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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $132.
Distance: 408 miles (657 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$136 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $275 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 9m Average total duration Fastest 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 30m Average total duration 15h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg 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 Cologne to Malmö:
A bus is $52 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Malmö costing on average $136 (€108).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Malmö
How to get from Cologne to Malmö by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Malmö is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM17h30Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)5:05 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$951One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM19h20Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)6:55 PMMalmö, Hyllie$941One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX4427+
LX1276+
1128 Öresundstågen2:15 PM6h40Cologne Bonn Airport8:55 PMMalmö Centralstation$9731One-way2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 616 · RJ 1176+1110 Öresundstågen8:11 AM10h29Cologne Hbf6:40 PMMalmö Centralstation$1931One-way2 transfers
- ICE 616 · RJ 1176+1112 Öresundstågen8:11 AM10h44Cologne Hbf6:55 PMMalmö Centralstation$1931One-way2 transfers
- ICE 616 · RJ 1176+1114 Öresundstågen8:11 AM10h59Cologne Hbf7:10 PMMalmö Centralstation$1931One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 PM20h40Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)2:25 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$981One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus4:14 PM15h31Cologne Hbf7:45 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$1171One-way2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 AM19h30Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)11:35 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$981One-way1 transfer
- LX4427+LX1276+1130 Öresundstågen2:15 PM6h55Cologne Bonn Airport9:10 PMMalmö Centralstation$9731One-way2 transfers
- LX4427+LX1276+1132 Öresundstågen2:15 PM7h10Cologne Bonn Airport9:25 PMMalmö Centralstation$9731One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Malmö:
A bus is $52 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Malmö costing on average $136 (€108).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Malmö as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Malmö by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Wupsi to go to Malmö by bus.
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