How to travel from Stockholm to Malmö

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stockholm to Malmö

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $104.

Distance: 318 miles (513 km)

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Flight

$64

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$53

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$184

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6h 42m

Average total duration

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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1.5 - 3.1kg

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from Stockholm to Malmö

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:55 AM8h30
    Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    6:25 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:50 PM8h10
    Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    9:00 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
    $531One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK105
    8:10 AM1h10
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    9:20 AMMalmo Airport
    $5301One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SJ519 X 2000
    5:22 AM4h31
    Stockholm Central Station
    9:53 AMMalmö Centralstation
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • SJ381 SJ
    7:29 AM5h13
    Stockholm Central Station
    12:42 PMMalmö Centralstation
    $871One-way
    0 transfers
  • SJ547 X 2000
    7:20 PM4h33
    Stockholm Central Station
    11:53 PMMalmö Centralstation
    $711One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:25 PM8h40
    Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    8:05 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
    $591One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4You500 · 600
    9:50 AM10h45
    Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)
    8:35 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
    $851One-way
    1 transfer
  • Vy Bus4You400 · 600
    8:10 AM11h00
    Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)
    7:10 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK107
    9:50 AM1h30
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    11:20 AMMalmo Airport
    $5301One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK2111
    2:15 PM1h10
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    3:25 PMMalmo Airport
    $5301One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK2113
    4:05 PM1h10
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    5:15 PMMalmo Airport
    $5301One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from Stockholm to Malmö

The journey from Stockholm to Malmö is popular with travelers for both business and leisure. Traveling from Stockholm to Malmö is easy to do by trains, buses, or flights. The fastest way is by taking a flight, while taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Malmö. Taking the train from Stockholm to Malmö offers the best combination of speed and price. Key departure points in Stockholm include Stockholm central train station, Stockholm's Cityterminalen and Terminalslingan bus stations, and Stockholm's Arlanda and Bromma airports.

Flights from Stockholm to Malmö | Return trips from Malmö to Stockholm

Stockholm to Malmö Travel Comparison


Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€23

8:20 h

3 Months Ahead

trains

€65

4:15 h

3 Months Ahead

flight

€136

1:05 h

3 Months Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Stockholm to Malmö?

Cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Malmö


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Malmö. There are  5-8 buses traveling from Stockholm to Malmö depending on the day. Swebus journeys depart from Stockholm's Cityterminalen bus station and take from 8½-14 hours to arrive at Malmö Centralstation. FlixBus journeys depart from Stockholm's Terminalslingan bus station and take between 8:20 h and 13:40 h to arrive at Malmö Norra Vallgatan bus station. Some Stockholm to Malmö buses require a transfer in Gothenburg's Nils Ericsson Terminalen bus station.


Fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Malmö


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Taking a direct flight is the fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Malmö. Flights depart from either Stockholm's Bromma or Arlanda airport and arrive at Malmö airport after approximately an hour of flight time. However, when travel time to and from Stockholm and Malmö's airports is taken into consideration, taking a flight takes approximately 3½ hours which is actually only 45 minutes to an hour faster than taking the train. Airlines that travel directly from Stockholm to Malmö include SAS and Norwegian Air.


Most popular way to travel from Stockholm to Malmö


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Stockholm to Malmö. Taking the train is approximately 4 hours faster than taking the bus. There are usually 18 trains that travel from Stockholm to Malmö every day, with the first train departing Stockholm centralstation at 5:21 a.m. All trains arrive at Malmö centralstation. All trains traveling from Stockholm to Malmö are operated by either SJ and Snaelltaaget.


How to get from Stockholm to Malmö

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Stockholm to Malmö, 96,28% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Stockholm to Malmö and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Stockholm to Malmö

Travel to Malmö 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 Stockholm to Malmö.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Stockholm and Malmö including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Malmö is a train with an average price of $29 (€23).

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

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm to Malmö costing on average $31 (€25).

A train is $75 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Malmö costing on average $104 (€83).

The fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Malmö is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Malmö take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 27m.

Bus takes on average 8h 5m.

The distance from Stockholm to Malmö is approximately 318 miles (513 km).
The average frequency per day from Stockholm to Malmö is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stockholm to Malmö:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and arrive in Malmo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Stockholm Central Station and arrive in Malmö Centralstation.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stockholm to Malmö, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, Sas Airways, regional jet, braathens regional aviation, Cityjet to go to Malmö by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You, Infobus to go to Malmö by bus.
  • Travel with SJ, Snälltåget, Oresundstag, FlixTrain, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Malmö by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stockholm to Malmö with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Sas Airways, regional jet, braathens regional aviation, Cityjet.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
  • 16 direct trains per day with SJ, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ).
Omio customers who travel from Stockholm to Malmö often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Hamburg, Berlin, Oslo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Malmö and these popular destinations at a great price.
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