How to travel from Cologne to Malmö

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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 €41. 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 €41, and a train costs an average of €105.

Distance: 408 miles (657 km)

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€108

Average price

€69

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10h 9m

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9h 39m

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15h 36m

Average total duration

15h 6m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.6kg

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from Cologne to Malmö

How to get from Cologne to Malmö by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Malmö is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
09:01AM14h44
Cologne Hbf
11:45PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
$991One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:50AM21h15
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
08:05AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
$941One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4051+LufthansaLH2442+Oresundstag1116 Öresundstågen
01:20PM6h05
Cologne Bonn Airport
07:25PMMalmö Centralstation
$4241One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 616 · ECE 1174+Oresundstag1112 Öresundstågen
08:11AM10h44
Cologne Hbf
06:55PMMalmö Centralstation
$1931One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 616 · ECE 1174+Oresundstag1114 Öresundstågen
08:11AM10h59
Cologne Hbf
07:10PMMalmö Centralstation
$1931One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 616 · ECE 1174+Oresundstag1116 Öresundstågen
08:11AM11h14
Cologne Hbf
07:25PMMalmö Centralstation
$1931One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:45PM20h40
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
02:25PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
$951One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:15PM18h35
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
05:50PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
$971One-way
2 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
04:14PM15h51
Cologne Hbf
08:05AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
$1531One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4051+LufthansaLH2442+Oresundstag1118 Öresundstågen
01:20PM6h20
Cologne Bonn Airport
07:40PMMalmö Centralstation
$4241One-way
2 transfers
Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4051+LufthansaLH2442+Oresundstag1120 Öresundstågen
01:20PM6h35
Cologne Bonn Airport
07:55PMMalmö Centralstation
$4241One-way
2 transfers
Eurowings LH5348+LufthansaLH2440+Oresundstag1074 Öresundstågen
07:05AM7h05
Cologne Bonn Airport
02:10PMMalmö Centralstation
$7731One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Malmö

Travel to Malmö easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Malmö.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Malmö including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Malmö is a bus with an average price of $52 (€41).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Malmö:

A bus is $80 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Malmö costing on average $132 (€105).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Malmö is by train with an average journey time of 11h 50m.

Other travel options to Malmö take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 34m.

The distance from Cologne to Malmö is approximately 408 miles (657 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Malmö is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Malmö:
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Malmö, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Malmö by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Wupsi to go to Malmö by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Malmö often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Hamburg, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Malmö and these popular destinations at a great price.

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