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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Aarhus to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aarhus to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a ferry costs an average of $127.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $127 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Aarhus to Malmö
Compare the available ways to get from Aarhus to Malmö, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aarhus to Malmö:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aarhus to Malmö costing on average $74 (€62).
A bus is $74 (€62) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Aarhus to Malmö costing on average $127 (€106).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
Ferry takes on average 5h 44m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€45) compared to roughly $77 (€64) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€20). The journey takes 4h 46m versus 3h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Aarhus to Malmö
How to get from Aarhus to Malmö by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aarhus to Malmö is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:20 PM 6h10 Aarhus, Rutebilstationen 1:30 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus7:20 PM 6h10 Aarhus, Rutebilstationen 1:30 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
3010:20 AM 3h12 Aarhus Hovedbanegård 1:32 PM Copenhagen Lufthavn $74 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
269:20 AM 3h12 Aarhus Hovedbanegård 12:32 PM Copenhagen Lufthavn $74 1 One-way 0 transfers
228:20 AM 3h12 Aarhus Hovedbanegård 11:32 AM Copenhagen Lufthavn $74 1 One-way 0 transfers
3411:20 AM 3h12 Aarhus Hovedbanegård 2:32 PM Copenhagen Lufthavn $74 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM 6h30 Aarhus, Rutebilstationen 11:35 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:20 AM 7h05 Aarhus, Rutebilstationen 2:25 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aarhus to Malmö:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aarhus to Malmö costing on average $74 (€62).
A bus is $74 (€62) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Aarhus to Malmö costing on average $127 (€106).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
Ferry takes on average 5h 44m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aarhus and Malmö as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Aarhus Airport and arrive in Copenhagen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aarhus Hovedbanegård and arrive in Copenhagen Lufthavn.
- Buses mostly depart from Aarhus, Rutebilstationen and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Grenå and arrive in Danmarksterminalen Halmstad Stena Line.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Malmö by bus.
- Travel with Stena Line to go to Malmö by ferry.
- Travel with DSB, CFL to go to Malmö by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
- 4 direct trains per day with DSB.
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