The cheapest and fastest trains from Malmö to Halmstad
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
56
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Malmö to Halmstad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malmö to Halmstad will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 56 trains that leave Malmö for Halmstad on Fri, Jan 16, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 16 the direct trains cover the 119 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
On Fri, Jan 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 18 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.
5 Skånetrafiken+
1010 Öresundstågen+
350 Hallandstrafiken
1082 Öresundstågen
5 Skånetrafiken+
1034 Öresundstågen+
350 Hallandstrafiken
5 Skånetrafiken+
1122 Öresundstågen+
318 Hallandstrafiken
5 Skånetrafiken+
1018 Öresundstågen+
330 Hallandstrafiken
494 SJ 3000
496 SJ 3000
490 SJ 3000
488 SJ 3000
450 SJ 3000Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Malmö to Halmstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Halmstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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€19 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Malmö to Halmstad train times
The table below shows live departures for Malmö to Halmstad trains for today, Thursday, January 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1034 Öresundstågen+ 350 Hallandstrafiken | 7:54 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2h44 | 10:38 AM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
1034 Öresundstågen | 8:12 AM Malmö Centralstation | 1h34 | 9:46 AM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 484 SJ 3000+ 330 Hallandstrafiken | 8:42 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2h29 | 11:11 AM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1042 Öresundstågen+ 350 Hallandstrafiken | 8:54 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3h14 | 12:08 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
484 SJ 3000 | 9:01 AM Malmö Centralstation | 1h18 | 10:19 AM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1042 Öresundstågen | 9:12 AM Malmö Centralstation | 1h34 | 10:46 AM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 486 SJ 3000+ 350 Hallandstrafiken | 10:12 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2h29 | 12:41 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 486 SJ 3000+ 330 Hallandstrafiken | 10:12 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2h29 | 12:41 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
1050 Öresundstågen | 10:12 AM Malmö Centralstation | 1h34 | 11:46 AM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
486 SJ 3000 | 10:31 AM Malmö Centralstation | 1h18 | 11:49 AM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1058 Öresundstågen+ 318 Hallandstrafiken | 10:54 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3h07 | 2:01 PM Marbäck (Halmstad) | 2 transfers | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1058 Öresundstågen+ 350 Hallandstrafiken | 10:54 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2h49 | 1:43 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
1058 Öresundstågen | 11:12 AM Malmö Centralstation | 1h34 | 12:46 PM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1066 Öresundstågen | 12:12 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1h34 | 1:46 PM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 488 SJ 3000+ 350 Hallandstrafiken | 12:12 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2h31 | 2:43 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
488 SJ 3000 | 12:32 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1h17 | 1:49 PM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1074 Öresundstågen+ 350 Hallandstrafiken | 12:54 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2h49 | 3:43 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
1074 Öresundstågen | 1:12 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1h34 | 2:46 PM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1082 Öresundstågen+ 350 Hallandstrafiken | 1:53 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2h47 | 4:40 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
1082 Öresundstågen | 2:12 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1h34 | 3:46 PM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 490 SJ 3000+ 350 Hallandstrafiken | 2:40 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2h28 | 5:08 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1090 Öresundstågen+ 350 Hallandstrafiken | 2:52 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2h46 | 5:38 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
490 SJ 3000 | 3:01 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1h17 | 4:18 PM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1090 Öresundstågen | 3:12 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1h34 | 4:46 PM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1098 Öresundstågen | 4:12 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1h34 | 5:46 PM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 450 SJ 3000+ 350 Hallandstrafiken | 4:15 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2h23 | 6:38 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
450 SJ 3000 | 4:31 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1h18 | 5:49 PM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1106 Öresundstågen+ 318 Hallandstrafiken | 4:52 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2h29 | 7:21 PM Marbäck (Halmstad) | 2 transfers | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1106 Öresundstågen+ 350 Hallandstrafiken | 4:52 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3h01 | 7:53 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
1106 Öresundstågen | 5:12 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1h34 | 6:46 PM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1114 Öresundstågen | 6:12 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1h34 | 7:46 PM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 494 SJ 3000+ 350 Hallandstrafiken | 6:48 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2h05 | 8:53 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1122 Öresundstågen+ 350 Hallandstrafiken | 6:56 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2h57 | 9:53 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1122 Öresundstågen+ 318 Hallandstrafiken | 6:56 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2h39 | 9:35 PM Marbäck (Halmstad) | 2 transfers | |
