The cheapest and fastest trains from Kalmar to Gothenburg
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€64
Fastest journey
3 h 59 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kalmar to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kalmar to Gothenburg will cost around €64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 37 trains that leave Kalmar for Gothenburg on Fri, Nov 28, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct trains cover the 289 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 59 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest trains will take 4 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
322 SJ
322 SJ+
100 Västtrafik
1153 Öresundstågen+
496 SJ 3000
344 SJ
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+
1153 Öresundstågen+
496 SJ 3000
336 SJ
344 SJ+
100 Västtrafik
332 SJ
322 SJ+
100 Västtrafik
344 SJTravel Information
Compare train and bus for Kalmar to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kalmar to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, and a bus costs an average of €36.
Distance: 289 km
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€44 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price |
5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 12m Average total duration 10h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Kalmar to Gothenburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Kalmar to Gothenburg trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
322 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik | 3:55 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 4h01 | 7:56 AM Gothenburg | 1 transfer | |
322 SJ | 3:55 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 4h10 | 8:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1041 Öresundstågen+ 480 SJ 3000 | 4:35 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5h35 | 10:10 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1041 Öresundstågen+ 480 SJ 3000+ 100 Västtrafik | 4:35 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5h24 | 9:59 AM Gothenburg | 3 transfers | |
1041 Öresundstågen+ 480 SJ 3000 | 5:00 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 5h10 | 10:10 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1041 Öresundstågen+ 480 SJ 3000+ 100 Västtrafik | 5:00 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 4h59 | 9:59 AM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1049 Öresundstågen+ 526 X 2000+ 7216 Västtrafik | 5:35 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5h55 | 11:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
1049 Öresundstågen+ 526 X 2000+ 7216 Västtrafik+ 163 SJ | 6:00 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 5h30 | 11:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1057 Öresundstågen+ 528 X 2000+ 7220 Västtrafik | 6:35 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5h55 | 12:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1057 Öresundstågen+ 528 X 2000+ 7220 Västtrafik | 6:35 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5h55 | 12:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
1057 Öresundstågen+ 528 X 2000+ 7220 Västtrafik+ 165 SJ | 7:00 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 5h30 | 12:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 332 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik | 8:30 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4h29 | 12:59 PM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 332 SJ | 8:30 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4h25 | 12:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
332 SJ | 8:55 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 4h00 | 12:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 336 SJ+ 60 Västtrafik | 10:25 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4h43 | 3:08 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 2 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 336 SJ | 10:25 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4h26 | 2:51 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 336 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik · 18 Västtrafik | 10:25 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4h45 | 3:10 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3 transfers | |
336 SJ | 10:52 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 3h59 | 2:51 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1097 Öresundstågen+ 488 SJ 3000 | 11:35 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5h30 | 5:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1097 Öresundstågen+ 488 SJ 3000+ 100 Västtrafik | 11:35 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5h23 | 4:58 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 4 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1097 Öresundstågen+ 488 SJ 3000+ 100 Västtrafik | 11:35 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5h14 | 4:49 PM Gothenburg | 3 transfers | |
1097 Öresundstågen+ 488 SJ 3000+ 100 Västtrafik | 12:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 4h49 | 4:49 PM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
1097 Öresundstågen+ 488 SJ 3000+ 100 Västtrafik · 300 Västtrafik | 12:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 4h58 | 4:58 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 3 transfers | |
1097 Öresundstågen+ 488 SJ 3000 | 12:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 5h05 | 5:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 344 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik | 2:25 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4h27 | 6:52 PM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 344 SJ | 2:25 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4h30 | 6:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
344 SJ | 2:52 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 4h03 | 6:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
344 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik | 2:52 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 4h00 | 6:52 PM Gothenburg | 1 transfer | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1137 Öresundstågen+ 548 X 2000+ 7260 Västtrafik | 4:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 6h30 | 11:05 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 6 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1137 Öresundstågen+ 548 X 2000+ 7260 Västtrafik | 4:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 6h09 | 10:44 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 5 transfers | |
1137 Öresundstågen+ 548 X 2000+ 7260 Västtrafik · 3489 Västtrafik | 5:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 6h04 | 11:04 PM Gothenburg | 5 transfers | |
1137 Öresundstågen+ 548 X 2000+ 7260 Västtrafik · 3489 Västtrafik | 5:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 5h44 | 10:44 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 4 transfers | |
1137 Öresundstågen+ 548 X 2000+ 7260 Västtrafik · 3489 Västtrafik | 5:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 6h05 | 11:05 PM Gothenburg | 5 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1153 Öresundstågen+ 496 SJ 3000 | 6:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5h20 | 11:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1153 Öresundstågen+ 496 SJ 3000+ 100 Västtrafik | 6:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5h30 | 12:05 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 4 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1153 Öresundstågen+ 496 SJ 3000+ 100 Västtrafik | 6:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5h30 | 12:05 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 4 transfers | |
1153 Öresundstågen+ 496 SJ 3000 | 7:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 4h55 | 11:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Kalmar to Gothenburg
Trains from Kalmar to Gothenburg run on average 19 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 289 km distance in 3h 53m.
Distance 289 km |
Average train duration 5h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 53m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, Oresundstag, JLT, Krösatågen, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Kalmar to Gothenburg trainsSJ, Västtrafik, Oresundstag, JLT, Krösatågen, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Kalmar and Gothenburg from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Kalmar to Gothenburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kalmar to Gothenburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gothenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Kalmar Centralstation, which is located around 0.1 miles (159 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Gothenburg Centralstation, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Kalmar to Gothenburg
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station with 24-hour access.
- Kallskänken
- Restaurang Byttan
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 10
- Clarion Collection Hotel Packhuset
- First Hotel Witt
- Calmar Stadshotell
- Located in the main hall
- SIXT
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to regional and long-distance destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance connections
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
- All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
- Hotel Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- Opposite the taxi station.
- Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13
- Bus lines: 60327, 61327, Flygbussarna
- Train lines: 029, FLX, MTRX, SJ Regionaltåg, SJ SJ3000, SJ X2000, Tågab, Västtågen, Öresundståg
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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