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Compare train and bus for Duisburg to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $90 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 58m. 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 train costs an average of $90, while a bus costs an average of $184.
Distance: 385 miles (620 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$90 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price | $255 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 58m Average total duration Fastest 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 48m Average total duration 15h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Malmö:
A train is $94 (€78) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Duisburg to Malmö costing on average $184 (€153).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 48m.
Tickets start at around $90 (€75) compared to roughly $255 (€213) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $165 (€138). The journey takes 9h 28m versus 9h 19m 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 Duisburg to Malmö by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Duisburg to Malmö is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:45 PM16h20Duisburg7:05 AMMalmö$591One-way0 transfers
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2:45 PM16h20Duisburg7:05 AMMalmö$591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:45 PM16h00Duisburg5:45 AMMalmö$921One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Malmö:
A train is $94 (€78) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Duisburg to Malmö costing on average $184 (€153).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 48m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Duisburg and Malmö as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Malmö Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Malmö by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Malmö by train.
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