The average bus between Kalmar and Vadstena takes 7h 35m and the fastest bus takes 5h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kalmar to Vadstena. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Kalmar and Vadstena. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kalmar is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Vadstena at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Västervik station and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 20m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kalmar to Vadstena? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalmar to Vadstena. However, there are services departing from Kalmar, Järnvägstation and arriving at Motala, Centralstation via Västervik station and Linköping Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Kalmar to Vadstena bus services, operated by Kalmar länstrafik, depart from Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
Kalmar to Vadstena bus services, operated by ÖstgötaTrafiken, arrive at Motala, Centralstation.
The distance between Kalmar and Vadstena is 217.2 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Vadstena Hovtullen via Västervik station, Linköping Centralstation, and Motala, Centralstation in around 7h 24m.