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Compare train and bus for Malmö to Flensburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Flensburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, while a bus costs an average of $48.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Malmö to Flensburg
Compare the available ways to get from Malmö to Flensburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Flensburg:
A train is $27 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Flensburg costing on average $48.
Other travel options to Flensburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $185 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $164. The journey takes 4h 5m versus 3h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Malmö to Flensburg
How to get from Malmö to Flensburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Flensburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM 9h45 Malmö, Hyllie 1:55 AM Flensburg, Bahnhof $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM 9h45 Malmö, Hyllie 1:55 AM Flensburg, Bahnhof $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
R 1059 · ECE 395 · IC 576111:20 AM 4h33 Malmö Centralstation 3:53 PM Flensburg station $53 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
R 1039 · IC 50137 · IC 57598:50 AM 5h03 Malmö Centralstation 1:53 PM Flensburg station $53 1 One-way 2 transfers
R 1043 · RJ 385 · IC 57599:20 AM 4h33 Malmö Centralstation 1:53 PM Flensburg station $60 1 One-way 2 transfers
R 1071 · IC 50153 · IC 576312:50 PM 5h03 Malmö Centralstation 5:53 PM Flensburg station $60 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 AM 10h20 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 8:30 PM Flensburg, Bahnhof $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Flensburg:
A train is $27 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Flensburg costing on average $48.
Other travel options to Flensburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
- Around 70 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Flensburg 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 Flensburg station.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Flensburg, Bahnhof.
- Ferries mostly depart from Malmö Port and arrive in Travemünde (Skandinavienkai).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Flensburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SJ, Snälltåget to go to Flensburg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with SJ, Snälltåget.
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