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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Malmö to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a ferry costs an average of $32.

Distance: 184 miles (297 km)

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$64

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$60

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$97

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6h 56m

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6h 31m

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10h 11m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Malmö to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $60 (€48).

This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Hamburg:

A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Hamburg costing on average $64 (€52).

A bus is $38 (€31) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Malmö to Hamburg costing on average $97 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from Malmö to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 6h 26m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 31m.

Ferry takes on average 9h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Malmö and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Malmö to Hamburg among Omio's users.

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from Malmö to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 AM6h55
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    12:05 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 AM6h55
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    12:05 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Oresundstag1049 Öresundstågen+Sas AirwaysSK649
    10:05 AM4h35
    Malmö Centralstation
    2:40 PMHamburg Airport
    $5451One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnR 1157 · IC 70101 · IC 5751 · 11159
    11:35 PM8h47
    Malmö Centralstation
    8:22 AMHamburg Hbf
    $561One-way
    3 transfers
  • Oresundstag1181 Öresundstågen+Deutsche BahnRJ 1171 · S1
    2:38 AM8h35
    Malmö Triangeln station
    11:13 AMHamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)
    $591One-way
    2 transfers
  • Oresundstag1177 Öresundstågen+Deutsche BahnRJ 1171 · S1
    1:38 AM9h35
    Malmö Triangeln station
    11:13 AMHamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)
    $591One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:10 AM6h35
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    2:45 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:05 AM6h40
    Malmö, Hyllie
    2:45 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $611One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:35 PM7h15
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    7:50 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • Oresundstag1005 Öresundstågen+Sas AirwaysSK1641
    4:35 AM4h45
    Malmö Centralstation
    9:20 AMHamburg Airport
    $5451One-way
    1 transfer
  • Oresundstag1025 Öresundstågen+Sas AirwaysSK1647
    7:05 AM4h50
    Malmö Centralstation
    11:55 AMHamburg Airport
    $5451One-way
    1 transfer
  • Oresundstag1047 Öresundstågen+Sas AirwaysSK649
    9:50 AM4h50
    Malmö Centralstation
    2:40 PMHamburg Airport
    $5451One-way
    1 transfer
  • FINNLINESFinnlines
    4:00 PM8h45
    Malmö Port
    12:45 AMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • FINNLINESFinnlines
    10:00 AM9h15
    Malmö Port
    7:15 PMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Malmö to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Malmö and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Malmö to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $60 (€48).

This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Hamburg:

A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Hamburg costing on average $64 (€52).

A bus is $38 (€31) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Malmö to Hamburg costing on average $97 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from Malmö to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 6h 26m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 31m.

Ferry takes on average 9h 11m.

The distance from Malmö to Hamburg is approximately 184 miles (297 km).
The average frequency per day from Malmö to Hamburg is:
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 ferries per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Malmö to Hamburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Malmö Port and arrive in Port of Travemünde.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Malmö to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FINNLINES, TT-Line to go to Hamburg by ferry.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SJ, Snälltåget, Sylt Shuttle Plus, Oresundstag to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, Vy Buss to go to Hamburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Malmö to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct ferries per day with FINNLINES, TT-Line .
  • 2 direct trains per day with SJ, Snälltåget.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Malmö to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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