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Compare train and bus for Basel to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €61, while a flight costs an average of €382.
Distance: 602 miles (970 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€61 Average price Cheapest | €128 Average price | €382 Average price | €348 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 20m Average total duration 12h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 55m Average total duration 20h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Malmö
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Malmö, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Malmö:
A train is €67 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Basel to Malmö costing on average €128.
A train is €322 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Malmö costing on average €382.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 20m.
Bus takes on average 20h 55m.
Tickets start at around €61 compared to roughly €348 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €287. The journey takes 12h 50m versus 11h 51m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Malmö
How to get from Basel to Malmö by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Malmö is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
2:55 AM 29h25 Basel, Bahnhof 8:20 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan €106 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
2:55 AM 29h25 Basel, Bahnhof 8:20 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan €106 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 204 · ICE 774 · 11166 · RJ 384
5:16 AM 13h16 Basel SBB 6:32 PM Malmö Centralstation €161 1 One-way 4 transfers
Other options
- ICE 76 · RJ 384 · R 21382
4:46 AM 13h46 Basel SBB 6:32 PM Malmö Centralstation €150 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 6 · ECE 392 · R 1162
10:46 AM 14h22 Basel SBB 1:08 AM Malmö Centralstation €170 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 202 · ICE 772 · 11170 · ECE 394
7:16 AM 13h39 Basel SBB 8:55 PM Malmö Centralstation €181 1 One-way 4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:40 PM 22h20 Basel, Bahnhof 5:00 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan €119 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Malmö:
A train is €67 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Basel to Malmö costing on average €128.
A train is €322 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Malmö costing on average €382.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 20m.
Bus takes on average 20h 55m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Malmö as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Copenhagen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Malmö Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Malmö by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SJ, Snälltåget to go to Malmö by train.
- Travel with Sas Airways, easyJet to go to Malmö by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Sas Airways, easyJet.
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