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Compare train and bus for Malmö to Helsingborg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Helsingborg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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 Helsingborg:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Helsingborg costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Helsingborg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $1. The journey takes 52m versus 46m 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 Helsingborg
How to get from Malmö to Helsingborg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Helsingborg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:15 PM1h25Malmö, Norra Vallgatan11:40 PMHelsingborg, Knutpunkten Bussterminal$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:15 PM1h25Malmö, Norra Vallgatan11:40 PMHelsingborg, Knutpunkten Bussterminal$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
488 SJ1:32 PM0h40Malmö Centralstation2:12 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
490 SJ4:01 PM0h41Malmö Centralstation4:42 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$111One-way0 transfers
486 SJ11:31 AM0h41Malmö Centralstation12:12 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$131One-way0 transfers
1062 Öresundståg12:42 PM0h42Malmö Centralstation1:24 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:05 PM0h50Malmö, Norra Vallgatan12:55 PMHelsingborg, Knutpunkten Bussterminal$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 PM0h50Malmö, Norra Vallgatan6:00 PMHelsingborg, Knutpunkten Bussterminal$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 PM1h05Malmö, Norra Vallgatan12:45 AMHelsingborg, Knutpunkten Bussterminal$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Helsingborg:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Helsingborg costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Helsingborg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 85 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Helsingborg 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 Helsingborg Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Helsingborg, Järnvägsgatan (Helsingborg C).
- Travel with Oresundstag, Skånetrafiken, SJ, vy to go to Helsingborg by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Helsingborg by bus.
- 85 direct trains per day with Oresundstag, Skånetrafiken, SJ, vy.
- 14 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus.
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