How to get from Copenhagen to Kalmar
- 257 km as the crow flies
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At a glance
Fastest
14h 29m
4 transfers
Train + Bus
€59
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Copenhagen to Kalmar. The most useful door-to-door route takes 14h 29m by train, bus, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 257 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
257 km
Copenhagen to Kalmar: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Copenhagen → MalmötrainSkånetrafiken·46m
- 2Malmö → Malmö central train station FlixBus stopbusCity transit·10m
- 3Malmö central train station FlixBus stop → Norrköpingbus
FlixBus·6h - 4Norrköping → MönsteråsbusFlixBus·3h 05m
- 5Mönsterås → KalmarbusFlixBus·34m
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Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMalmö central train station FlixBus stop-Norrköping, Norrköping-Mönsterås, Mönsterås-KalmarBook →On this route you travel with Skånetrafiken, City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Copenhagen to Kalmar works
Start with a Skånetrafiken train from Copenhagen to Malmö, about 46 min. Transfer in Malmö and continue by City transit bus on to Malmö central train station FlixBus stop (10 min). Transfer in Malmö central train station FlixBus stop and continue by FlixBus bus on to Norrköping (6h). Transfer in Norrköping and continue by FlixBus bus on to Mönsterås (3h 5m). Transfer in Mönsterås and continue by FlixBus bus on to Kalmar (34 min). In total it's roughly €59 over 14h 29m, 4 transfers.
Copenhagen to Kalmar: common questions
How long does it take to get from Copenhagen to Kalmar?
The most useful route takes about 14h 29m by train, bus, 4 transfers.
Is there a train from Copenhagen to Kalmar?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Copenhagen to Kalmar?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Kalmar from Copenhagen?
About 257 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Copenhagen to Kalmar cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €59. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Copenhagen to Kalmar?
On this route you travel with Skånetrafiken, City transit, FlixBus.
Can you get from Copenhagen to Kalmar without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Kalmar?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Skånetrafiken, City transit, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026