494 SJ 3000 | 7:04 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1h14 | 8:18 PM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1122 Öresundstågen | 7:12 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1h39 | 8:51 PM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1130 Öresundstågen | 8:12 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1h39 | 9:51 PM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
496 SJ 3000 | 8:34 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1h25 | 9:59 PM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1138 Öresundstågen | 9:12 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1h39 | 10:51 PM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1146 Öresundstågen+ 350 Hallandstrafiken | 9:43 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 6h25 | 4:08 AM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
1146 Öresundstågen | 10:12 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1h43 | 11:55 PM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken · 1738 Pågatåg+ 20154 Öresundstågen+ 350 Hallandstrafiken | 10:43 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 6h55 | 5:38 AM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 3 transfers | |
5 Skånetrafiken · 1738 Pågatåg+ 20154 Öresundstågen+ 318 Hallandstrafiken | 10:43 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 6h26 | 5:09 AM Marbäck (Halmstad) | 3 transfers | |
1490 Pågatåg · 1738 Pågatåg+ 20154 Öresundstågen | 11:16 PM Malmö Centralstation | 5h30 | 4:46 AM Halmstad Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, January 16 | |||||
520 X 2000+ 1900 Pågatåg+ 325 Kronobergs LT (smågods) | 3:01 AM Malmö Centralstation | 2h35 | 5:36 AM Halmstad | 2 transfers | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 11002 Öresundstågen+ 318 Hallandstrafiken | 3:50 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3h11 | 7:01 AM Marbäck (Halmstad) | 2 transfers | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 11002 Öresundstågen+ 350 Hallandstrafiken | 3:50 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2h50 | 6:40 AM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
11002 Öresundstågen | 4:12 AM Malmö Centralstation | 1h34 | 5:46 AM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1010 Öresundstågen+ 350 Hallandstrafiken | 4:50 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2h50 | 7:40 AM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
1010 Öresundstågen | 5:12 AM Malmö Centralstation | 1h34 | 6:46 AM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 482 X 2000+ 350 Hallandstrafiken | 5:43 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2h25 | 8:08 AM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1018 Öresundstågen+ 330 Hallandstrafiken | 5:51 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3h20 | 9:11 AM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
482 X 2000 | 6:01 AM Malmö Centralstation | 1h18 | 7:19 AM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1018 Öresundstågen | 6:12 AM Malmö Centralstation | 1h34 | 7:46 AM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1026 Öresundstågen+ 350 Hallandstrafiken | 6:53 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3h15 | 10:08 AM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
1026 Öresundstågen | 7:12 AM Malmö Centralstation | 1h34 | 8:46 AM Halmstad Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Malmö to Halmstad
Trains from Malmö to Halmstad run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 73 miles (119 km) distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 73 miles (119 km) |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Oresundstag, SJ, Skånetrafiken, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Malmö to Halmstad trainsOresundstag, SJ, Skånetrafiken, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Malmö and Halmstad from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Malmö to Halmstad
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Malmö to Halmstad by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Halmstad, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Malmö to Halmstad
- Mon - Fri: 09:15 - 17:15
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code. Max storage time 7 days.
- Bistro Royal
- Burger King
- Chao Oriental Express
- Espresso House
- O'Leary's
- Sliders & Shakes
- Woso Sushi
- Subway
- Sofra
- Spazio
- & many more
- Accessible entrances to the station are via the so-called Glashallen on the north side. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee.
- Hotel Duxiana Malmo
- Moment Hotels
- Mayfair Hotel Tunneln
- Mon - Fri: 09:15 - 17:15
- Bus lines: 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 31, 32, 35
- Train lines: City Tunnel, Øresund Line, Southern Main Line, West Coast Line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via Hyllie Boulevard.
- Restaurant Nilsson's
- Skybar & Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 5
- Best Western Malmo Arena Hotel
- Quality Hotel View
- Malmö Arena Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Malmö Central and Copenhagen
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Train: Öresundståg
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the nearby streets.
- Restaurant Atmosfär
- Kin Long Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- SEK 10
- Scandic Triangeln
- Elite Plaza Hotel Malmö
- Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Öresundståg
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several parking lots nearby.
- Restaurang Stationsgatan 44
- Harrys Halmstad
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- SEK 10
- Hotel Continental Relax & Spa
- Best Western Plus Grand Hotel
- Scandic Hallandia
- Located in the main hall
- SIXT
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: West Coast Line, Halmstad-Nässjö Line, Markaryd Line
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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