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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 an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a flight costs an average of $385.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$48 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $385 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Gothenburg to Malmö
Compare the available ways to get from Gothenburg to Malmö, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Malmö:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Malmö costing on average $48 (€40).
A bus is $356 (€297) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Malmö costing on average $385 (€321).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 22m.
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€40) compared to roughly $57 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€8). The journey takes 2h 52m versus 2h 49m 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 Gothenburg to Malmö
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.
FlixBus6:05 PM 3h15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen 9:20 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
6:05 PM 3h15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen 9:20 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
487 SJ Snabbtåg12:39 PM 2h17 Gothenburg Centralstation 2:56 PM Malmö Centralstation $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 495 SJ Snabbtåg
8:39 PM 2h37 Gothenburg Centralstation 11:16 PM Malmö Centralstation $29 1 One-way 0 transfers - 493 SJ Snabbtåg
6:39 PM 2h18 Gothenburg Centralstation 8:57 PM Malmö Centralstation $33 1 One-way 0 transfers 
31 Snälltåget+
13224 Västtrafik6:30 PM 2h55 Gothenburg Centralstation 9:25 PM Malmö Centralstation $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
4:05 PM 3h15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen 7:20 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan $24 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:00 AM 3h05 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen 10:05 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan $26 1 One-way 0 transfers - 600
4:55 PM 3h25 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen 8:20 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Malmö:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Malmö costing on average $48 (€40).
A bus is $356 (€297) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Malmö costing on average $385 (€321).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 22m.
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Göteborg-Landvetter Airport and arrive in Copenhagen Airport.
- 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.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Sindbad, Vy Express Sweden to go to Malmö by bus.
- Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, Västtrafik, JLT, vy to go to Malmö by train.
- Travel with Sas Airways to go to Malmö by flight.
- 15 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Sindbad, Vy Express Sweden.
- 20 direct trains per day with Oresundstag, SJ, vy.
- 2 direct flights per day with Sas Airways.
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