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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $89, while a bus costs an average of $106.
Distance: 362 miles (583 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price | $246 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 20m Average total duration Fastest 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 5m Average total duration 13h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Dortmund to Malmö
Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Malmö, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Malmö:
A train is $17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Malmö costing on average $106.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 5m.
Tickets start at around $89 compared to roughly $246 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $158. The journey takes 8h 50m versus 8h 43m 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 Dortmund to Malmö
How to get from Dortmund to Malmö by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Malmö is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 612 · RJ 382 · Bus 295
1:25 PM 9h52 Dortmund Hbf 11:17 PM Malmö Centralstation $70 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 612 · RJ 382 · Bus 295
1:25 PM 9h52 Dortmund Hbf 11:17 PM Malmö Centralstation $70 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 612 · RJ 382 · Bus 295
1:25 PM 9h52 Dortmund Hbf 11:17 PM Malmö Centralstation $70 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 610 · ECE 392 · Bus 367
3:25 PM 10h05 Dortmund Hbf 1:30 AM Malmö Centralstation $70 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 108 · 11180 · IC 5766 · IC 70180
4:25 PM 12h05 Dortmund Hbf 4:30 AM Malmö Centralstation $79 1 One-way 4 transfers - ICE 200 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70172
2:25 PM 12h05 Dortmund Hbf 2:30 AM Malmö Centralstation $82 1 One-way 4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
6:45 PM 17h15 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf 12:00 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan $72 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
2:00 AM 15h05 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf 5:05 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan $72 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
10:40 AM 14h50 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf 1:30 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Malmö:
A train is $17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Malmö costing on average $106.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 5m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Malmö as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Copenhagen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Malmö Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Malmö by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, KLR to go to Malmö by bus.
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