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Compare bus, train, and flight for Malmö to Stockholm-Arlanda
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Stockholm-Arlanda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $84 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. 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 bus costs an average of $84, while a flight costs an average of $242.
Distance: 333 miles (537 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$110 Average price | $242 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 41m Average total duration 10h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Malmö to Stockholm-Arlanda
Compare the available ways to get from Malmö to Stockholm-Arlanda, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Stockholm-Arlanda:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average $110.
A bus is $159 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Malmö to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average $242.
Other travel options to Stockholm-Arlanda take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 46m.
Bus takes on average 10h 41m.
The journey is about 1h 23m faster (5h 16m by train vs 6h 39m by car) and roughly $22 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($110 vs $132). 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 Stockholm-Arlanda
How to get from Malmö to Stockholm-Arlanda by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Stockholm-Arlanda is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:05 PM 9h05 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 9:10 PM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:05 PM 9h05 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 9:10 PM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
SK1187:40 PM 1h10 Malmo Airport 8:50 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport $105 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
550 SJ Snabbtåg+
7878 Arlanda express7:07 PM 5h15 Malmö Centralstation 12:22 AM Arlanda Södra station $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
2 SJ Nattåg+
7908 Arlanda express10:17 PM 8h20 Malmö Centralstation 6:37 AM Arlanda Södra station $71 1 One-way 1 transfer
2 SJ Nattåg+
7908 Arlanda express10:17 PM 8h23 Malmö Centralstation 6:40 AM Arlanda Norra station $71 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus12:05 PM 9h10 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 9:15 PM Stockholm, Arlanda $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 PM 9h08 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 8:48 AM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 PM 9h10 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 8:50 AM Stockholm, Arlanda $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
SK1144:00 PM 1h10 Malmo Airport 5:10 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport $219 1 One-way 0 transfers
SK1165:30 PM 1h10 Malmo Airport 6:40 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport $219 1 One-way 0 transfers
SK1006:20 AM 1h10 Malmo Airport 7:30 AM Stockholm Arlanda Airport $321 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Stockholm-Arlanda:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average $110.
A bus is $159 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Malmö to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average $242.
Other travel options to Stockholm-Arlanda take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 46m.
Bus takes on average 10h 41m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Stockholm-Arlanda as scheduled services by bus, 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 Arlanda Central station.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Stockholm, Arlanda.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You to go to Stockholm-Arlanda by bus.
- Travel with Sas Airways to go to Stockholm-Arlanda by flight.
- Travel with SJ, Snälltåget, VR, Oresundstag, Tågab to go to Stockholm-Arlanda by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Sas Airways.
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