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Compare train and bus for Düsseldorf to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $107 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 42m. 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 $107, while a flight costs an average of $196.
Distance: 396 miles (638 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$107 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price | $196 Average price | $257 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 12m Average total duration 9h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 54m Average total duration 15h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 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 Düsseldorf to Malmö
Compare the available ways to get from Düsseldorf to Malmö, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Malmö:
A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Düsseldorf to Malmö costing on average $114.
A train is $89 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Malmö costing on average $196.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 12m.
Bus takes on average 15h 54m.
Tickets start at around $107 compared to roughly $257 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $151. The journey takes 9h 42m versus 9h 29m 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 Düsseldorf to Malmö
How to get from Düsseldorf to Malmö by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Malmö is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 926 · ICE 610 · ECE 392 · R 1168
2:33 PM 11h52 Düsseldorf Hbf 2:25 AM Malmö Centralstation $67 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 926 · ICE 610 · ECE 392 · R 1168
2:33 PM 11h52 Düsseldorf Hbf 2:25 AM Malmö Centralstation $67 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
- EW4673+
SK1139:50 AM 5h35 Dusseldorf Airport 3:25 PM Malmo Airport $444 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 200 · ECE 392 · R 1168
1:34 PM 12h51 Düsseldorf Hbf 2:25 AM Malmö Centralstation $70 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 104 · 11288 · Bus RE 7X · IC 5750
7:34 PM 15h36 Düsseldorf Hbf 11:10 AM Malmö Centralstation $77 1 One-way 5 transfers - ICE 104 · 11288 · Bus RE 7X · IC 5750
7:34 PM 15h36 Düsseldorf Hbf 11:10 AM Malmö Centralstation $77 1 One-way 5 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:05 PM 19h20 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf 2:25 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan $78 1 One-way 1 transfer 
FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus8:38 AM 14h57 Düsseldorf Hbf 11:35 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan $102 1 One-way 2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:40 PM 19h25 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf 5:05 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan $103 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1800 · KL1223+SK12111:30 AM 11h25 Dusseldorf Airport 10:55 PM Malmo Airport $444 1 One-way 2 transfers- KL1798 · KL1223+SK121
8:15 AM 14h40 Dusseldorf Airport 10:55 PM Malmo Airport $444 1 One-way 2 transfers - KL1798 · KL1219+SK121
8:15 AM 14h40 Dusseldorf Airport 10:55 PM Malmo Airport $444 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Malmö:
A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Düsseldorf to Malmö costing on average $114.
A train is $89 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Malmö costing on average $196.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 12m.
Bus takes on average 15h 54m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf 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 Malmo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Malmö Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Malmö by train.
- Travel with Eurowings, KLM, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane to go to Malmö by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, KLR to go to Malmö by bus.
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