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Moderna Museet Malmö
Branch of Sweden’s modern art museum in a converted power station, known for contemporary art exhibitions and a strong national profile.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 14 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hamburg to Malmö is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Malmö will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 9 buses that leave Hamburg for Malmö on Sat, Jun 20, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 297 km distance in an average of 7 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 7 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 16m. 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 bus costs an average of $29, and a ferry costs an average of $32.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $104 Average price | $182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration Fastest 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Malmö:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Malmö costing on average $64 (€52).
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Malmö costing on average $104 (€85).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 16m.
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
Ferry takes on average 9h 5m.
Tickets start at around $55 (€45) compared to roughly $182 (€149) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $127 (€104). The journey takes 6h 52m versus 5h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Malmö buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 9h30 | 6:55 PM Malmö, Hyllie | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h40 | 5:05 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h05 | 11:35 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h30 | 1:30 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h25 | 3:25 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h30 | 5:30 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 9h00 | 8:20 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:40 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h05 | 7:45 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Hamburg to Malmö run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 184 miles (297 km) distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 184 miles (297 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 12:03 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Branch of Sweden’s modern art museum in a converted power station, known for contemporary art exhibitions and a strong national profile.
City museum complex covering local history, natural science, technology, and maritime heritage, spread across historic buildings near the castle.
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Redeveloped waterfront district known for contemporary architecture, promenades, sea views, and social-media-friendly photo spots.
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