The average train between Kristiansand and Kalmar takes 20h 44m and the fastest train takes 14h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Kristiansand to Kalmar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Kristiansand and Kalmar. The earliest departure is at 2:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Kristiansand is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Kalmar at 2:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Oslo S and take an average of 20h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kristiansand to Kalmar? 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 train from Kristiansand to Kalmar. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand station and arriving at Kalmar station via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 44m.
Kristiansand to Kalmar train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Kristiansand stasjon station.
Kristiansand to Kalmar train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
Book your Kristiansand to Kalmar train tickets online with Go-Ahead Nordic, Norwegian Railways (VY) and Swedish Railways (SJ).
The distance between Kristiansand and Kalmar is 527.2 km. The road distance is 980 km.
You can take a train from Kristiansand stasjon to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Oslo S and Göteborg Centralstation in around 13h 58m.