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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 an average ticket price of €86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €86, while a flight costs an average of €157.
Distance: 408 miles (657 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€92 Average price | €86 Average price Cheapest | €157 Average price | €220 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 41m Average total duration 10h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 21m Average total duration 15h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Malmö
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Malmö, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Malmö:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Malmö costing on average €92.
A bus is €72 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Malmö costing on average €157.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 41m.
Bus takes on average 16h 21m.
Tickets start at around €92 compared to roughly €220 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €129. The journey takes 10h 11m versus 9h 35m 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 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.
4:45 PM 20h40 Cologne 1:25 PM Malmö €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:45 PM 20h40 Cologne 1:25 PM Malmö €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:35 PM 18h15 Cologne 4:50 PM Malmö €56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:45 PM 20h40 Cologne 12:25 PM Malmö €64 1 One-way 0 transfers8:45 PM 21h10 Cologne 5:55 PM Malmö €65 1 One-way 0 transfers9:35 PM 19h20 Cologne 4:55 PM Malmö €100 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Malmö:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Malmö costing on average €92.
A bus is €72 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Malmö costing on average €157.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 41m.
Bus takes on average 16h 21m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Malmo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Malmö Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
- Travel with Eurowings to go to Malmö by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, KLR to go to Malmö by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Malmö by train.
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