1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 04 Sept
£71
Average ticket price on 04 Sept
£88
Fastest journey on 04 Sept
9 h 49 m
Average journey duration on 04 Sept
10 h 19 m
Trains on 04 Sept
4
Distance
529 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kalmar to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kalmar to Hamburg will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
On Fri 04 Sept, we found 4 trains from Kalmar to Hamburg, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 529 km distance in an average of 10 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 6 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kalmar to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £62, while a coach costs an average of £100.
Distance: 529 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£74 Average Price | £100 Average Price | £62 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 51m Average total duration Fastest 9h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 5m Average total duration 23h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration 12h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kalmar to Hamburg:
A ferry is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kalmar to Hamburg costing on average £74.
A ferry is £38 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Kalmar to Hamburg costing on average £100.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Ferry takes on average 12h 15m.
Coach takes on average 23h 35m.
The table below shows live departures for Kalmar to Hamburg trains for today, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 1081 · ECE 399 | 11:00 Kalmar Centralstation | 10h01 | 21:01 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
R 1097 · IC 867 · IC 5767 · 11191 | 13:00 Kalmar Centralstation | 11h21 | 0:21 Hamburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
307 Snälltåget+ 531 X 2000+ 1097 Öresundstågen | 13:00 Kalmar Centralstation | 8h57 | 21:57 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
R 1105 · ECE 1199 | On time 14:00 Kalmar Centralstation | 8h56 | 22:56 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
301 Snälltåget+ 1137 Öresundstågen | 18:00 Kalmar Centralstation | 11h05 | 5:05 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
R 20124 · R 1025 · ECE 393 | On time 21:00 Kalmar Centralstation | 16h08 | 13:08 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Kalmar to Hamburg run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:20, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 529 km distance in 8h 48m.
Distance 529 km |
Average train duration 9h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 8h 48m |
First train 2:20 |
Last train 23:51 |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Major art museum with European painting, modern works and temporary exhibitions, all within walking distance of the main station.
Striking contemporary art gallery in the HafenCity area, showing rotating exhibitions in a modern waterside building.
Interactive maritime museum in a historic warehouse, covering ship models, navigation, naval history and global sea trade.
Historic warehouse district of canals, bridges and red-brick buildings. Ideal for walks, photography and easy access to nearby museums.
Modern waterfront quarter with promenades, architecture and public plazas. Good for walking between the Elbe, museums and concert hall.
Long lakeside promenade by the Inner Alster, popular for strolling, boat views and classic city-centre scenery close to shops and arcades.
Hamburg’s pan-fried fillet of plaice, usually served with bacon, shrimps and potatoes. A classic North German fish dish tied to the port and nearby coast.
A hearty stew of pears, beans and bacon, often with potatoes. It is a beloved late-summer Hamburg and northern German comfort dish.
Traditional North German kale stew cooked with sausages and pork, usually served with potatoes. A winter favourite in and around Hamburg.
Historic fish restaurant by the harbour, known for classic Hamburg seafood and maritime atmosphere.
Well-known waterside restaurant focusing on northern German fish and seafood with a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
Traditional St Pauli restaurant serving northern German dishes such as Labskaus in a lively, old Hamburg setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller cities, but public transport is efficient and daily food options remain manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is customary but modest: round up or add 5-10% in restaurants, round up for taxis, and leave small change in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kalmar to Hamburg 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 Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kalmar to Hamburg trains use the Kalmar Centralstation to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Altona. Use this guide to compare Kalmar and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Kallskänken, Restaurang Byttan
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Ticket office support is available at Kalmar Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Kalmar Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kalmar Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kalmar Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kalmar Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Packhuset, First Hotel Witt, Calmar Stadshotell.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
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