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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €76 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 21m. 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 €76, while a bus costs an average of €87.
Distance: 316 miles (509 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€76 Average price Cheapest | €87 Average price | €229 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 21m Average total duration Fastest 9h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Malmö
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Malmö, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Malmö:
A train is €12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dresden to Malmö costing on average €87.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 13m.
Tickets start at around €76 compared to roughly €229 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €153. The journey takes 9h 51m versus 9h 6m 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 Dresden to Malmö
How to get from Dresden to Malmö by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Malmö is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM 18h35 Dresden, Bf Neustadt 11:35 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan €53 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM 18h35 Dresden, Bf Neustadt 11:35 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan €53 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
RJ 384 · R 213828:53 AM 9h39 Dresden Hbf 6:32 PM Malmö Centralstation €140 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
RJ 176 · ECE 392 · R 11602:53 PM 10h02 Dresden Hbf 12:55 AM Malmö Centralstation €54 1 One-way 2 transfers
RJ 172 · 11288 · 11188 · IC 57506:53 PM 16h17 Dresden Hbf 11:10 AM Malmö Centralstation €62 1 One-way 5 transfers
RJ 172 · 11288 · 11188 · IC 57506:53 PM 16h17 Dresden Hbf 11:10 AM Malmö Centralstation €62 1 One-way 5 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM 14h15 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 1:30 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan €53 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 PM 15h55 Dresden, Bf Neustadt 9:25 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan €53 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM 16h55 Dresden, Bf Neustadt 2:25 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan €53 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Malmö:
A train is €12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dresden to Malmö costing on average €87.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 13m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Malmö as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Copenhagen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Malmö Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Comati PSG to go to Malmö by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, metronom to go to Malmö by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Infobus, Comati PSG.
- 0 direct trains per day with Snälltåget.
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