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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
$121
Average price
$233
Fastest journey
16 h 45 m
Average duration
21 h 33 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
854 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Malmö is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Malmö will cost around $233 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $121.
Of the 4 trains that leave Vienna for Malmö on Fri, Jun 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 854 km distance in an average of 21 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 h 45 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 1 d 2 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 Vienna to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 530 miles (854 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$185 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest | $391 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 11m Average total duration Fastest 16h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 33m Average total duration 20h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Vienna to Malmö:
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Malmö costing on average $185 (€151).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 41m.
Bus takes on average 20h 3m.
Tickets start at around $185 (€151) compared to roughly $391 (€319) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $206 (€168). The journey takes 16h 41m versus 14h 5m 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 Vienna to Malmö trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 106 · EC 282 · RJ 382 · R 1148 | 6:10 AM Vienna Hbf | 17h15 | 11:25 PM Malmö Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
RJ 256 · RJ 176 · ECE 392 · R 1168 | 7:10 AM Vienna Hbf | 19h15 | 2:25 AM Malmö Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
EC 206 · EC 280 · RJ 176 · ECE 392 | 8:10 AM Vienna Hbf | 18h15 | 2:25 AM Malmö Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
RJX 262 · ICE 1006 · ICE 506 · 11180 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 19h57 | 4:25 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6 transfers | |
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Trains from Vienna to Malmö run on average 3 times per day, taking around 16h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $94 (€77) but you can travel from only $72 (€59) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 530 miles (854 km) distance in 16h 45m.
Distance 530 miles (854 km) |
Average train duration 16h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $94 (€77) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 16h 45m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Best time to book 6 days |
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