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The cheapest and fastest trains from Linköping to Kalmar
Showing times and prices for 10 May
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
199 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linköping to Kalmar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linköping to Kalmar will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Fast trains
Of the 26 trains that leave Linköping for Kalmar every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 199 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 16 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.
28807 Krösatåg10:233h15Linköping Central Station13:38Kalmar Centralstation£211One-way0 changes- 28815 Krösatåg18:233h15Linköping Central Station21:38Kalmar Centralstation£211One-way0 changes
- 28811 Krösatåg14:233h15Linköping Central Station17:38Kalmar Centralstation£211One-way0 changes
- 28809 Krösatåg12:223h16Linköping Central Station15:38Kalmar Centralstation£211One-way0 changes
- 28805 Krösatåg8:203h18Linköping Central Station11:38Kalmar Centralstation£211One-way0 changes
- 28813 Krösatåg16:243h14Linköping Central Station19:38Kalmar Centralstation£271One-way0 changes
- 28807 Krösatåg10:233h15Linköping Central Station13:38Kalmar Centralstation£211One-way0 changes
- 28815 Krösatåg18:233h15Linköping Central Station21:38Kalmar Centralstation£211One-way0 changes
- 28811 Krösatåg14:233h15Linköping Central Station17:38Kalmar Centralstation£211One-way0 changes
- 28809 Krösatåg12:223h16Linköping Central Station15:38Kalmar Centralstation£211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Linköping to Kalmar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linköping to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 199 km
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£21 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Linköping to Kalmar train times
The table below shows live departures for Linköping to Kalmar trains for today, Saturday 9 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 539 Östgötatrafiken+28813 Krösatåg | 15:55 Linköping | 3h43 | 19:38 Kalmar Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 1 Östgötatrafiken+28813 Krösatåg | 15:56 Linköping | 3h42 | 19:38 Kalmar Centralstation | 1 change | |
 537 X 2000+ 951 Jönköpings LT (smågods)+ 145 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+8697 Krösatågen | 16:08 Linköping Central Station | 6h59 | 23:07 Kalmar Centralstation | 3 changes | |
| 537 X 2000+951 Jönköpings LT (smågods)+60339 SJ+8695 Krösatågen | 16:08 Linköping Central Station | 4h59 | 21:07 Kalmar Centralstation | 3 changes | |
| 28813 Krösatåg | 16:24 Linköping Central Station | 3h14 | 19:38 Kalmar Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
| 30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+541 X 2000 · 70541 SJ | 16:55 Linköping | 6h12 | 23:07 Kalmar Centralstation | 4 changes | |
| 30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+541 X 2000+951 Jönköpings LT (smågods) | 16:55 Linköping | 6h12 | 23:07 Kalmar Centralstation | 4 changes | |
| 1 Östgötatrafiken+541 X 2000 · 70541 SJ+8697 Krösatågen | 17:41 Linköping | 5h26 | 23:07 Kalmar Centralstation | 3 changes | |
| 1 Östgötatrafiken+541 X 2000+951 Jönköpings LT (smågods)+8697 Krösatågen | 17:41 Linköping | 5h26 | 23:07 Kalmar Centralstation | 3 changes | |
| 541 X 2000+951 Jönköpings LT (smågods)+8697 Krösatågen | 18:05 Linköping Central Station | 5h02 | 23:07 Kalmar Centralstation | 2 changes | |
| 541 X 2000 · 70541 SJ+8697 Krösatågen | 18:05 Linköping Central Station | 5h02 | 23:07 Kalmar Centralstation | 2 changes | |
| Sunday 10 May | |||||
| 546 Östgötatrafiken+28805 Krösatåg | 7:15 Linköping | 4h23 | 11:38 Kalmar Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+28805 Krösatåg | 7:19 Linköping | 4h19 | 11:38 Kalmar Centralstation | 2 changes | |
| 1 Östgötatrafiken+28805 Krösatåg | 7:51 Linköping | 3h47 | 11:38 Kalmar Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 521 X 2000+951 Jönköpings LT (smågods)+144 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+8687 Krösatågen | 8:07 Linköping Central Station | 5h00 | 13:07 Kalmar Centralstation | 3 changes | |
| 521 X 2000+951 Jönköpings LT (smågods) · 951 Jönköpings LT (smågods)+8691 Krösatågen | 8:07 Linköping Central Station | 9h00 | 17:07 Kalmar Centralstation | 3 changes | |
| 521 X 2000+951 Jönköpings LT (smågods)+60327 SJ+8689 Krösatågen | 8:07 Linköping Central Station | 7h00 | 15:07 Kalmar Centralstation | 3 changes | |
| 28805 Krösatåg | 8:20 Linköping Central Station | 3h18 | 11:38 Kalmar Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
| 566 Östgötatrafiken · 540 Östgötatrafiken+28807 Krösatåg | 9:25 Linköping | 4h13 | 13:38 Kalmar Centralstation | 2 changes | |
| 1 Östgötatrafiken+28807 Krösatåg | 9:51 Linköping | 3h47 | 13:38 Kalmar Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 525 X 2000+951 Jönköpings LT (smågods)+60327 SJ+8689 Krösatågen | 10:04 Linköping Central Station | 5h03 | 15:07 Kalmar Centralstation | 3 changes | |
| 525 X 2000+951 Jönköpings LT (smågods) · 951 Jönköpings LT (smågods)+8691 Krösatågen | 10:04 Linköping Central Station | 7h03 | 17:07 Kalmar Centralstation | 3 changes | |
| 525 X 2000+951 Jönköpings LT (smågods)+6820 Krösatågen · 8693 Krösatågen | 10:04 Linköping Central Station | 9h03 | 19:07 Kalmar Centralstation | 3 changes | |
| 28807 Krösatåg | 10:23 Linköping Central Station | 3h15 | 13:38 Kalmar Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
| 30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+28809 Krösatåg | 10:54 Linköping | 4h44 | 15:38 Kalmar Centralstation | 2 changes | |
| 1 Östgötatrafiken+28809 Krösatåg | 11:56 Linköping | 3h42 | 15:38 Kalmar Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 28809 Krösatåg | 12:22 Linköping Central Station | 3h16 | 15:38 Kalmar Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
| 539 Östgötatrafiken+28811 Krösatåg | 13:55 Linköping | 3h43 | 17:38 Kalmar Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 1 Östgötatrafiken+28811 Krösatåg | 13:56 Linköping | 3h42 | 17:38 Kalmar Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 28811 Krösatåg | 14:23 Linköping Central Station | 3h15 | 17:38 Kalmar Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Linköping to Kalmar
SwedenSweden
Trains from Linköping to Kalmar run on average 40 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 199 km distance in 3h 14m.
