- Must visit
Moderna Museet Malmö
Branch of Sweden’s national museum of modern and contemporary art, known for major temporary exhibitions in a striking former power station.
Cheapest price
$103
Average price
$190
Fastest journey
14 h 56 m
Average duration
15 h 56 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
966 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Malmö is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Malmö will cost around $190 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
Of the 8 trains that leave Zurich for Malmö on Sat, Jun 13, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct trains cover the 966 km distance in an average of 15 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h 56 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest trains will take 17 h 26 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 Zurich to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 600 miles (966 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$201 Average price | $114 Average price Cheapest | $436 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 1m Average total duration Fastest 15h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 15m Average total duration 20h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.4kg 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 Zurich to Malmö:
A bus is $87 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Malmö costing on average $201 (€163).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 45m.
Tickets start at around $201 (€163) compared to roughly $436 (€354) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $235 (€191). The journey takes 15h 31m versus 13h 55m 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 Zurich to Malmö trains for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:34 AM Zurich | 15h51 | 2:25 AM Malmö | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:34 PM Zurich | 20h36 | 9:10 AM Malmö | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:37 PM Zurich | 21h33 | 11:10 AM Malmö | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:59 PM Zurich | 21h26 | 11:25 AM Malmö | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 13 | |||||
![]() | 5:59 AM Zurich | 19h26 | 1:25 AM Malmö | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:59 AM Zurich | 14h56 | 9:55 PM Malmö | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:34 AM Zurich | 15h34 | 12:08 AM Malmö | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:59 AM Zurich | 17h26 | 2:25 AM Malmö | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Zurich to Malmö run on average 4 times per day, taking around 15h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $87 (€70) but you can travel from only $71 (€58) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 600 miles (966 km) distance in 14h 56m.
Distance 600 miles (966 km) |
Average train duration 15h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€70) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 14h 56m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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Branch of Sweden’s national museum of modern and contemporary art, known for major temporary exhibitions in a striking former power station.
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Prices are high by European standards, especially for dining and hotels, but public transport and budget lunches can help control costs.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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