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Compare bus and train for Bologna to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $105 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 20h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $105, while a bus costs an average of $151.
Distance: 771 miles (1241 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$105 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 56m Average total duration Fastest 20h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36h 13m Average total duration 35h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train 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 Bologna to Malmö:
A train is $47 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Malmö costing on average $151.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 13m.
Tickets start at around $105 compared to roughly $84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-20.17. The journey takes 20h 26m versus 18h 25m 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.
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How to get from Bologna to Malmö by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Malmö is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:00 PM35h25Bologna9:25 AMMalmö$1611One-way1 transfer
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10:00 PM35h25Bologna9:25 AMMalmö$1611One-way1 transfer
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11:30 PM32h35Bologna8:05 AMMalmö$1651One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Malmö:
A train is $47 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Malmö costing on average $151.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 13m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Malmö as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Malmö Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Malmö by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Malmö by train.
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