Linköping to Kalmar train with Krösatågen

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Linköping to Kalmar

Showing times and prices for 11 Nov

Cheapest price

£22

Average price

£45

Fastest journey

2 h 50 m

Average duration

2 h 52 m

Trains per day

48

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 £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.

Fast trains

Of the 48 trains that leave Linköping for Kalmar every day 7 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 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 54 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.

Krösatågen28811 Krösatåg
14:203h18
Linköping Central Station
17:38Kalmar Centralstation
£221One-way
0 changes
Krösatågen28813 Krösatåg
16:233h15
Linköping Central Station
19:38Kalmar Centralstation
£221One-way
0 changes
Krösatågen28809 Krösatåg
12:203h18
Linköping Central Station
15:38Kalmar Centralstation
£221One-way
0 changes
Krösatågen28805 Krösatåg
08:203h18
Linköping Central Station
11:38Kalmar Centralstation
£221One-way
0 changes
Krösatågen28803 Krösatåg
05:233h14
Linköping Central Station
08:37Kalmar Centralstation
£221One-way
0 changes

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Compare train and coach 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 train with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. 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 train costs an average of £12, and a coach costs an average of £13.

Distance: 199 km

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£20

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Cheapest

£26

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3h 31m

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Additional time*

7h 8m

Average total duration

6h 38m

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Live departures

Linköping to Kalmar train times

The table below shows live departures for Linköping to Kalmar trains for today, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 02:55
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
krosatagen28803 Krösatåg04:23 Linköping Central Station
3h14
07:37 Kalmar Centralstation0 changesdirect
ostgotatrafiken572 Östgötatrafiken+sj519 X 2000 · 319 SJ04:54 Linköping
4h11
09:05 Kalmar Centralstation2 changes
ostgotatrafiken530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+sj519 X 2000 · 319 SJ04:59 Linköping
4h06
09:05 Kalmar Centralstation3 changes
ostgotatrafiken572 Östgötatrafiken+sj521 X 2000+oresundstag1024 Öresundstågen05:50 Linköping
4h09
09:59 Kalmar Centralstation2 changes
sj519 X 2000 · 319 SJ06:04 Linköping Central Station
3h01
09:05 Kalmar Centralstation1 change
ostgotatrafiken546 Östgötatrafiken+krosatagen28805 Krösatåg06:07 Linköping
4h31
10:38 Kalmar Centralstation1 change
ostgotatrafiken530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+sj521 X 2000+oresundstag1024 Öresundstågen06:10 Linköping
3h49
09:59 Kalmar Centralstation3 changes
ostgotatrafiken555 Östgötatrafiken · 12 Östgötatrafiken+krosatagen28805 Krösatåg06:15 Linköping
4h23
10:38 Kalmar Centralstation2 changes
ostgotatrafiken555 Östgötatrafiken · 2 Östgötatrafiken+krosatagen28805 Krösatåg06:15 Linköping
4h23
10:38 Kalmar Centralstation2 changes
sj521 X 2000+oresundstag1024 Öresundstågen07:07 Linköping Central Station
2h52
09:59 Kalmar Centralstation1 change
ostgotatrafiken539 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken+sj523 X 2000+oresundstag1032 Öresundstågen07:10 Linköping
3h49
10:59 Kalmar Centralstation3 changes
ostgotatrafiken539 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+sj523 X 2000+oresundstag1032 Öresundstågen07:10 Linköping
3h49
10:59 Kalmar Centralstation3 changes
krosatagen28805 Krösatåg07:20 Linköping Central Station
3h18
10:38 Kalmar Centralstation0 changesdirect
ostgotatrafiken530 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+krosatagen28807 Krösatåg07:55 Linköping
4h43
12:38 Kalmar Centralstation2 changes
ostgotatrafiken530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+krosatagen28807 Krösatåg07:55 Linköping
4h43
12:38 Kalmar Centralstation2 changes
ostgotatrafiken572 Östgötatrafiken+krosatagen28807 Krösatåg08:04 Linköping
4h34
12:38 Kalmar Centralstation1 change
sj523 X 2000+oresundstag1032 Öresundstågen08:06 Linköping Central Station
2h53
10:59 Kalmar Centralstation1 change
krosatagen28807 Krösatåg09:20 Linköping Central Station
3h18
12:38 Kalmar Centralstation0 changesdirect
ostgotatrafiken530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+sj529 X 2000+oresundstag1056 Öresundstågen09:55 Linköping
4h04
13:59 Kalmar Centralstation3 changes
ostgotatrafiken555 Östgötatrafiken · 20 Östgötatrafiken+krosatagen28809 Krösatåg10:25 Linköping
4h13
14:38 Kalmar Centralstation2 changes
sj529 X 2000+oresundstag1056 Öresundstågen11:05 Linköping Central Station
2h54
13:59 Kalmar Centralstation1 change
krosatagen28809 Krösatåg11:20 Linköping Central Station
3h18
14:38 Kalmar Centralstation0 changesdirect
ostgotatrafiken539 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+sj533 X 2000+oresundstag1072 Öresundstågen11:55 Linköping
4h04
15:59 Kalmar Centralstation3 changes
sj531 X 2000+oresundstag1064 Öresundstågen12:09 Linköping Central Station
2h50
14:59 Kalmar Centralstation1 change
ostgotatrafiken30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+sj535 X 2000+oresundstag1080 Öresundstågen12:25 Linköping
4h34
16:59 Kalmar Centralstation3 changes
sj533 X 2000+oresundstag1072 Öresundstågen13:05 Linköping Central Station
2h54
15:59 Kalmar Centralstation1 change
krosatagen28811 Krösatåg13:20 Linköping Central Station
3h18
16:38 Kalmar Centralstation0 changesdirect
ostgotatrafiken572 Östgötatrafiken+sj537 X 2000+oresundstag1088 Öresundstågen13:30 Linköping
4h29
17:59 Kalmar Centralstation2 changes
ostgotatrafiken530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+sj537 X 2000+oresundstag1088 Öresundstågen13:40 Linköping
4h19
17:59 Kalmar Centralstation3 changes
sj535 X 2000+oresundstag1080 Öresundstågen14:05 Linköping Central Station
2h54
16:59 Kalmar Centralstation1 change
ostgotatrafiken572 Östgötatrafiken+sj539 X 2000 · 339 SJ14:31 Linköping
4h34
19:05 Kalmar Centralstation2 changes
ostgotatrafiken539 Östgötatrafiken+krosatagen28813 Krösatåg14:46 Linköping
3h52
18:38 Kalmar Centralstation1 change
ostgotatrafiken546 Östgötatrafiken · 12 Östgötatrafiken+sj539 X 2000 · 339 SJ15:06 Linköping
3h59
19:05 Kalmar Centralstation3 changes
ostgotatrafiken546 Östgötatrafiken · 20 Östgötatrafiken+sj539 X 2000 · 339 SJ15:06 Linköping
3h59
19:05 Kalmar Centralstation3 changes
sj537 X 2000+oresundstag1088 Öresundstågen15:09 Linköping Central Station
2h50
17:59 Kalmar Centralstation1 change
krosatagen28813 Krösatåg15:23 Linköping Central Station
3h15
18:38 Kalmar Centralstation0 changesdirect
ostgotatrafiken572 Östgötatrafiken+sj541 X 2000+oresundstag1104 Öresundstågen15:31 Linköping
4h28
19:59 Kalmar Centralstation2 changes
ostgotatrafiken572 Östgötatrafiken+krosatagen28815 Krösatåg15:31 Linköping
5h07
20:38 Kalmar Centralstation1 change
ostgotatrafiken555 Östgötatrafiken · 20 Östgötatrafiken+sj541 X 2000+oresundstag1104 Öresundstågen15:51 Linköping
4h08
19:59 Kalmar Centralstation3 changes
sj539 X 2000 · 339 SJ16:07 Linköping Central Station
2h58
19:05 Kalmar Centralstation1 change
ostgotatrafiken572 Östgötatrafiken+sj543 X 2000+oresundstag1120 Öresundstågen16:30 Linköping
5h29
21:59 Kalmar Centralstation2 changes
ostgotatrafiken539 Östgötatrafiken+krosatagen28815 Krösatåg16:51 Linköping
3h47
20:38 Kalmar Centralstation1 change
sj541 X 2000+oresundstag1104 Öresundstågen17:05 Linköping Central Station
2h54
19:59 Kalmar Centralstation1 change
krosatagen28815 Krösatåg17:20 Linköping Central Station
3h18
20:38 Kalmar Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj543 X 2000+oresundstag1120 Öresundstågen18:06 Linköping Central Station
3h53
21:59 Kalmar Centralstation1 change
ostgotatrafiken572 Östgötatrafiken+sj1 SJ+ltKronoberg144 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+krosatagen8617 Krösatågen20:59 Linköping
9h36
06:35 Kalmar Centralstation3 changes
ostgotatrafiken530 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken+sj1 SJ+ltKronoberg144 Kronobergs LT (smågods)22:24 Linköping
8h11
06:35 Kalmar Centralstation4 changes
Tuesday 11 November
sj1 SJ+ltKronoberg144 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+krosatagen8617 Krösatågen00:27 Linköping Central Station
6h08
06:35 Kalmar Centralstation2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Linköping to Kalmar

