The cheapest and fastest trains from Kalmar to Gothenburg
Cheapest price
€39
Average price
€66
Fastest journey
4 h 3 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Trains per day
43
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 €66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
Of the 43 trains that leave Kalmar for Gothenburg on Thu, May 28, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 289 km distance in an average of 4 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 3 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 4 h 30 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 SJ5:41 AM4h54Kalmar Centralstation10:35 AMGothenburg Centralstation€391One-way0 transfers
322 SJ+
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)4:53 AM5h42Kalmar, Snurrom10:35 AMGothenburg Centralstation€431One-way1 transfer
322 SJ+
100 Västtrafik · X4 Västtrafik5:41 AM4h51Kalmar Centralstation10:32 AMGothenburg€461One-way2 transfers
322 SJ+
100 Västtrafik5:41 AM4h49Kalmar Centralstation10:30 AMGöteborg, Åkareplatsen€461One-way1 transfer
10344 SJ3:52 PM4h03Kalmar Centralstation7:55 PMGothenburg Centralstation€481One-way0 transfers
332 SJ9:52 AM4h03Kalmar Centralstation1:55 PMGothenburg Centralstation€511One-way0 transfers
336 SJ11:52 AM4h03Kalmar Centralstation3:55 PMGothenburg Centralstation€531One-way0 transfers
10344 SJ3:52 PM4h03Kalmar Centralstation7:55 PMGothenburg Centralstation€481One-way0 transfers
10344 SJ+
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)3:25 PM4h30Kalmar, Snurrom7:55 PMGothenburg Centralstation€551One-way1 transfer
332 SJ+
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)9:25 AM4h30Kalmar, Snurrom1:55 PMGothenburg Centralstation€581One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 1m. 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 €14, and a bus costs an average of €39.
Distance: 289 km
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€45 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Kalmar to Gothenburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Kalmar to Gothenburg trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 322 SJ | 4:53 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5h42 | 10:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 322 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik · X4 Västtrafik | 5:15 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5h22 | 10:37 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 4 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 322 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik · X4 Västtrafik | 5:15 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5h22 | 10:37 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 4 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 322 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik | 5:15 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5h15 | 10:30 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1041 Öresundstågen+ 524 X 2000+ 7212 Västtrafik | 5:35 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5h48 | 11:23 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
322 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik | 5:41 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 4h49 | 10:30 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1 transfer | |
322 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik · X4 Västtrafik | 5:41 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 4h51 | 10:32 AM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
322 SJ | 5:41 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 4h54 | 10:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1041 Öresundstågen+ 524 X 2000+ 7212 Västtrafik · 3441 Västtrafik | 6:00 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 5h23 | 11:23 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1049 Öresundstågen+ 484 SJ 3000+ 18 Västtrafik | 6:35 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 6h24 | 12:59 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3 transfers | |
1049 Öresundstågen+ 401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 484 SJ 3000 | 6:35 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 6h00 | 12:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
1049 Öresundstågen+ 484 SJ 3000 | 7:00 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 5h35 | 12:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 332 SJ+ 18 Västtrafik | 9:25 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4h56 | 2:21 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 332 SJ | 9:25 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4h30 | 1:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
332 SJ | 9:52 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 4h03 | 1:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 336 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik · X4 Västtrafik | 11:25 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4h34 | 3:59 PM Gothenburg | 3 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 336 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik · X6 Västtrafik | 11:25 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4h33 | 3:58 PM Gothenburg | 3 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 336 SJ | 11:25 AM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4h30 | 3:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
336 SJ | 11:52 AM Kalmar Centralstation | 4h03 | 3:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1097 Öresundstågen+ 538 X 2000+ 7240 Västtrafik | 12:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 6h10 | 6:45 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1097 Öresundstågen+ 538 X 2000+ 7240 Västtrafik | 12:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5h48 | 6:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
1097 Öresundstågen+ 538 X 2000+ 7240 Västtrafik+ 175 SJ | 1:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 5h23 | 6:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1105 Öresundstågen+ 492 SJ 3000+ 18 Västtrafik | 1:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 6h24 | 7:59 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1105 Öresundstågen+ 540 X 2000+ 7244 Västtrafik | 1:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5h48 | 7:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1105 Öresundstågen+ 492 SJ 3000 | 1:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 6h00 | 7:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
1105 Öresundstågen+ 540 X 2000+ 7244 Västtrafik+ 177 SJ | 2:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 5h23 | 7:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
1105 Öresundstågen+ 492 SJ 3000 | 2:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 5h35 | 7:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 10344 SJ | 3:25 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4h30 | 7:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 10344 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik · X4 Västtrafik | 3:25 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 4h49 | 8:14 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 4 transfers | |
10344 SJ | 3:52 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 4h03 | 7:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1129 Öresundstågen+ 546 X 2000+ 7256 Västtrafik | 4:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 5h48 | 10:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1129 Öresundstågen+ 496 SJ 3000 | 4:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 6h00 | 10:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
1129 Öresundstågen+ 546 X 2000+ 7256 Västtrafik+ 183 SJ | 5:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 5h23 | 10:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
1129 Öresundstågen+ 496 SJ 3000 | 5:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 5h35 | 10:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1137 Öresundstågen · 1130 Öresundstågen | 5:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 6h30 | 12:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1137 Öresundstågen+ 548 X 2000+ 7260 Västtrafik | 5:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 6h30 | 12:05 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1137 Öresundstågen+ 548 X 2000+ 7260 Västtrafik | 5:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 6h02 | 11:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
1137 Öresundstågen · 1130 Öresundstågen | 6:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 6h05 | 12:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1137 Öresundstågen+ 548 X 2000+ 7260 Västtrafik · 3489 Västtrafik | 6:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 5h37 | 11:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1153 Öresundstågen · 1146 Öresundstågen · 20150 Öresundstågen | 7:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 10h30 | 6:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
401 Kalmar LT (smågods)+ 1153 Öresundstågen · 1146 Öresundstågen · 20150 Öresundstågen | 7:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 10h46 | 6:21 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 4 transfers | |
1153 Öresundstågen · 1146 Öresundstågen · 20150 Öresundstågen+ 60 Västtrafik | 7:35 PM Kalmar, Snurrom | 10h52 | 6:27 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5 transfers | |
1153 Öresundstågen · 1146 Öresundstågen · 20150 Öresundstågen | 8:00 PM Kalmar Centralstation | 10h05 | 6:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Kalmar to Gothenburg
Trains from Kalmar to Gothenburg run on average 32 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €14 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 4h 3m.
Distance 289 km |
Average train duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 3m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, Oresundstag, JLT, Krösatågen from Kalmar to Gothenburg trainsSJ, Västtrafik, Oresundstag, JLT, Krösatågen trains will get you between Kalmar and Gothenburg from €14. 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.

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
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