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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lund to Kalmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £36, while a coach costs an average of £79.
Distance: 223 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£36 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price | £40 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 16m Average total duration 11h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Lund to Kalmar:
A train is £43 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Lund to Kalmar costing on average £79.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Coach takes on average 12h 16m.
The journey is about 18m faster (2h 39m by train vs 2h 57m by car) and roughly £5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£36 vs £40). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Kalmar from Lund by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lund to Kalmar is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Kalmar are Växjö, Oskarshamn, Alvesta, Västervik and Karlskrona. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Kalmar on Omio.
Växjö is a lakeside city in Småland known for its environmental leadership, glassmaking heritage and student life. Its compact centre combines modern Swedish design with historic churches, with forests and water close at hand.
Oskarshamn is a coastal town in Småland known for its harbour, maritime industries and archipelago setting. The compact centre has granite buildings, sea views and an easy-going small-town character.
Alvesta is a small Småland town known above all for its long role as a railway centre. Beyond that practical identity, it has a calm local feel shaped by nearby forests, lakes and the wider Kronoberg landscape.
Västervik is a coastal town in Småland known for its archipelago, harbour life and sailing culture. Red wooden houses and nearby skerries give it a relaxed Baltic character.
Karlskrona is known for its naval history and baroque town plan, recognised by UNESCO. Built across islands in southern Sweden, it feels orderly, maritime and closely tied to the archipelago.
Travel to Kalmar easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lund to Kalmar.
This is compared to other travel options from Lund to Kalmar:
A train is £43 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Lund to Kalmar costing on average £79.
Other travel options to Kalmar take longer:
Coach takes on average 12h 16m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lund and Kalmar as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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