- Must visit
Gothenburg Museum of Art
Major art museum known for Nordic masters, European paintings, and a strong central location at Götaplatsen.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 8 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Malmö Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malmö Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 20 buses that leave Malmö Centralstation for Gothenburg Centralstation on Sat, Jun 20, 20 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 242 km distance in an average of 3 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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 Malmö Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation 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 2h 56m. 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 |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Gothenburg Centralstation take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€23) compared to roughly $57 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€24). The journey takes 3h 24m versus 3h 2m 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, Bergkvarabuss, 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, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for Malmö Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation 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 |
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FlixBus | 5:10 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h45 | 8:55 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h15 | 9:10 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 6:15 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h25 | 9:40 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h00 | 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 | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h00 | 10:40 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 4h10 | 2:25 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 10:45 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h25 | 2:10 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:35 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h35 | 5:10 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h35 | 9:10 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 | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h05 | 12:45 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 9:50 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h25 | 1:15 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 11:00 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h45 | 2:45 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h15 | 2:15 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 12:00 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h25 | 3:25 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h15 | 4:55 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 | 3:40 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h05 | 6:45 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
300 | 4:00 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 3h25 | 7:25 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Malmö Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. 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 05:30, the last at 22:21. The fastest bus covers the 150 miles (242 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 150 miles (242 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 10:21 PM |
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Major art museum known for Nordic masters, European paintings, and a strong central location at Götaplatsen.
Large science center with rainforest, aquarium, and interactive exhibitions; one of Gothenburg’s most popular indoor attractions.
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Charming historic district with wooden houses, cobbled streets, and one of Gothenburg’s most popular strolling areas.
Gothenburg’s main boulevard linking Kungsportsplatsen to Götaplatsen, lined with shops, culture, and city life.
Large urban park with walking paths, viewpoints, lawns, and a relaxed local atmosphere popular year-round.
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An open sandwich piled with cold-water shrimp, egg, mayonnaise, and dill. It is a classic west-coast favorite often eaten at cafés and seafood venues.
Pickled herring served in sweet, spiced, or mustard marinades. It is a traditional Swedish staple and very common on festive buffets.
Michelin-starred Göteborg restaurant serving modern Swedish tasting menus with seasonal Nordic ingredients.
Established waterfront seafood restaurant known for refined west-coast fish and shellfish in an elegant setting.
Classic seafood institution specializing in shellfish platters, lobster, and traditional west-coast flavors.
Prices are high by European standards, especially for dining and hotels, though transit and lunch deals help.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great table service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Malmö Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gothenburg Centralstation, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Malmö Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation buses use the Malmö, Norra Vallgatan to Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen station pair, with some services arriving at Göteborg, Lilla Bommen. Use this guide to compare Malmö Centralstation and Gothenburg Centralstation bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Malmö, Norra Vallgatan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Available at Malmö, Norra Vallgatan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Malmö, Norra Vallgatan: Elevators, ramps.
Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Nils (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Espresso House (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
Available at Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen: Elevators, ramps.
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