How to travel from Gothenburg to Malmö

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Compare train and bus 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 €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €14.

Distance: 150 miles (242 km)

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€33

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€21

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3h 21m

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2h 51m

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4h 13m

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3h 43m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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from Gothenburg to Malmö

How to get from Gothenburg to Malmö by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Malmö is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:10AM3h15
Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
01:25PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
$361One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Vy Bus4You600
07:00AM3h25
Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
10:25AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
$311One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SJ485 SJ 3000
10:39AM2h17
Gothenburg Centralstation
12:56PMMalmö Centralstation
$651One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Oresundstag1071 Öresundstågen
09:55AM2h53
Gothenburg Centralstation
12:48PMMalmö Centralstation
$561One-way
0 transfers
Oresundstag1079 Öresundstågen
10:55AM2h53
Gothenburg Centralstation
01:48PMMalmö Centralstation
$561One-way
0 transfers
Oresundstag1063 Öresundstågen
08:55AM2h53
Gothenburg Centralstation
11:48AMMalmö Centralstation
$561One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:30AM3h15
Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
02:45PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
$361One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM3h05
Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
10:05AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
$341One-way
0 transfers
Vy Bus4You600
11:15AM3h25
Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
02:40PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
$361One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Gothenburg to Malmö

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Gothenburg to Malmö, 62,60% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Gothenburg to Malmö and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Gothenburg to Malmö

Travel to Malmö easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gothenburg to Malmö.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Gothenburg and Malmö including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Malmö is a train with an average price of $18 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Malmö:

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Malmö costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Malmö is by train with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Malmö take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 10m.

The distance from Gothenburg to Malmö is approximately 150 miles (242 km).
The average frequency per day from Gothenburg to Malmö is:
  • Around 28 trains per day.
  • Around 26 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Malmö as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gothenburg to Malmö:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Malmö Centralstation.
  • Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gothenburg to Malmö, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Malmö by train.
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss, Västtrafik to go to Malmö by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gothenburg to Malmö with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct trains per day with Oresundstag, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ).
  • 14 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss.
Omio customers who travel from Gothenburg to Malmö often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Berlin, Oslo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Malmö and these popular destinations at a great price.

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