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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Kalmar to Karlskrona
Showing times and prices for 14 Aug
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
73 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Kalmar to Karlskrona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kalmar to Karlskrona will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Fast coaches
Of the 24 buses that leave Kalmar for Karlskrona every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
500 Blekingetrafiken6:001h28Kalmar Centralstation7:28Karlskrona£111One-way0 changes- 500 Blekingetrafiken · 1 Blekingetrafiken9:051h39Kalmar Centralstation10:44Karlskrona£111One-way1 change
- 500 Blekingetrafiken · 1 Blekingetrafiken13:051h39Kalmar Centralstation14:44Karlskrona£111One-way1 change
- 500 Blekingetrafiken17:101h25Kalmar Centralstation18:35Karlskrona£111One-way0 changes
- 500 Blekingetrafiken · 1 Blekingetrafiken8:051h39Kalmar Centralstation9:44Karlskrona£111One-way1 change
- 500 Blekingetrafiken17:101h25Kalmar Centralstation18:35Karlskrona£111One-way0 changes
- 500 Blekingetrafiken9:051h25Kalmar Centralstation10:30Karlskrona£111One-way0 changes
- 500 Blekingetrafiken13:051h25Kalmar Centralstation14:30Karlskrona£111One-way0 changes
- 500 Blekingetrafiken16:101h25Kalmar Centralstation17:35Karlskrona£111One-way0 changes
- 500 Blekingetrafiken18:101h25Kalmar Centralstation19:35Karlskrona£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Kalmar to Karlskrona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kalmar to Karlskrona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 73 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£11 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Kalmar to Karlskrona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kalmar to Karlskrona coaches for tomorrow, Friday 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+500 Blekingetrafiken · 6 Blekingetrafiken · 12 Blekingetrafiken | 5:35 Kalmar, Snurrom | 2h12 | 7:47 Karlskrona | 3 changes | |
| 500 Blekingetrafiken | 6:00 Kalmar Centralstation | 1h28 | 7:28 Karlskrona | 0 changesdirect | |
| 500 Blekingetrafiken · 4 Blekingetrafiken | 6:00 Kalmar Centralstation | 1h35 | 7:35 Karlskrona | 1 change | |
| 500 Blekingetrafiken · 1 Blekingetrafiken | 8:05 Kalmar Centralstation | 1h39 | 9:44 Karlskrona | 1 change | |
| 500 Blekingetrafiken | 8:05 Kalmar Centralstation | 1h25 | 9:30 Karlskrona | 0 changesdirect | |
| 500 Blekingetrafiken · 1 Blekingetrafiken | 9:05 Kalmar Centralstation | 1h39 | 10:44 Karlskrona | 1 change | |
| 500 Blekingetrafiken | 9:05 Kalmar Centralstation | 1h25 | 10:30 Karlskrona | 0 changesdirect | |
| 401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+500 Blekingetrafiken · 5 Blekingetrafiken · 12 Blekingetrafiken | 11:45 Kalmar, Snurrom | 2h32 | 14:17 Karlskrona | 3 changes | |
| 500 Blekingetrafiken · 1 Blekingetrafiken | 12:05 Kalmar Centralstation | 1h39 | 13:44 Karlskrona | 1 change | |
| 500 Blekingetrafiken | 12:05 Kalmar Centralstation | 1h25 | 13:30 Karlskrona | 0 changesdirect | |
| 401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+500 Blekingetrafiken · 3 Blekingetrafiken | 12:45 Kalmar, Snurrom | 2h11 | 14:56 Karlskrona | 2 changes | |
| 500 Blekingetrafiken · 1 Blekingetrafiken | 13:05 Kalmar Centralstation | 1h39 | 14:44 Karlskrona | 1 change | |
| 500 Blekingetrafiken | 13:05 Kalmar Centralstation | 1h25 | 14:30 Karlskrona | 0 changesdirect | |
| 401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+500 Blekingetrafiken · 3 Blekingetrafiken | 13:45 Kalmar, Snurrom | 2h12 | 15:57 Karlskrona | 2 changes | |
| 500 Blekingetrafiken · 1 Blekingetrafiken | 14:05 Kalmar Centralstation | 1h39 | 15:44 Karlskrona | 1 change | |
| 500 Blekingetrafiken | 14:05 Kalmar Centralstation | 1h25 | 15:30 Karlskrona | 0 changesdirect | |
| 500 Blekingetrafiken | 16:10 Kalmar Centralstation | 1h25 | 17:35 Karlskrona | 0 changesdirect | |
| 500 Blekingetrafiken · 1 Blekingetrafiken | 16:10 Kalmar Centralstation | 1h33 | 17:43 Karlskrona | 1 change | |
| 500 Blekingetrafiken | 17:10 Kalmar Centralstation | 1h25 | 18:35 Karlskrona | 0 changesdirect | |
| 500 Blekingetrafiken · 1 Blekingetrafiken | 17:10 Kalmar Centralstation | 1h42 | 18:52 Karlskrona | 1 change | |
| 500 Blekingetrafiken · 1 Blekingetrafiken | 18:10 Kalmar Centralstation | 1h39 | 19:49 Karlskrona | 1 change | |
| 500 Blekingetrafiken | 18:10 Kalmar Centralstation | 1h25 | 19:35 Karlskrona | 0 changesdirect | |
| 500 Blekingetrafiken · 1 Blekingetrafiken | 20:10 Kalmar Centralstation | 1h39 | 21:49 Karlskrona | 1 change | |
| 500 Blekingetrafiken | 20:10 Kalmar Centralstation | 1h25 | 21:35 Karlskrona | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Kalmar to Karlskrona coaches with Omio?
