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Compare train and flight for Malmö to Sala
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Sala among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €45, while a flight costs an average of €221.
Distance: 326 miles (525 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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€45 Average price Cheapest | €221 Average price | €106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Malmö to Sala
Compare the available ways to get from Malmö to Sala, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Sala:
A train is €177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Malmö to Sala costing on average €221.
Other travel options to Sala take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
The journey is about 1h 6m faster (5h 38m by train vs 6h 44m by car) and roughly €62 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€45 vs €106). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Malmö to Sala
How to get from Malmö to Sala by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Sala is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

5:40 PM 1h10 Malmö 6:50 PM Sala €114 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

5:40 PM 1h10 Malmö 6:50 PM Sala €114 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

5:40 PM 1h10 Malmö 6:50 PM Sala €114 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

7:25 PM 1h10 Malmö 8:35 PM Sala €120 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Sala:
A train is €177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Malmö to Sala costing on average €221.
Other travel options to Sala take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Sala as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malmo Airport and arrive in Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Sala tågstation.
- Travel with SJ, Malartag, Snälltåget to go to Sala by train.
- Travel with Sas Airways to go to Sala by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Sas Airways.
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