The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Kalmar
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 17 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Kalmar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Kalmar will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 39 trains that leave Gothenburg for Kalmar every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 289 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 24 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.
343 SJ17:344h28Gothenburg Centralstation22:02Kalmar Centralstation£341One-way0 changes
339 SJ15:344h32Gothenburg Centralstation20:06Kalmar Centralstation£371One-way0 changes
319 SJ6:044h27Gothenburg Centralstation10:31Kalmar Centralstation£371One-way0 changes
100 Västtrafik+
343 SJ17:524h10Göteborg, Åkareplatsen22:02Kalmar Centralstation£411One-way1 change
100 Västtrafik+
339 SJ15:524h14Göteborg, Åkareplatsen20:06Kalmar Centralstation£431One-way1 change
100 Västtrafik+
343 SJ17:524h10Göteborg, Åkareplatsen22:02Kalmar Centralstation£411One-way1 change
100 Västtrafik+
339 SJ15:524h14Göteborg, Åkareplatsen20:06Kalmar Centralstation£431One-way1 change
319 SJ+
100 Västtrafik6:174h14Göteborg, Åkareplatsen10:31Kalmar Centralstation£431One-way1 change
X6 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik+
319 SJ6:074h24Gothenburg10:31Kalmar Centralstation£431One-way2 changes
327 SJ+
100 Västtrafik9:424h24Göteborg, Åkareplatsen14:06Kalmar Centralstation£491One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gothenburg to Kalmar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, and a coach costs an average of £32.
Distance: 289 km
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£39 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price |
5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 12m Average total duration 9h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Gothenburg to Kalmar train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Kalmar trains for today, Sunday 19 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
343 SJ+ X6 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik | 17:33 Gothenburg | 4h29 | 22:02 Kalmar Centralstation | 2 changes | |
343 SJ | 17:34 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h28 | 22:02 Kalmar Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
343 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik | 17:52 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 4h10 | 22:02 Kalmar Centralstation | 1 change | |
343 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 17:52 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 4h31 | 22:23 Kalmar, Snurrom | 2 changes | |
1143 Öresundstågen · 1136 Öresundstågen · 20001 Öresundstågen | 18:55 Gothenburg Centralstation | 12h04 | 6:59 Kalmar Centralstation | 2 changes | |
1143 Öresundstågen · 1136 Öresundstågen · 20001 Öresundstågen+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 18:55 Gothenburg Centralstation | 12h28 | 7:23 Kalmar, Snurrom | 3 changes | |
32 Västtrafik · 13418 Västtrafik · 7201 Västtrafik+ 1008 Öresundstågen | 23:06 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 10h17 | 9:23 Kalmar, Snurrom | 5 changes | |
32 Västtrafik · 13418 Västtrafik · 7201 Västtrafik+ 1008 Öresundstågen | 23:06 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 9h53 | 8:59 Kalmar Centralstation | 4 changes | |
| Monday 20 July | |||||
18 Västtrafik · X6 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik+ 319 SJ | 6:00 Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 4h53 | 10:53 Kalmar, Snurrom | 4 changes | |
18 Västtrafik · X6 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik+ 319 SJ | 6:01 Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 4h52 | 10:53 Kalmar, Snurrom | 4 changes | |
319 SJ | 6:04 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h27 | 10:31 Kalmar Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
X6 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik+ 319 SJ | 6:07 Gothenburg | 4h24 | 10:31 Kalmar Centralstation | 2 changes | |
100 Västtrafik+ 319 SJ | 6:17 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 4h14 | 10:31 Kalmar Centralstation | 1 change | |
100 Västtrafik+ 319 SJ+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 6:17 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 4h36 | 10:53 Kalmar, Snurrom | 2 changes | |
60 Västtrafik+ 481 SJ 3000+ 1032 Öresundstågen+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 6:22 Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 6h01 | 12:23 Kalmar, Snurrom | 3 changes | |
481 SJ 3000+ 1032 Öresundstågen+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 6:39 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h44 | 12:23 Kalmar, Snurrom | 2 changes | |
481 SJ 3000+ 1032 Öresundstågen | 6:39 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h20 | 11:59 Kalmar Centralstation | 1 change | |
1047 Öresundstågen · 1040 Öresundstågen+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 6:55 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h28 | 13:23 Kalmar, Snurrom | 2 changes | |
