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Compare train and bus for Malmö to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, and a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 600 miles (966 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$176 Average price | $112 Average price Cheapest |
15h 7m Average total duration Fastest 14h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 18m Average total duration 20h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.4kg 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 Zurich:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Zurich costing on average $176 (€144).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Malmö to Zurich
How to get from Malmö to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
R 1087 · ECE 399 · IC 60471 · IR 20632:50 PM18h59Malmö Centralstation9:49 AMZurich HB$861One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
R 1087 · ECE 399 · IC 60471 · IR 20632:50 PM18h59Malmö Centralstation9:49 AMZurich HB$861One-way3 transfers
Fastest
1059 Öresundstågen+
LX127111:20 AM5h30Malmö Centralstation4:50 PMZurich Airport$3431One-way1 transfer
Other options
R 1145 · RJ 387 · ICE 71 · ICE 27910:05 PM16h55Malmö Centralstation3:00 PMZurich HB$921One-way4 transfers
R 1097 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199 · ICE 1034:05 PM21h55Malmö Centralstation2:00 PMZurich HB$981One-way4 transfers
R 1145 · RJ 387 · ICE 515 · IC 18710:05 PM17h18Malmö Centralstation3:23 PMZurich HB$1101One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM25h40Malmö, Hyllie9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1121One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM28h50Malmö, Hyllie9:00 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1121One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 AM23h35Malmö, Norra Vallgatan9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1141One-way2 transfers
1025 Öresundstågen+
LO464 · LO4097:05 AM12h00Malmö Centralstation7:05 PMZurich Airport$3021One-way2 transfers
1323 Öresundstågen+
LO464 · LO4096:59 AM12h06Malmö Centralstation7:05 PMZurich Airport$3021One-way2 transfers
1021 Öresundstågen+
LO464 · LO4096:35 AM12h30Malmö Centralstation7:05 PMZurich Airport$3021One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Zurich:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Zurich costing on average $176 (€144).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 48m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Zurich 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 Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Buss to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, Oresundstag to go to Zurich by train.
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