- Must visit
Universeum
A major science centre with indoor rainforest, aquarium, space and technology exhibits. Especially popular with families and one of the city’s best-known indoor attractions.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Malmö to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malmö to Gothenburg will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 13 buses that leave Malmö for Gothenburg on Wed, May 27, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 242 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 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 Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Gothenburg:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Gothenburg costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $58 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€24). The journey takes 3h 37m versus 2h 55m 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 Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, 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 01:35AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Oresundstag | Departure Time 07:53PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 5h12 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Malmö to Gothenburg buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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600 | 10:45 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h25 | 2:10 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:35 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h35 | 5:10 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 7:30 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h45 | 11:15 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h15 | 11:50 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 9:50 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h25 | 1:15 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h15 | 2:15 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 11:00 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h45 | 2:45 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
300 | 12:00 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h25 | 3:25 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 2:15 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h25 | 5:40 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h45 | 8:55 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 6:15 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h25 | 9:40 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 7:10 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h45 | 10:55 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Malmö to Gothenburg run on average 45 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 150 miles (242 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 150 miles (242 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 45 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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