How to travel from Malmö to Copenhagen

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Travel Information between Malmö and Copenhagen

Distance17 miles (28 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$8 - $15
Cheapest modeBus • $8 (€7) • 45 min
Fastest modeTrain • $15 (€14) • 30 min
Popular travel companiesVy Bus4You or Oresundstag

Travel 17 miles (28 km) by train or bus from Malmö to Copenhagen. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Vy Bus4You or Oresundstag among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Malmö to Copenhagen.

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from Malmö to Copenhagen

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:15AM1h00
Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
11:15AMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
$151One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:10PM0h50
Malmö, Hyllie
05:00PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Oresundstag1001 Öresundstågen
04:02AM0h32
Malmö Centralstation
04:34AMCopenhagen Central Station
$211One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Oresundstag1053 Öresundstågen
10:35AM0h34
Malmö Centralstation
11:09AMCopenhagen Central Station
$211One-way
0 transfers
Oresundstag1055 Öresundstågen
10:50AM0h37
Malmö Centralstation
11:27AMCopenhagen Central Station
$211One-way
0 transfers
Oresundstag1057 Öresundstågen
11:05AM0h34
Malmö Centralstation
11:39AMCopenhagen Central Station
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:00PM0h50
Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
12:50PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
$141One-way
0 transfers
Vy Bus4You600
10:25AM0h55
Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
11:20AMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
$201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:45PM1h05
Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
07:50PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
$131One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Malmö to Copenhagen

The journey from Malmö to Copenhagen is popular with travelers for both business and leisure. Traveling from Malmö to Copenhagen is easy to do by trains and buses. Flights are not available due to Copenhagen and Malmö being located just across the Danish/Swedish border from each other. The fastest way is by taking the train while the cheapest way is by taking the bus. Key departure points in Malmö include Malmö Centralstation and Malmö Norra Vallgatan bus station.

Return trips from Copenhagen to Malmö

Malmö to Copenhagen Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

Bus

€8

0:55 h

1 Day Ahead

Train

€15

0:35 h

1 Day Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Malmö to Copenhagen?

Cheapest way to travel from Malmö to Copenhagen

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Malmö to Copenhagen. There are usually 15 buses traveling from Malmö to Copenhagen per day. Swebus operates 4 buses which depart from Malmö Centralstation and take around an hour to arrive at København Ingerslevsgade bus station. FlixBus and Vy bus4you Express operate the rest of the buses which depart from Malmö Norra Vallgatan bus station and arrive at København Ingerslevsgade bus station after an hour of travel time. The first bus of the day departs Malmö at 5:10 a.m., while the last leaves at 10:30 p.m.


Fastest way to travel from Malmö to Copenhagen

Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Malmö to Copenhagen. There are over a hundred trains traveling from Malmö to Copenhagen per day operated by Øresundståg, SJ, and DSB. All trains traveling from Malmö to Copenhagen depart from Malmö centralstation and take between 35 minutes to an hour to arrive at København H train station. Trains traveling from Malmö to Copenhagen are usually direct. Malmö to Copenhagen trains depart multiple times per hour throughout the day and night. The first train departs Malmö at 12:33 a.m. while the last leaves at 11:33 p.m.


Most popular way to travel from Malmö to Copenhagen

Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Malmö to Copenhagen. Taking the train can be up to 30 minutes faster than taking the bus. There are over a hundred trains that travel from Malmö to Copenhagen every day, with the first train departing København H train station at 12:33 a.m. Trains depart Copenhagen consistently through the day, usually multiple times per hour by different train companies.


How to get from Malmö to Copenhagen

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Malmö to Copenhagen, 95,56% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Malmö to Copenhagen and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Malmö to Copenhagen

Travel to Copenhagen 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 Malmö to Copenhagen.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Malmö to Copenhagen: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Copenhagen from Malmö is by taking a bus, which costs on average $8 (€7).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Malmö to Copenhagen:

Taking a bus costs $7 (€6) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $15 (€14).

The fastest way from Malmö to Copenhagen is by train with an average journey time of 30 min.

There are alternative travel options to Copenhagen that take longer:

Getting to Copenhagen by bus takes 45 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 17 miles (28 km) between Malmö and Copenhagen.

The average frequency per day from Malmö to Copenhagen is:

  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • 25 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Malmö and Copenhagen as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Malmö to Copenhagen:

  • Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Malmö to Copenhagen depart from Malmö Centralstation to Copenhagen Central Station.

The following travel companies offer services from Malmö to Copenhagen:

  • Vy Bus4You, FlixBus or Norwegian Railways (VY) can get you to Copenhagen by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Malmö to Copenhagen for $8 (€7) on Omio.
  • Travel with Oresundstag, SJ or Snälltåget to go to Copenhagen by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find SJ Malmö to Copenhagen tickets on Omio for $12 (€11).

Yes, there are direct routes from Malmö to Copenhagen with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 11 direct buses a day to Copenhagen with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus or Norwegian Railways (VY).
  • You can find 25 direct trains per day to Copenhagen with Oresundstag or Snälltåget.

Direct services to Copenhagen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Looking to extend your trip from Malmö to Copenhagen? Many Omio customers who go from Malmö to Copenhagen usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Stockholm, Berlin, Paris or Hamburg. If you're looking to explore Stockholm, Berlin, Paris or Hamburg from Copenhagen, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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