The average train between Rotterdam and Kalmar takes 23h 16m and the fastest train takes 21h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Kalmar. The earliest departure is at 11:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Kalmar at 8:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Amersfoort Centraal and take an average of 23h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Kalmar. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Kalmar station via Amersfoort Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 16m.
Rotterdam to Kalmar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Kalmar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Kalmar, Järnvägstation.
Book your Rotterdam to Kalmar train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rotterdam and Kalmar is 932 km. The road distance is 1,398 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Amersfoort Centraal, Osnabrück Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, København H, and Köpenhamn H in around 17h 36m.