Blekingetrafiken operates all coaches services from Kalmar to Karlskrona.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Kalmar to Karlskrona.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kalmar to Karlskrona
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Buses from Kalmar to Karlskrona run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:05, the last at 20:42. The fastest coach covers the 73 km distance in 1h 25m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £7
Distance 73 km |
Average bus duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 1:05 |
Last bus 20:42 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £7
Bus providers: Blekingetrafiken from Kalmar to KarlskronaYou can travel by bus between Kalmar to Karlskrona with Blekingetrafiken for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Blekingetrafiken
About
Blekingetrafiken is the public transport authority for Blekinge County, Sweden, managing bus, train, and archipelago boat services. The company oversees approximately 6.5 million journeys annually. While they don't operate the buses themselves, they contract a single operator for all bus services in the county; since August 11, 2025, this has been Connect Bus AB. Their bus fleet is approximately 70% electric, with the remaining buses running on biodiesel. Blekingetrafiken also manages city bus services in Karlskrona, Ronneby, and Karlshamn, and operates express routes like the Kustbussen, which connects major towns in Blekinge and extends to Kalmar and Växjö. Additionally, they are responsible for train services, including Krösatågen, Pågatåg, and Öresundståg, and provide year-round and seasonal boat traffic in the Blekinge archipelago.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
£7
Luggage included
There is currently no limit for the amount of luggage allowed on board, but passengers should be considerate of others.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets are non-refundable, but date or time changes may be possible by contacting customer service.
Refund
If a train is canceled, passengers have the right to cancel their trip and receive a refund.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, as there are no specified restrictions.
Amenities on board the bus
Food sold onboard
Light snacks and drinks are allowed on board, but passengers should be mindful of any mess.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Designated seating areas for passengers with disabilities are available on buses, trains, and ferries, and assistance can be requested 24 hours in advance.
Bikes
Bicycles are not allowed on buses, but a packed bicycle in a bag is permitted as luggage; bicycles can be taken on trains and archipelago boats free of charge, subject to space availability.
Pets
Small pets in carriers are allowed on buses and trains, but not on ferries.
Complete guide to Karlskrona
Things to do in Karlskrona
Discover the best of Karlskrona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Karlskrona trip today.
- Recommended
Blekinge Museum
Museum in a former church presenting local history, archaeology and the city’s development. Useful for context before exploring the centre.
- Recommended
Konsthallen
Art gallery and cultural venue in a converted industrial building. Visit for changing exhibitions and a contemporary contrast to the historic centre.
- Must visit
Stortorget
Grand central square framed by major churches and civic buildings. It is the best place to appreciate Karlskrona’s formal town layout.
- Recommended
Stumholmen
Island district linked to the centre, known for museums, sea views and relaxed walking paths. Ideal for combining history with waterside scenery.
- Recommended
Fisketorget
Harbour promenade and gathering area beside the water. Popular for strolls, boat views and easy access to central attractions.
- Gluten-free
Inlagd sill
Salt-cured herring, a staple of Blekinge’s coastal table. It reflects Karlskrona’s long naval and fishing heritage and is often served with potatoes.
Stekt strömming
Fried Baltic herring, traditionally eaten with mashed potatoes and lingonberries. A classic everyday dish in southern Swedish coastal homes.
- Gluten-free
Fiskgryta
A hearty fish soup made with local catch, cream and root vegetables. It is popular in the archipelago and showcases Karlskrona’s maritime food culture.
Café Utkiken
Well-known café and lunch spot by the water, good for Swedish fika, light meals and a relaxed historic naval-town setting.
Nivå Bar & Steakhouse
Stylish waterfront dining with a focus on seafood, Swedish classics and seasonal produce in a relaxed central setting.
Stars And Stripes
Popular casual restaurant and bar in the centre, known for a broad menu, dependable cooking and lively atmosphere.
Swedish krona (kr)
Moderate for Sweden. Hotels and dining cost more than in much of Europe, but local buses and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- 90-140 kr for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- 180-320 kr per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- 600 kr+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- 35-50 kr for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional and uncommon.
FAQs: Kalmar to Karlskrona coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kalmar to Karlskrona by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Karlskrona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Kalmar to Karlskrona can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Kalmar to Karlskrona is £11; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Kalmar to Karlskrona is 1h 25m to travel the 73 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Kalmar to Karlskrona leaves at 1:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Kalmar to Karlskrona leaves at 20:42.
Yes, there are 7 direct coaches a day from Kalmar to Karlskrona with Blekingetrafiken. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Kalmar to Karlskrona, you can count on Blekingetrafiken for the best way to get you to Karlskrona. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Kalmar and Karlskrona and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to Karlskrona from Kalmar is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Kalmar to Karlskrona is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kalmar and Karlskrona including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Kalmar to Karlskrona:
- Blekingetrafiken
- Designated seating areas for passengers with disabilities are available on buses, trains, and ferries, and assistance can be requested 24 hours in advance.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Kalmar to Karlskrona for coach company Blekingetrafiken.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Kalmar to Karlskrona depends on the coach companies:
- Blekingetrafiken
- Tickets are non-refundable, but date or time changes may be possible by contacting customer service.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Blekingetrafiken.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Kalmar to Karlskrona.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Kalmar to Karlskrona:
- Blekingetrafiken
- There is currently no limit for the amount of luggage allowed on board, but passengers should be considerate of others.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Kalmar to Karlskrona.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Kalmar to Karlskrona. The following conditions apply:
- Blekingetrafiken
- Small pets in carriers are allowed on buses and trains, but not on ferries.
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Kalmar to Karlskrona with the following coach company: Blekingetrafiken.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Kalmar to Karlskrona.
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