- Must visit
National Museum of Denmark
Denmark’s main history museum, covering Viking, medieval, royal, and modern Danish culture. A strong first stop for understanding the country’s past.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
51 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Malmö to Copenhagen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malmö to Copenhagen will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 16 buses that leave Malmö for Copenhagen on Tue, May 26, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 28 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 55 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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600Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Copenhagen:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Copenhagen costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Bus takes on average 56m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $88 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $74 (€60). The journey takes 56m versus 48m 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, Vy Bus4You, Infobus, Vy Buss.
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 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Malmö to Copenhagen buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:05 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 0h45 | 9:50 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 0h55 | 10:15 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 1h00 | 10:25 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 1h05 | 6:15 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 6:05 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 0h55 | 7:00 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 1h10 | 7:50 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 1h10 | 9:20 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 10:25 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 0h55 | 11:20 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 0h50 | 12:50 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 2:40 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 0h55 | 3:35 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM Malmö, Hyllie | 0h50 | 5:00 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
300 | 6:05 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 0h55 | 7:00 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 1h10 | 7:25 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 1h05 | 7:35 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 7:10 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 0h55 | 8:05 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 1h00 | 8:25 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Malmö to Copenhagen run on average 20 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 17 miles (28 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 17 miles (28 km) |
Average bus duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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Denmark’s main history museum, covering Viking, medieval, royal, and modern Danish culture. A strong first stop for understanding the country’s past.
Major art museum founded by brewer Carl Jacobsen, known for classical sculpture, French paintings, and its elegant winter garden.
World-class modern art museum north of the city, admired for its collection, architecture, and sculpture park overlooking the Øresund.
The city’s postcard-famous canal lined with colorful historic houses and boats. One of Copenhagen’s essential walking areas.
One of Europe’s best-known pedestrian shopping streets, linking major squares and landmarks in the historic center.
Self-governing neighborhood known for alternative culture, murals, and a distinctive atmosphere that draws many curious visitors.
Open-faced rye bread sandwiches topped with ingredients like pickled herring, roast beef, egg, or shrimp. A classic Danish lunch tradition strongly associated with Copenhagen.
Crispy fried pork belly served with boiled potatoes and parsley sauce. Often called Denmark’s national dish and a staple of traditional Danish cooking.
Danish pan-fried meatballs, usually made with pork or mixed meats, commonly served with potatoes, gravy, and pickled cabbage. A comforting everyday favorite.
World-famous fine dining restaurant celebrated for New Nordic cuisine, creativity, and exceptional tasting menus.
Historic Copenhagen institution famous for classic smørrebrød, schnapps, and traditional Danish lunch in an old-world setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving generous smørrebrød and classic Danish dishes in a cozy, old-fashioned atmosphere near the city center.
Prices are high by European standards, especially for dining and hotels, though public transport and casual meals are manageable.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent service is appreciated.
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