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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Hamburg to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of Kč 1,021 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of Kč 1,021, while a flight costs an average of Kč 12,149.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Flight | Driving |
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Kč 1,021 Average price Cheapest | Kč 1,527 Average price | Kč 2,523 Average price | Kč 12,149 Average price | Kč 3,898 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 16m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Hamburg to Malmö
Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Malmö, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Malmö:
A train is Kč 506 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Malmö costing on average Kč 1,527.
A train is Kč 1,502 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Malmö costing on average Kč 2,523.
A train is Kč 11,128 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Malmö costing on average Kč 12,149.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 36m.
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 16m.
Tickets start at around Kč 1,021 compared to roughly Kč 3,898 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč 2,877. The journey takes 6h 6m versus 5h 14m 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 Hamburg to Malmö
How to get from Hamburg to Malmö by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Malmö is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
06:05 AM 5h55 Hamburg 12:00 PM Malmö Kč 1,181 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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6:05 AM 5h55 Hamburg 12:00 PM Malmö Kč 1,181 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- RJ 384 · R 1110
1:08 PM 5h32 Hamburg Altona 6:40 PM Malmö Centralstation Kč 2,864 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- ECE 392 · R 1160
6:53 PM 6h02 Hamburg Hbf 12:55 AM Malmö Centralstation Kč 1,614 1 One-way 1 transfer - ECE 396 · R 1094
10:53 AM 5h47 Hamburg Hbf 4:40 PM Malmö Centralstation Kč 2,499 1 One-way 1 transfer - RJ 382 · R 1144
4:57 PM 5h58 Hamburg Altona 10:55 PM Malmö Centralstation Kč 2,499 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
11:20 PM 9h00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 8:20 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan Kč 1,692 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:30 PM 7h05 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 11:35 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan Kč 1,900 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:00 PM 7h30 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 1:30 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan Kč 1,900 1 One-way 0 transfers
TT Line9:30 PM 8h45 Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) 6:15 AM Port of Trelleborg Kč 2,604 1 One-way 0 transfers- Finnlines
10:00 PM 9h15 Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) 7:15 AM Malmö Port Kč 2,812 1 One-way 0 transfers - Finnlines
10:00 PM 9h15 Port of Travemünde 7:15 AM Malmö Port Kč 2,812 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Malmö:
A train is Kč 506 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Malmö costing on average Kč 1,527.
A train is Kč 1,502 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Malmö costing on average Kč 2,523.
A train is Kč 11,128 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Malmö costing on average Kč 12,149.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 36m.
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 16m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 ferries per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Malmö as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Copenhagen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Malmö Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
- Ferries mostly depart from Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) and arrive in Malmö Port.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, SJ, Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft to go to Malmö by train.
- Travel with Sas Airways to go to Malmö by flight.
- Travel with FINNLINES, TT Line, TT-Line to go to Malmö by ferry.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus to go to Malmö by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Snälltåget, SJ.
- 2 direct flights per day with Sas Airways.
- 3 direct ferries per day with FINNLINES, TT Line, TT-Line .
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus.
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