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
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 0:20 |
Last train 23:52 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 3 days |
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
Train companies: Krösatågen, SJ, Oresundstag, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Linköping to Kalmar trainsKrösatågen, SJ, Oresundstag, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Linköping and Kalmar from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SJ
About
SJ is a Swedish train company that offers a wide range of services to its passengers. It operates high-speed trains, regional trains, and night trains, all of which are comfortable and reliable. The high-speed trains, X2000, are the fastest way to travel between cities, while the regional trains, Pågatåg, are perfect for shorter trips. The night trains, SJ Nattåg, offer a comfortable way to travel overnight. SJ offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and SJ Prio tickets, which offer discounts for frequent travelers. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a café car. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 54m
Cheapest Price
£42
SJ frequency
24 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, bistro car with snacks and drinks, at-seat service in 1st class
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for additional fee in 2nd class, included in 1st class ticket
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets free in carrier, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Oresundstag
About
Öresundståg is a train company based in Sweden and Denmark. It operates a wide range of services, including regional, express and night trains. The regional trains offer frequent stops and are the most affordable option, while the express trains are faster and more comfortable. The night trains provide overnight journeys and are a great way to save time and money. The company offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The most popular routes for Öresundståg are between Copenhagen and Malmö, Gothenburg and Malmö, and Stockholm and Malmö. These routes offer travelers a convenient and affordable way to travel between the two countries.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 46m
Cheapest Price
£41
Oresundstag frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Free hand luggage and larger items allowed
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bistro car with snacks and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservation not included, can be purchased separately
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Krösatågen
About
Krösatågen is a regional train system in southern Sweden, operating since 1985. It's a collaboration between county transport companies in Jönköping, Kalmar, Halland, Blekinge, Kronoberg, and Skåne, with trains currently run by SJ Krösa. The network spans from Hässleholm in the south to Linköping in the north, and Halmstad in the west to Kalmar in the east, serving numerous destinations in between. The name \Krösatågen\" comes from earlier trains used to pick lingonberries (\"kröson\") in Småland. Tickets are purchased through the regional public transport authorities or the Resplus system, as tickets cannot be bought on board."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 14m
Cheapest Price
£12
Krösatågen frequency
17 a day
Luggage included
Regular luggage allowance included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated areas in carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible trains and assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone
Swedish Railways (SJ)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 50m
Cheapest Price
£62
Swedish Railways (SJ) frequency
7 a day
FAQs: Linköping to Kalmar train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Linköping 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Linköping to Kalmar can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £12, while the average price tends to be around £21.
The train journey from Linköping to Kalmar covers a distance of 199 km and takes approximately 3h 14m. Trains run 40 per day.
The train distance from Linköping to Kalmar is 199 km.
The first train from Linköping to Kalmar leaves at 0:20.
The last train from Linköping to Kalmar departs at 23:52.
Trains from Linköping to Kalmar run approximately 40 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Linköping to Kalmar.
Yes, there is a direct train between Linköping and Kalmar. The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Krösatågen, Krösatågen.
To get from Linköping to Kalmar, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Linköping to Kalmar.
The cheapest way to get from Linköping to Kalmar is by train, costing approximately £12.
Booking trains from Linköping to Kalmar in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Linköping to Kalmar is considered scenic, as it traverses the picturesque Swedish countryside with views of lush forests, serene lakes, and charming small towns, offering a peaceful and visually appealing experience.
A day trip from Linköping to Kalmar is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 14m. However, there are 40 trains per day covering the distance of 199 km.
Two to three days in Kalmar is ideal to explore its historic castle, beautiful old town, and nearby islands at a leisurely pace.
Yes, you can take the train from Linköping to Kalmar.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Linköping and Kalmar
Linköping
Kalmar
The major train station for departures in Linköping is Linköping, Köpmansgränd. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Linköping, Köpmansgränd for your trip from Linköping to Kalmar.
Linköping, Köpmansgränd
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Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
4Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Short stay parking is available nearby.
Dining
- Restaurant Hamlet
- Yogi
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- SEK 10
Hotel
- Clarion Collection Hotel Slottsparken
- Scandic Linköping City
- Elite Stora Hotellet
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Stockholm, Malmö, and regional destinations
Public transport options for Linköping Centralstation
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Södra stambanan line
Linköping, Eskadern
information
The major train station for arrivals in Kalmar is Kalmar Centralstation. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kalmar Centralstation for your journey to Kalmar from Linköping.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
3Wifi
- Free
Parking
- Parking is available adjacent to the station with 24-hour access.
Dining
- Kallskänken
- Restaurang Byttan
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- SEK 10
Hotel
- Clarion Collection Hotel Packhuset
- First Hotel Witt
- Calmar Stadshotell
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- SIXT
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to regional and long-distance destinations
Public transport options for Kalmar Centralstation
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance connections
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