How to travel from Malmö to Gothenburg

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Travel Information from Malmö to Gothenburg

Distance150 miles (242 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$18 - $20
Cheapest modeBus • $18 (€16) • 3 h 20 min
Fastest modeTrain • $20 (€18) • 2 h 26 min
Popular travel companiesVy Bus4You or Oresundstag

Take a train or bus to travel 150 miles (242 km) to Gothenburg from Malmö. 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 Gothenburg.

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from Malmö to Gothenburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

Vy Bus4You600
09:50AM3h25
Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
01:15PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
$231One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Vy Bus4You600
10:45PM3h25
Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
02:10AMGöteborg, Åkareplatsen
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SJ448 SJ 3000
04:38PM2h27
Malmö Centralstation
07:05PMGothenburg Centralstation
$481One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SJ484 SJ 3000
10:04AM2h31
Malmö Centralstation
12:35PMGothenburg Centralstation
$291One-way
0 transfers
SJ430 X 2000
07:31AM2h34
Malmö Centralstation
10:05AMGothenburg Centralstation
$271One-way
0 transfers
Skånetrafiken5 Skånetrafiken+SJ484 SJ 3000
09:47AM2h48
Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken
12:35PMGothenburg Centralstation
$331One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM3h20
Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
12:05PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
$271One-way
0 transfers
Vy Bus4You600
11:00AM3h25
Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
02:25PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
$241One-way
0 transfers
Vy Bus4You600
07:30AM3h25
Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
10:55AMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
$231One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Malmö to Gothenburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Malmö to Gothenburg, 67,87% 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 Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg

Travel to Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg.

FAQs

You can get from Malmö to Gothenburg 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Gothenburg from Malmö is by taking a bus, which costs on average $18 (€16).

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

Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Malmö and Gothenburg is by train, which takes on average 2 h 26 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 3 h 20 min.

The distance is approximately 150 miles (242 km) from Malmö to Gothenburg.

The average frequency per day from Malmö to Gothenburg is:

  • 10 buses per day.
  • 17 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Malmö to Gothenburg 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 from Malmö to Gothenburg:

  • Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Gothenburg Centralstation.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Malmö to Gothenburg:

  • You can travel to Gothenburg from Malmö by bus with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss or Norwegian Railways (VY). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $18 (€16) with FlixBus from Malmö to Gothenburg.
  • You can travel between Malmö and Gothenburg by train with Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, Västtrafik or Swedish Railways (SJ). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $20 (€18) with SJ from Malmö to Gothenburg.

Yes, there are direct services available from Malmö to Gothenburg with the following travel companies:

  • Direct bus available with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss or Norwegian Railways (VY) 10 direct buses per day.
  • Direct train available with Oresundstag, SJ or Swedish Railways (SJ) 16 direct trains per day.

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

Omio customers who travel from Malmö to Gothenburg often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo or Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gothenburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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