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Compare train and bus for Malmö to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $112.
Distance: 408 miles (657 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$159 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest |
10h 1m Average total duration Fastest 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 3m Average total duration 12h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Cologne:
A bus is $87 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Cologne costing on average $159 (€159).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Malmö to Cologne
How to get from Malmö to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM16h25Malmö, Hyllie7:40 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$791One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM16h25Malmö, Hyllie7:40 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$791One-way1 transfer
Fastest
1007 Öresundstågen+
LH2439 · LH19764:52 AM7h33Malmö Centralstation12:25 PMCologne Bonn Airport$4791One-way2 transfers
Other options
- R 1057 · ICL 50047 · IC 5761 · 1117911:05 AM12h44Malmö Centralstation11:49 PMCologne Hbf$1061One-way5 transfers
- R 1039 · RJ 13465 · ICE 6158:50 AM10h56Malmö Centralstation7:46 PMCologne Hbf$1101One-way2 transfers
- R 1053 · ECE 395 · ICE 20710:35 AM12h13Malmö Centralstation10:48 PMCologne Hbf$1261One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM16h50Malmö, Norra Vallgatan7:40 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$791One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain5:10 AM13h46Malmö, Norra Vallgatan6:56 PMCologne Hbf$841One-way2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM16h10Malmö, Norra Vallgatan9:20 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$841One-way2 transfers
- 1099 Öresundstågen+
OS998 · OS2494:20 PM27h45Malmö Centralstation8:05 PMCologne Bonn Airport$2121One-way2 transfers - 1097 Öresundstågen+OS998 · OS2494:05 PM28h00Malmö Centralstation8:05 PMCologne Bonn Airport$2121One-way2 transfers
- 1095 Öresundstågen+OS998 · OS2493:50 PM28h15Malmö Centralstation8:05 PMCologne Bonn Airport$2121One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Cologne:
A bus is $87 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Cologne costing on average $159 (€159).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 33m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, Oresundstag to go to Cologne by train.
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