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Compare train and bus for Hanover to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a train costs an average of $110.
Distance: 259 miles (418 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$110 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $215 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 21m Average total duration Fastest 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Hanover to Malmö:
A train is $47 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hanover to Malmö costing on average $110.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 37m.
Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $215 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $152. The journey takes 7h 27m versus 6h 46m 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 Hanover to Malmö
How to get from Hanover to Malmö by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanover to Malmö is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:05 PM11h15Hanover Central Station8:20 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$731One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:05 PM11h15Hanover Central Station8:20 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$731One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 774 · 11166 · RJ 384 · R 111011:08 AM7h32Hanover Hbf6:40 PMMalmö Centralstation$1961One-way3 transfers
Other options
ICE 772 · ECE 394 · R 11281:08 PM7h47Hanover Hbf8:55 PMMalmö Centralstation$1661One-way2 transfers
ICE 886 · RJ 384 · R 111010:36 AM8h04Hanover Hbf6:40 PMMalmö Centralstation$1831One-way2 transfers
ICE 8 · 11168 · IC 5760 · IC 5015612:08 PM9h02Hanover Hbf9:10 PMMalmö Centralstation$1961One-way4 transfers
FlixBus7:40 AM9h25Hanover Central Station5:05 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$1011One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 AM11h15Hanover Central Station6:55 PMMalmö, Hyllie$1091One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 PM10h50Hanover Central Station11:35 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$1151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Malmö:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Malmö costing on average $110.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 7m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Malmö as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Malmö Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
- Travel with KLR, FlixBus to go to Malmö by bus.
- Travel with Snälltåget, Deutsche Bahn to go to Malmö by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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