There are 4 ways to get from Halmstad to Kalmar by train, bus, or car
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Train via Hässleholm
best- Take the train from Halmstad Centralstation to Hässleholm Centralstationtrain 327 / ...
- Take the train from Hässleholm Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain 1120 / ...
4hkr 506–970Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Halmstad C Resecentrum to Ljungby busstationbus 175
- Take the bus from Ljungby busstation to Växjö stationbus 145 / ...
- Take the bus from Växjö station to Kalmar, Järnvägstationbus
5h 22mkr 370–592Drive 242.6 km
- Drive from Halmstad to Kalmarcar 242.6 km
3h 3mkr 433–625Train
- Take the train from Halmstad Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstationtrain 339 / ...
4h 4mkr 500–800
Halmstad to Kalmar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Halmstad to Kalmar is to bus which costs 370 kr - 600 kr and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Halmstad to Kalmar is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs 430 kr - 650 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Halmstad to Kalmar station. However, there are services departing from Halmstad C Resecentrum and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Ljungby busstation and Växjö station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Halmstad Centralstation station and arriving at Kalmar, Järnvägstation station. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Halmstad and Kalmar is 317 km. The road distance is 242.6 km.
The best way to get from Halmstad to Kalmar without a car is to train via Hässleholm which takes 4h and costs 500 kr - 1000 kr.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Halmstad to Kalmar, including transfers.
Halmstad to Kalmar bus services, operated by Hallandstrafiken, depart from Halmstad C Resecentrum station.
Halmstad to Kalmar train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Halmstad Centralstation.
The best way to get from Halmstad to Kalmar is to train via Hässleholm which takes 4h and costs 500 kr - 1000 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 370 kr - 600 kr and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Halmstad, Sweden and Kalmar, Sweden?
You can take a train from Halmstad Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Hässleholm Centralstation in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halmstad C Resecentrum to Kalmar, Järnvägstation via Ljungby busstation and Växjö station in around 5h 22m.
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Halmstad Centralstation to Hässleholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 140–220
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Hässleholm Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 360–600
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Halmstad Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 500–800
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- +46 771-77 77 1
- [email protected]
- Website
- Öresundståg
Train from Hässleholm Centralstation to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 380–750
- Website
- Öresundståg
- Phone
- +46 77 133 10 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hallandstrafiken
Bus from Halmstad C Resecentrum to Ljungby busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 230–470
- Website
- Hallandstrafiken
- Phone
- +46 77 176 70 76
- [email protected]
- Website
- lanstrafikenkron.se
Bus from Halmstad C Resecentrum to Ljungby busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 100–120
- Website
- https://www.lanstrafikenkron.se/
Bus from Ljungby busstation to Växjö station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 100–120
- Website
- https://www.lanstrafikenkron.se/
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Bus from Växjö station to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 170–280
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- +46 771-77 77 1
- [email protected]
- Website
- Öresundståg
Bus from Växjö station to Kalmar, Järnvägstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- kr 190–360
- Website
- Öresundståg
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More Questions & Answers
Halmstad to Kalmar bus services, operated by Hallandstrafiken, arrive at Ljungby busstation.
Halmstad to Kalmar train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Hässleholm Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Halmstad to Kalmar is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Halmstad to Kalmar.
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