What is the cheapest way to get from Kalmar to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Kalmar to Cologne is to train which costs €120 - €290 and takes 15h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kalmar to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Kalmar to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 7h 50m and costs €130 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Kalmar and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Kalmar station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kalmar, Järnvägstation and arriving at Köln via Växjö station, Ljungby, Copenhagen Busterminal and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Kalmar and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Kalmar station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kalmar, Järnvägstation and arriving at Köln Hbf via København H and Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

How far is it from Kalmar to Cologne?

The distance between Kalmar and Cologne is 1289 km. The road distance is 1189.9 km.

How do I travel from Kalmar to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Kalmar to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 14h 5m and costs €160 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Kalmar to Cologne?

It takes approximately 14h 5m to get from Kalmar to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kalmar to Cologne bus from?

Kalmar to Cologne bus services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Kalmar, Järnvägstation.

Where do I catch the Kalmar to Cologne train from?

Kalmar to Cologne train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Kalmar, Järnvägstation.

Train, bus or fly from Kalmar to Cologne?

The best way to get from Kalmar to Cologne is to train which takes 14h 5m and costs €160 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 56m, you could also fly, which costs €240 - €460 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Kalmar to Cologne bus arrive?

Kalmar to Cologne bus services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Växjö station.

Where does the Kalmar to Cologne train arrive?

Kalmar to Cologne train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Köpenhamn H station.

Can I drive from Kalmar to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Kalmar to Cologne is 1190 km. It takes approximately 11h 11m to drive from Kalmar to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Kalmar to Cologne?

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Kalmar to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

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There are 11 ways to get from Kalmar to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from København H to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
14h 5m
€166–296
Fly Kalmar Öland Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane KLR - CGN
10h 8m
€91–368
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Växjö stationbus
2. Take the bus from Växjö station to Ljungby busstationbus 145 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ljungby to Copenhagen Busterminalbus 602
4. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N74
21h 56m
Drive 1,189.9 km
1. Drive from Kalmar to Colognecar 1,189.9 km
11h 11m
€200–288
Fly Kalmar Öland Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane KLR - DUS
8h 45m
€240–459
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
14h 5m
€161–406
Train #2
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Hässleholm Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Hässleholm Centralstation to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain
15h 19m
€127–286
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kalmar to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
15h 59m
€261–362
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
7h 50m
€130–375
Train, bus to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Borås Centralstationtrain
2. Take the bus from Borås Centralstation to Landvetter flygplatsbus
3. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GOT - DUS
8h 42m
€115–356
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CPH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
8h 57m
€179–468

Kalmar to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,288.8 km
Duration: 14h 5m

What companies run services between Kalmar, Sweden and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Köln Hbf via Köpenhamn H, København H, and Hamburg-Altona in around 14h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Köln via Växjö station, Ljungby busstation, Ljungby, Copenhagen Busterminal, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 21h 56m.

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