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Compare train and bus for Leipzig to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €97 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 12m. 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 train costs an average of €97, while a bus costs an average of €125.
Distance: 295 miles (476 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€97 Average price Cheapest | €125 Average price | €210 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 12m Average total duration Fastest 9h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 39m Average total duration 13h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Malmö:
A train is €28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leipzig to Malmö costing on average €125.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 39m.
Tickets start at around €97 compared to roughly €210 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €113. The journey takes 9h 42m versus 8h 22m 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 Leipzig to Malmö
How to get from Leipzig to Malmö by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Malmö is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:45 AM13h25Leipzig8:10 PMMalmö€471One-way0 transfers
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6:45 AM13h25Leipzig8:10 PMMalmö€471One-way0 transfers
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6:45 AM13h25Leipzig8:10 PMMalmö€471One-way0 transfers
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6:00 PM14h25Leipzig8:25 AMMalmö€471One-way0 transfers
5:50 AM16h45Leipzig10:35 PMMalmö€541One-way0 transfers
5:10 PM15h15Leipzig8:25 AMMalmö€661One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Malmö:
A train is €28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leipzig to Malmö costing on average €125.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 39m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Malmö as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Malmö Centralstation.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Malmö by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Malmö by train.
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