How to travel from Hamburg to Malmö

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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 bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a ferry costs an average of $32.

Distance: 184 miles (297 km)

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Driving

$64

Average price

$55

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$104

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$182

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 46m

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6h 16m

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7h 22m

Average total duration

6h 52m

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10h 5m

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9h 5m

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5h 14m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Malmö is a bus with an average price of $55 (€45).

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

A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Malmö costing on average $64 (€52).

A bus is $49 (€40) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Malmö costing on average $104 (€85).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Malmö is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Malmö take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 16m.

Bus takes on average 6h 52m.

Ferry takes on average 9h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Malmö including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Malmö among Omio's users.

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from Hamburg to Malmö

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:00 PM7h30
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    1:30 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:00 PM7h30
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    1:30 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK650+Oresundstag1378 Öresundstågen
    3:30 PM2h32
    Hamburg Airport
    6:02 PMMalmö Centralstation
    $4511One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Snälltåget300 Snälltåget
    9:00 PM9h30
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:30 AMMalmö Centralstation
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnECE 392 · R 1168
    6:53 PM7h32
    Hamburg Hbf
    2:25 AMMalmö Centralstation
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn11152 · IC 5752 · ICL 50026 · R 57128
    5:35 AM9h50
    Hamburg Hbf
    3:25 PMMalmö Centralstation
    $711One-way
    6 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 PM7h05
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    11:35 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 PM7h25
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    3:25 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
    $661One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 AM7h40
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    5:05 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
    $711One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK1648+Oresundstag1082 Öresundstågen
    12:30 PM2h40
    Hamburg Airport
    3:10 PMMalmö Centralstation
    $4511One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK646+Oresundstag1062 Öresundstågen
    10:00 AM2h40
    Hamburg Airport
    12:40 PMMalmö Centralstation
    $4511One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK650+Oresundstag1106 Öresundstågen
    3:30 PM2h40
    Hamburg Airport
    6:10 PMMalmö Centralstation
    $4511One-way
    1 transfer
  • FINNLINESFinnlines
    10:00 AM9h15
    Travemünde (Skandinavienkai)
    7:15 PMMalmö Port
    $861One-way
    0 transfers
  • FINNLINESFinnlines
    3:00 AM8h45
    Travemünde (Skandinavienkai)
    11:45 AMMalmö Port
    $1931One-way
    0 transfers
  • FINNLINESFinnlines
    10:00 PM9h15
    Travemünde (Skandinavienkai)
    7:15 AMMalmö Port
    $2301One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Malmö.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Malmö including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Malmö is a bus with an average price of $55 (€45).

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

A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Malmö costing on average $64 (€52).

A bus is $49 (€40) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Malmö costing on average $104 (€85).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Malmö is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Malmö take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 16m.

Bus takes on average 6h 52m.

Ferry takes on average 9h 5m.

The distance from Hamburg to Malmö is approximately 184 miles (297 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Malmö is:
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 3 ferries per day.
  • Around 2 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Malmö:
  • 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 Port of Travemünde and arrive in Malmö Port.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Malmö, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FINNLINES, TT-Line to go to Malmö by ferry.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Malmö by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SJ, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Malmö by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus to go to Malmö by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Malmö with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct ferries per day with FINNLINES, TT-Line .
  • 1 direct trains per day with SJ, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ).
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Malmö often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, 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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