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Compare bus and train for Gothenburg to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Gothenburg to Malmö:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Malmö costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
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How to get from Gothenburg to Malmö by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Malmö is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6007:00 AM3h25Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen10:25 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6007:00 AM3h25Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen10:25 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
485 SJ 300010:39 AM2h17Gothenburg Centralstation12:56 PMMalmö Centralstation$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
481 SJ 30006:39 AM2h18Gothenburg Centralstation8:57 AMMalmö Centralstation$331One-way0 transfers
18 Västtrafik · 3125 Västtrafik+
31 Snälltåget+
5 Skånetrafiken6:15 PM3h39Göteborg, Lilla Bommen9:54 PMMalmö, Stapelbäddsparken$381One-way3 transfers
481 SJ 3000+
5 Skånetrafiken6:39 AM2h40Gothenburg Centralstation9:19 AMMalmö, Stapelbäddsparken$421One-way1 transfer
6004:55 PM3h40Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen8:35 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$271One-way0 transfers
6003:45 PM3h25Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen7:10 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$291One-way0 transfers
6002:40 PM3h25Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen6:05 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Malmö:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Malmö costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 44 trains per day.
- Around 42 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Malmö as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Malmö Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken.
- Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Malmö by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss to go to Malmö by bus.
- 16 direct trains per day with Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ).
- 14 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss.
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