- Must visit
Moderna Museet Malmö
Contemporary art museum and Malmö branch of Sweden’s Moderna Museet, known for strong temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$65
Average price
$133
Fastest journey
4 h 28 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Trains per day
36
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 $133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
Of the 36 trains that leave Stockholm Central Station for Malmö Centralstation on Wed, Jun 17, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 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 Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 4 h 31 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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523 X 2000Omio 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 prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $107.
Distance: 318 miles (512 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$64 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $245 Average price | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation costing on average $64 (€52).
A bus is $192 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation costing on average $245 (€198).
Other travel options to Malmö Centralstation take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
Bus takes on average 7h 44m.
The journey is about 8m faster (5h 55m by train vs 6h 3m by car) and roughly $63 (€51) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($64 (€52) vs $127 (€102)). 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.
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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545 X 2000 | 6:23 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h30 | 10:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
547 X 2000 | 7:20 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h33 | 11:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
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519 X 2000 | 5:22 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h31 | 9:53 AM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
519 X 2000+ 511 Skånetrafiken+ 1071 Öresundstågen | 5:22 AM Stockholm Central Station | 7h26 | 12:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
519 X 2000+ 1079 Öresundstågen+ 511 Skånetrafiken | 5:22 AM Stockholm Central Station | 8h26 | 1:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
519 X 2000+ 1087 Öresundstågen+ 511 Skånetrafiken | 5:22 AM Stockholm Central Station | 9h26 | 2:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
2019 VR Snabbtåg+ 1071 Öresundstågen · 1087 Öresundstågen | 5:52 AM Stockholm Central Station | 8h56 | 2:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
2019 VR Snabbtåg+ 1071 Öresundstågen · 1095 Öresundstågen | 5:52 AM Stockholm Central Station | 9h56 | 3:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
2019 VR Snabbtåg+ 1071 Öresundstågen · 1079 Öresundstågen | 5:52 AM Stockholm Central Station | 7h56 | 1:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
521 X 2000 | 6:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h33 | 10:53 AM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
521 X 2000+ 511 Skånetrafiken+ 1079 Öresundstågen | 6:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 7h28 | 1:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
521 X 2000+ 511 Skånetrafiken+ 1087 Öresundstågen | 6:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 8h28 | 2:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
521 X 2000+ 511 Skånetrafiken+ 1095 Öresundstågen | 6:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 9h28 | 3:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
2021 VR Snabbtåg+ 1079 Öresundstågen · 1095 Öresundstågen | 6:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 8h57 | 3:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
2021 VR Snabbtåg+ 1079 Öresundstågen · 1103 Öresundstågen | 6:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 9h57 | 4:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
2021 VR Snabbtåg+ 1079 Öresundstågen · 1087 Öresundstågen | 6:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 7h57 | 2:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
523 X 2000 | 7:22 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h31 | 11:53 AM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
525 X 2000 | 8:23 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h30 | 12:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
525 X 2000+ 511 Skånetrafiken+ 1095 Öresundstågen | 8:23 AM Stockholm Central Station | 7h25 | 3:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
525 X 2000+ 511 Skånetrafiken+ 1103 Öresundstågen | 8:23 AM Stockholm Central Station | 8h25 | 4:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
525 X 2000+ 511 Skånetrafiken+ 1111 Öresundstågen | 8:23 AM Stockholm Central Station | 9h25 | 5:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
527 X 2000 | 9:19 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h34 | 1:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2027 VR Snabbtåg+ 1103 Öresundstågen · 1127 Öresundstågen | 9:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 9h57 | 7:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
2027 VR Snabbtåg+ 1103 Öresundstågen · 1111 Öresundstågen | 9:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 7h57 | 5:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
2027 VR Snabbtåg+ 1103 Öresundstågen · 1119 Öresundstågen | 9:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 8h57 | 6:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
307 Snälltåget | 10:43 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h58 | 3:41 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
307 Snälltåget+ 1873 Pågatåg · 514 Skånetrafiken+ 1127 Öresundstågen | 10:43 AM Stockholm Central Station | 9h05 | 7:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
307 Snälltåget+ 1873 Pågatåg · 514 Skånetrafiken+ 1119 Öresundstågen | 10:43 AM Stockholm Central Station | 8h05 | 6:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
307 Snälltåget+ 1873 Pågatåg · 514 Skånetrafiken+ 1111 Öresundstågen | 10:43 AM Stockholm Central Station | 7h05 | 5:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
2031 VR Snabbtåg+ 1119 Öresundstågen · 1143 Öresundstågen | 11:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 9h57 | 9:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
2031 VR Snabbtåg+ 1119 Öresundstågen · 1127 Öresundstågen | 11:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 7h57 | 7:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
2031 VR Snabbtåg+ 1119 Öresundstågen · 1135 Öresundstågen | 11:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 8h57 | 8:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
533 X 2000 | 12:23 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h30 | 4:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
535 X 2000 | 1:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h28 | 5:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
535 X 2000+ 511 Skånetrafiken+ 1135 Öresundstågen | 1:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 7h23 | 8:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
535 X 2000+ 511 Skånetrafiken+ 1143 Öresundstågen | 1:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 8h23 | 9:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
535 X 2000+ 1151 Öresundstågen+ 511 Skånetrafiken | 1:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 9h23 | 10:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:44, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 318 miles (512 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 318 miles (512 km) |
Average train duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 4h 30m |
First train 1:44 AM |
Last train 10:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Malmö — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Malmö trip today.
Contemporary art museum and Malmö branch of Sweden’s Moderna Museet, known for strong temporary exhibitions.
City museum covering natural history, technology, maritime heritage, and local history inside Malmöhus Castle.
Major art museum in Malmö, housed in Malmöhus Castle, with Nordic modern and contemporary collections.
Malmö’s old town area with historic streets, squares, shopping, and many of the city’s classic sights.
The main historic square, lined with major civic buildings and central to understanding Malmö’s urban history.
Charming old square with timbered buildings and one of Malmö’s most recognizable and photographed city spaces.
A thick Scanian egg pancake, traditionally served with fried pork and lingonberries. It is one of Skåne’s most distinctive regional dishes.
A traditional cake from Skåne made by dripping batter onto a rotating spit, creating a crisp, decorative tower. It is a classic festive specialty.
Pickled herring served with boiled potatoes, dill, sour cream, and crispbread. It is a staple of southern Swedish celebrations and everyday heritage cuisine.
Established bistro-style restaurant with a creative Nordic menu, quality ingredients, and a lively atmosphere suited to a more refined meal.
Modern waterside lunch venue praised for seasonal cooking, minimalist design, and high-quality Scandinavian food at fair prices.
Classic Malmö beer hall and restaurant known for hearty Swedish dishes, traditional atmosphere, and a long-standing local reputation.
Prices are high by European standards. Coffee and casual meals are manageable, but dining and hotels cost more than in many nearby cities.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great table service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Malmö Centralstation, Malmö -> Stortorget, Malmö
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