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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 $31. 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 $31, and a ferry costs an average of $32.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry |
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$63 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price |
6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 $63 (€52).
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Malmö to Hamburg costing on average $96 (€79).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
Ferry takes on average 9h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Malmö to Hamburg
How to get from Malmö to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Hamburg is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Finnlines4:00 PM8h45Malmö Port12:45 AMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)$491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Finnlines4:00 PM8h45Malmö Port12:45 AMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1005 Öresundstågen+
SK16414:35 AM4h35Malmö Centralstation9:10 AMHamburg Airport$7951One-way1 transfer
Other options
R 1071 · ECE 39712:50 PM6h56Malmö Centralstation7:46 PMHamburg Hbf$601One-way1 transfer
R 1007 · RJ 134634:52 AM6h59Malmö Centralstation11:51 AMHamburg Harburg$611One-way1 transfer
R 1097 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199 · S34:05 PM7h07Malmö Centralstation11:12 PMHamburg Altona$661One-way3 transfers
FlixBus12:30 PM6h55Malmö, Norra Vallgatan7:25 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$571One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 AM6h55Malmö, Norra Vallgatan12:05 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$611One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:20 PM8h40Malmö, Norra Vallgatan6:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$841One-way0 transfers
1001 Öresundstågen+
SK16414:05 AM5h05Malmö Centralstation9:10 AMHamburg Airport$7951One-way1 transfer
1189 Öresundstågen+
SK16413:35 AM5h35Malmö Centralstation9:10 AMHamburg Airport$7951One-way1 transfer
6802 Öresundstågen+
SK16412:45 AM6h25Malmö Centralstation9:10 AMHamburg Airport$7951One-way1 transfer
Finnlines10:00 AM9h15Malmö Port7:15 PMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)$491One-way0 transfers
TT Line11:00 AM7h30Port of Trelleborg6:30 PMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)$671One-way0 transfers
TT Line10:30 PM9h15Port of Trelleborg7:45 AMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)$1321One-way0 transfers
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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 $63 (€52).
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Malmö to Hamburg costing on average $96 (€79).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
Ferry takes on average 9h 11m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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