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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
$53
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
5 h 37 m
Average duration
5 h 49 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
387 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Strömstad to Malmö is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Strömstad to Malmö will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
Of the 8 trains that leave Strömstad for Malmö on Wed, Jun 17, 8 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 387 km distance in an average of 5 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 37 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 6 h 13 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strömstad to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 15m. 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 $30, and a flight costs an average of $140.
Distance: 240 miles (387 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $310 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 55m Average total duration 17h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Strömstad to Malmö:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strömstad to Malmö costing on average $60 (€49).
A bus is $267 (€216) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strömstad to Malmö costing on average $310 (€251).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
Flight takes on average 17h 55m.
Tickets start at around $60 (€49) compared to roughly $96 (€78) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€29). The journey takes 5h 15m versus 4h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Strömstad to Malmö trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
38 Västtrafik · 13763 Västtrafik+ 1135 Öresundstågen | 2:00 PM Strömstad tågstation | 6h48 | 8:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
38 Västtrafik · 13763 Västtrafik+ 1135 Öresundstågen | 2:20 PM Överby station | 6h28 | 8:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
871 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik+ 493 X 2000 | 3:20 PM Strömstad tågstation | 5h37 | 8:57 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
38 Västtrafik · 13771 Västtrafik+ 31 Snälltåget | 3:44 PM Strömstad tågstation | 5h41 | 9:25 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
38 Västtrafik · 13771 Västtrafik+ 31 Snälltåget | 4:04 PM Överby station | 5h21 | 9:25 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
38 Västtrafik · 13779 Västtrafik+ 1501 Pågatåg+ 11167 Öresundstågen | 5:45 PM Strömstad tågstation | 11h54 | 5:39 AM Malmö Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
38 Västtrafik · 13779 Västtrafik+ 11167 Öresundstågen+ 1501 Pågatåg | 6:05 PM Överby station | 11h34 | 5:39 AM Malmö Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
![]() | 3:30 AM Strömstad | 6h18 | 9:48 AM Malmö | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:24 AM Strömstad | 6h24 | 10:48 AM Malmö | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 AM Strömstad | 5h37 | 10:57 AM Malmö | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Strömstad | 5h37 | 11:57 AM Malmö | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Strömstad to Malmö run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€30) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 240 miles (387 km) distance in 5h 37m.
Distance 240 miles (387 km) |
Average train duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€30) |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 5h 37m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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