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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$52
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$139
Fastest journey on Sep 17
4 h 28 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
4 h 30 m
Trains on Sep 17
20
Distance
512 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation will cost around $139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 20 trains from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation, including 17 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 512 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 28 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 4 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.
25 Snälltåget11:55 PM9h35Stockholm Central Station9:30 AMMalmö Centralstation$521One-way0 transfers
2047 VR+
20189 Öresundståg · 1023 Öresundståg8:01 PM10h47Stockholm Central Station6:48 AMMalmö Centralstation$851One-way2 transfers
231 Mälartåg+
8739 Östgötatrafiken · 18839 Östgötatrafiken+
27619 Jönköpings länstrafik11:42 AM7h21Stockholm Central Station7:03 PMMalmö Centralstation$871One-way5 transfers
521 SJ6:20 AM4h33Stockholm Central Station10:53 AMMalmö Centralstation$1111One-way0 transfers- 519 SJ5:22 AM4h31Stockholm Central Station9:53 AMMalmö Centralstation$1151One-way0 transfers
- 535 SJ1:25 PM4h28Stockholm Central Station5:53 PMMalmö Centralstation$1251One-way0 transfers
- 525 SJ8:23 AM4h30Stockholm Central Station12:53 PMMalmö Centralstation$1211One-way0 transfers
- 545 SJ6:23 PM4h30Stockholm Central Station10:53 PMMalmö Centralstation$2701One-way0 transfers
- 529 SJ10:23 AM4h30Stockholm Central Station2:53 PMMalmö Centralstation$1251One-way0 transfers
- 533 SJ12:23 PM4h30Stockholm Central Station4:53 PMMalmö Centralstation$1361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $225.
Distance: 318 miles (512 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$70 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $225 Average price | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation costing on average $70 (€57).
A bus is $158 (€129) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation costing on average $225 (€183).
Other travel options to Malmö Centralstation take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 9h 2m.
The journey is about 57m faster (5h 6m by train vs 6h 3m by car) and roughly $56 (€46) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($70 (€57) vs $127 (€103)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SJ, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation trains for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 593 SJ | 9:19 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h34 | 1:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 529 SJ | 10:23 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h30 | 2:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 531 SJ | 11:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h33 | 3:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
267 SJ+ 28811 Krösatåg+1137 Öresundståg | 11:37 AM Stockholm Central Station | 9h26 | 9:03 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
| 231 Mälartåg+8739 Östgötatrafiken · 18839 Östgötatrafiken+27619 Jönköpings länstrafik | 11:42 AM Stockholm Central Station | 7h21 | 7:03 PM Malmö Centralstation | 5 transfers | |
| 533 SJ | 12:23 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h30 | 4:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 665 SJ · 3971 SJ+31 Snälltåget | 12:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 8h46 | 9:25 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
| 233 Mälartåg+8845 Östgötatrafiken+27621 Jönköpings länstrafik · 17619 Jönköpings länstrafik | 12:42 PM Stockholm Central Station | 7h21 | 8:03 PM Malmö Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
| 535 SJ | 1:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h28 | 5:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 537 SJ | 2:20 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h33 | 6:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 539 SJ | 3:20 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h33 | 7:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 183 SJ+20189 Öresundståg · 1023 Öresundståg | 5:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 13h34 | 6:48 AM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
| 143 Mälartåg+183 SJ+20189 Öresundståg · 1023 Öresundståg | 5:58 PM Stockholm Central Station | 12h50 | 6:48 AM Malmö Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
| 545 SJ | 6:23 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h30 | 10:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 547 SJ | 7:20 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h33 | 11:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2047 VR+20189 Öresundståg · 1023 Öresundståg | 8:01 PM Stockholm Central Station | 10h47 | 6:48 AM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
| 519 SJ | 5:22 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h31 | 9:53 AM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 521 SJ | 6:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h33 | 10:53 AM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 523 SJ | 7:22 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h31 | 11:53 AM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 525 SJ | 8:23 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h30 | 12:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 501 SJ | 8:34 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h53 | 1:27 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation
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Trains from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation run on average 25 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:56, the last at 21:55. The fastest train covers the 318 miles (512 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 318 miles (512 km) |
Average train duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 4h 15m |
First train 2:56 AM |
Last train 9:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: SJ, Snälltåget, VR, JLT, Oresundstag, Tågab from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation trainsSJ, Snälltåget, VR, JLT, Oresundstag, Tågab trains will get you between Stockholm Central Station and Malmö Centralstation from $7 (€6). 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 Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation 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 Malmö Centralstation, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation
Most Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation trains use the Stockholm Centralstation to Malmö Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Stockholm Central Station and Malmö Centralstation train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Stockholm Centralstation from Stockholm city centre
Stockholm Centralstation train station facilities and services
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Freys Hotel, Nordic Light Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel.
Getting to Malmö Centralstation from Malmö city centre
Malmö Centralstation train station facilities and services
Malmö Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bistro Royal, Burger King, Chao Oriental Express, Espresso House, O'Leary's, Sliders & Shakes, Woso Sushi, Subway, Sofra, Spazio, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are two ATMs at the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 09:15 - 17:15.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code. Max storage time 7 days.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Malmö Centralstation: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Malmö Centralstation: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Malmö Centralstation: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Duxiana Malmo, Moment Hotels, Mayfair Hotel Tunneln.
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