km (397 miles)

It takes around 7h 60m to get from Sundsvall and Kalmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sundsvall to Kalmar is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx SEK 2,245 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Sundsvall and Kalmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 370 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sundsvall and Kalmar. It typically takes around 7h 60m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sundsvall to Kalmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation and Alvesta station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 60m.

Swedish Railways, Vy Nattåg, Snälltåget, Öresundståg, X-trafik and Krösatågen run train services between Sundsvall and Kalmar. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 60m, 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 Sundsvall and Kalmar. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sundsvall to Kalmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stockholm. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

Tapanis Buss, FlixBus, Silverlinjen and Y-buss run regular bus services between Sundsvall and Kalmar. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sundsvall to Kalmar. We recommend that you take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Kalmar (KLR). instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 Sundsvall and Kalmar. The distance is around 780km (484 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sundsvall to Kalmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around SEK 1,170 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sundsvall and Kalmar

Transport options from Sundsvall to Kalmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 5m
SEK 2,245($210)
every 3 hours745km (463 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 60m
SEK 1,170($110)
every 3 hours951km (591 miles)
Train via Gävle Centralstation8h 50m
SEK 745($70)
every 4 hours845km (525 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 35m
SEK 630($59)
twice a week817km (508 miles)
Bus via Stockholm Cityterminalen13h 10m
SEK 370($35)
6 times a week889km (553 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
SEK 1,555($145)
on demand780km (484 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