How to travel from Malmö to Jönköping

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Compare bus and train for Malmö to Jönköping

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Jönköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. 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 €24, while a bus costs an average of €34.

Distance: 156 miles (252 km)

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€24

Average price

Cheapest

€34

Average price

€48

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 49m

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30m

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5h 32m

Average total duration

5h 2m

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30m

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2h 59m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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SJ

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Compare ways to travel from Malmö to Jönköping

Compare the available ways to get from Malmö to Jönköping, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Malmö to Jönköping is a train with an average price of €24.

This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Jönköping:

A train is €11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Jönköping costing on average €34.

The fastest way to travel from Malmö to Jönköping is by train with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to Jönköping take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Malmö and Jönköping including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Malmö to Jönköping among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 10m faster (2h 49m by train vs 2h 59m by car) and roughly €25 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€24 vs €48). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Malmö to Jönköping

How to get from Malmö to Jönköping by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Malmö to Jönköping is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM3h45
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    1:15 PMJönköping, Resecentrum
    €271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM3h45
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    1:15 PMJönköping, Resecentrum
    €271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:40 PM3h05
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    2:45 AMJönköping, Resecentrum
    €421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Västtrafik200 Västtrafik · 250 Västtrafik+SJ Snabbtåg514 SJ Snabbtåg
    6:01 AM4h48
    Malmö Centralstation
    10:49 AMJönköping Centralstation
    €271One-way
    2 transfers
  • Västtrafik3458 Västtrafik · 7245 Västtrafik+SJ Snabbtåg516 SJ Snabbtåg
    11:54 AM5h08
    Malmö Centralstation
    5:02 PMJönköping Centralstation
    €371One-way
    2 transfers
  • Snälltåget30 Snälltåget+JLT7632 Jönköpings länstrafik · 17684 Jönköpings länstrafik
    6:38 AM4h18
    Malmö Centralstation
    10:56 AMJönköping Centralstation
    €441One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:05 PM4h05
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    4:10 PMJönköping, Resecentrum
    €271One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4You600 · 400
    11:00 AM6h35
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    5:35 PMJönköping, Resecentrum
    €311One-way
    1 transfer
  • Vy Bus4You600 · 400
    7:30 AM7h20
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    2:50 PMJönköping, Resecentrum
    €321One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Malmö to Jönköping

Travel to Jönköping 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 Jönköping.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Malmö and Jönköping including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Malmö to Jönköping is a train with an average price of €24.

This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Jönköping:

A train is €11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Jönköping costing on average €34.

The fastest way to travel from Malmö to Jönköping is by train with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to Jönköping take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 32m.

The distance from Malmö to Jönköping is approximately 156 miles (252 km).
The average frequency per day from Malmö to Jönköping is:
  • Around 68 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Jönköping as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Malmö to Jönköping:
  • Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Jönköping Centralstation.
  • Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Jönköping, Resecentrum.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Malmö to Jönköping, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You, Vy Express Sweden to go to Jönköping by bus.
  • Travel with SJ, Oresundstag, JLT, Snälltåget, Krösatågen, Skånetrafiken to go to Jönköping by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Malmö to Jönköping:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Malmö to Jönköping often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Gothenburg, Copenhagen, Göteborg-Landvetter Airport, Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Jönköping and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Jönköping to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Jönköping, you can explore the Spira Cultural Center for concerts, theater performances, and art exhibitions in a modern venue. Relax at Jönköpings Stadspark, featuring a zoo, playgrounds, and walking trails. Visit Gränna, a charming town known for traditional candy-making. Discover various events at the Elmia Exhibition and Convention Centre. Learn about industrial history at the Huskvarna Factory Museum. Enjoy Vättern Lake for swimming and boating, and visit the Jönköping County Museum for regional history. The Tändsticksmuseet offers insights into matchstick production, and the Rosenlunds Rosarium is perfect for rose enthusiasts.
To fully explore Jönköping, including its cultural sites, scenic Vättern lake, and nearby attractions like Gränna and Visingsö island, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
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