Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Malmö to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$39 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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.
Travel optionsfrom Malmö to Gothenburg
How to get from Malmö to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Gothenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:35 AM3h15Malmö, Norra Vallgatan11:50 AMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6007:30 AM3h45Malmö, Norra Vallgatan11:15 AMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
496 SJ 30008:04 PM2h31Malmö Centralstation10:35 PMGothenburg Centralstation$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
1034 Öresundstågen9:12 AM2h53Malmö Centralstation12:05 PMGothenburg Centralstation$501One-way0 transfers
488 SJ 30001:01 PM2h34Malmö Centralstation3:35 PMGothenburg Centralstation$391One-way0 transfers
1042 Öresundstågen10:12 AM2h53Malmö Centralstation1:05 PMGothenburg Centralstation$501One-way0 transfers
6009:50 AM3h25Malmö, Norra Vallgatan1:15 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 AM3h15Malmö, Norra Vallgatan2:15 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:40 PM3h05Malmö, Norra Vallgatan6:45 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$321One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 03
May 04
May 05
May 06
May 07
May 08
May 09
May 10
May 11
May 12
May 13
May 14
May 15
May 16
May 17
May 18
May 19
May 20
May 21
May 22
May 23
How to get from Malmö to Gothenburg
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Malmö to Gothenburg
Travel to Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg.

This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Gothenburg:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Gothenburg costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 45 trains per day.
- Around 40 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss to go to Gothenburg by bus.
- Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, vy, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Gothenburg by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss.
- 16 direct trains per day with Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ).
Travelling from Malmö to Gothenburg: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