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Trains from Linköping to Kalmar run on average 40 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. 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 2h 54m.

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 1m
Cheapest ticket price
£12
Trains per day
40
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
2h 54m
First train
00:20
Last train
23:52
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
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
5 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 15m
Cheapest Price
£12
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
£63
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.

FAQs
Two to three days in Kalmar is ideal to explore its historic castle, beautiful old town, and nearby islands at a leisurely pace.
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 distance from Linköping to Kalmar is 199 km.
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 £20.
The train journey from Linköping to Kalmar covers a distance of 199 km and takes approximately 2h 54m. Trains run 40 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Linköping to Kalmar is by train, costing approximately £12.
The first train from Linköping to Kalmar leaves at 0:20.
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.
Yes, you can take the train from Linköping to Kalmar.
The last train from Linköping to Kalmar departs at 23:52.
To get from Linköping to Kalmar, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Trains from Linköping to Kalmar run approximately 40 times per day.
There is no night train service from Linköping to Kalmar.

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Important Stations and Airports in Linköping and Kalmar

Linköping
Kalmar
The major train station for departures in Linköping is Linköping Centralstation. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Linköping Centralstation for your trip from Linköping to Kalmar.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
4
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week. Short stay parking is available nearby.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Hamlet
  • Yogi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • SEK 10
Hotel
Hotel
  • Clarion Collection Hotel Slottsparken
  • Scandic Linköping City
  • Elite Stora Hotellet
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
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
TanneforsAccessibility
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility
information
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
Linköping, Eskadern
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Linköping, US Norra entrén
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Linköping, Berga Söderleden
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Linköping, Köpmansgränd
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