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Compare train and bus for Malmö to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€15 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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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 |
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Bus |
€8 |
0:55 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€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.
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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.
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.
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