How to travel from Malmö to Hamburg

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 train with an average price of €18.

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

A train is €31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Hamburg costing on average €48.

A train is €62 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Malmö to Hamburg costing on average €79.

The fastest way to travel from Malmö to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 6h 12m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 31m.

Ferry takes on average 10h 7m.

The distance from Malmö to Hamburg is approximately 184 miles (297 km).

The average frequency per day from Malmö to Hamburg is:

• Around 95 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.
• Around 3 ferries 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 Travemünde (Skandinavienkai).

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 Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, SJ to go to Hamburg by train.
• Travel with FINNLINES, TT Line, TT-Line to go to Hamburg by ferry.
• Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus to go to Hamburg by bus.

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

• 1 direct trains per day with Snälltåget, SJ.
• 3 direct ferries per day with FINNLINES, TT Line, TT-Line .
• 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus.

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

Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.

Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.