How to travel from Västerås to Kalmar, Sweden

The distance between Västerås and Kalmar is around 399km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Västerås to Kalmar by train, plane, 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 and Plane

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

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,115($200)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 585($55)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm Cityterminalen and then to Kalmar Centralstation.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
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Drive

Drive to Kalmar.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance399km (248 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Västerås and Kalmar

There are several options for getting from Västerås to Kalmar by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,115 ($200).

The distance between Västerås and Kalmar is around 399km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 328km (204 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Västerås and Kalmar by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Västerås to Kalmar is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx SEK 2,115 ($200).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Västerås and Kalmar. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Västerås to Kalmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Norrköping Centralstation and Alvesta station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

Mälartåg, Swedish Railways, Snälltåget, Öresundståg and Krösatågen run train services between Västerås and Kalmar. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Västerås and Kalmar. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Västerås to Kalmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stockholm Cityterminalen. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Vy Travel AB, FlixBus, Bus4You, Nettbuss Express and Silverlinjen run regular bus services between Västerås and Kalmar. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Västerås to Kalmar. We recommend that you take the train to Sundbyberg station then fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Kalmar (KLR). instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Västerås and Kalmar. The distance is around 399km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Västerås to Kalmar is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around SEK 2,115 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Västerås and Kalmar

Transport options from Västerås to Kalmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 10m
SEK 2,115($200)
hourly419km (261 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, Fly2h 35m
SEK 2,105($200)
hourly493km (306 miles)
Train to Sundbyberg station, plane3h 30m
SEK 2,980($280)
hourly551km (342 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 60m
SEK 585($55)
hourly536km (333 miles)
Train via Linköping Centralstation5h 30m
every 4 hours430km (267 miles)
Bus
7hrs
every 20 mins513km (319 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
SEK 605($57)
on demand399km (248 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