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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
$87
Average price
$171
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 10 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry 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 $171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Hamburg for Malmö on Tue, Jun 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct ferries cover the 297 km distance in an average of 9 h 10 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest ferries will take 9 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.
Finnlines
Finnlines
Finnlines
Finnlines
Finnlines
FinnlinesOmio 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: 160 nautical miles (297 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $65 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 5m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration Fastest 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 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 $65 (€52).
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Malmö costing on average $105 (€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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 8h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Malmö ferries for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Finnlines | 10:00 PM Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) | 9h15 | 7:15 AM Malmö Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
Finnlines | 3:00 AM Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) | 8h45 | 11:45 AM Malmö Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
Finnlines | 10:00 AM Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) | 9h15 | 7:15 PM Malmö Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Ferries from Hamburg to Malmö run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 5m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by bus.
There are 3 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 160 nautical miles (297 km) distance in 8h 45m. There are 22 sailings per week. Ferries from Hamburg to Malmö are available to foot passengers.


Distance 160 nautical miles (297 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 22 |
Fastest ferry 8h 45m |
First ferry 1:00 AM |
Last ferry 11:55 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
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