1047 Öresundstågen · 1040 Öresundstågen | 6:55 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h04 | 12:59 Kalmar Centralstation | 1 change | |
X6 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik+ 327 SJ | 9:19 Gothenburg | 4h47 | 14:06 Kalmar Centralstation | 2 changes | |
18 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik+ 327 SJ+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 9:22 Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h11 | 14:33 Kalmar, Snurrom | 3 changes | |
327 SJ | 9:34 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h32 | 14:06 Kalmar Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
100 Västtrafik+ 327 SJ+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 9:42 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 4h51 | 14:33 Kalmar, Snurrom | 2 changes | |
100 Västtrafik+ 327 SJ | 9:42 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 4h24 | 14:06 Kalmar Centralstation | 1 change | |
X5 Västtrafik+ 485 SJ 3000+ 1064 Öresundstågen+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 10:21 Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 6h02 | 16:23 Kalmar, Snurrom | 3 changes | |
485 SJ 3000+ 1064 Öresundstågen | 10:39 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h20 | 15:59 Kalmar Centralstation | 1 change | |
485 SJ 3000+ 1064 Öresundstågen+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 10:39 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h44 | 16:23 Kalmar, Snurrom | 2 changes | |
60176 SJ · 10176 SJ+ 7233 Västtrafik+ 533 X 2000 | 11:04 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 6h19 | 17:23 Kalmar, Snurrom | 5 changes | |
60176 SJ · 10176 SJ+ 7233 Västtrafik+ 533 X 2000 | 11:04 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 5h55 | 16:59 Kalmar Centralstation | 4 changes | |
X5 Västtrafik+ 487 X 2000+ 1080 Öresundstågen+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 12:21 Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 6h02 | 18:23 Kalmar, Snurrom | 3 changes | |
487 X 2000+ 1080 Öresundstågen | 12:39 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h20 | 17:59 Kalmar Centralstation | 1 change | |
487 X 2000+ 1080 Öresundstågen+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods) | 12:39 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h44 | 18:23 Kalmar, Snurrom | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Kalmar
Trains from Gothenburg to Kalmar run on average 29 times per day, taking around 4h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 289 km distance in 3h 58m.
Distance 289 km |
Average train duration 4h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 58m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:52 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, Oresundstag, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Gothenburg to Kalmar trainsSJ, Västtrafik, Oresundstag, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Gothenburg and Kalmar from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gothenburg to Kalmar train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Kalmar by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kalmar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gothenburg and Kalmar
Most Gothenburg to Kalmar trains use the Göteborg Centralstation to Kalmar Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Kåremo E22. Use this guide to compare Gothenburg and Kalmar train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Gothenburg station do trains to Kalmar leave from?
Getting to Göteborg Centralstation from Gothenburg city centre
Göteborg Centralstation train station facilities and services
Göteborg Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Espresso House, Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill, Franks gatukök, Fruit & Berry, Happy M Kitchen, Le Croissant, Lilla London, Metropolitan, Mr. Shou, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are 6 ATM machines located in the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30. Information desks are opposite the taxi station. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Centralstation: All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Royal, Hotel Pigalle, ProfilHotels | Opera.
Which Kalmar station do trains from Gothenburg arrive at?
Getting to Kalmar Centralstation from Kalmar city centre
Kalmar Centralstation train station facilities and services
Kalmar Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Kallskänken, Restaurang Byttan
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kalmar Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Kalmar Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kalmar Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kalmar Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kalmar Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Packhuset, First Hotel Witt, Calmar Stadshotell.
Getting to Kåremo E22 from Kalmar city centre
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