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Compare bus and train for Malmö to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $112 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 13h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $112, while a train costs an average of $165.
Distance: 485 miles (781 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$165 Average price | $112 Average price Cheapest | $296 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 5m Average total duration Fastest 12h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 26m Average total duration 16h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Malmö to Brussels
Compare the available ways to get from Malmö to Brussels, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Brussels:
A bus is $53 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Brussels costing on average $165 (€138).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 26m.
Tickets start at around $165 (€138) compared to roughly $296 (€248) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $131 (€110). The journey takes 12h 35m versus 10h 35m 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 Malmö to Brussels
How to get from Malmö to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM 20h05 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 1:15 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) $133 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM 20h05 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 1:15 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) $133 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
R 1041 · RJ 385 · ICE 615 · ICE 3189:05 AM 14h30 Malmö Centralstation 11:35 PM Brussels-Midi $203 1 One-way 3 transfers
Other options
R 51157 · IC 50101 · IC 5751 · 1115911:35 PM 16h00 Malmö Centralstation 3:35 PM Brussels-Midi $157 1 One-way 5 transfers
R 51087 · ICL 59 · IC 5765 · Bus 791152:50 PM 20h45 Malmö Centralstation 11:35 AM Brussels-Midi $157 1 One-way 6 transfers
R 1059 · ECE 395 · ICE 617 · 2643611:20 AM 18h27 Malmö Centralstation 5:47 AM Brussels-Midi $206 1 One-way 5 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM 19h55 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 4:05 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) $139 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM 23h55 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 12:25 PM Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin) $154 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 PM 24h50 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 10:10 PM Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin) $188 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Brussels:
A bus is $53 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Brussels costing on average $165 (€138).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 26m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Brussels as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Brussels by train.
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