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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 an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. 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 $57, while a flight costs an average of $287.
Distance: 318 miles (513 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$81 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $287 Average price | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Stockholm to Malmö:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Malmö costing on average $81 (€66).
A bus is $230 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Malmö costing on average $287 (€232).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 8h 1m.
Tickets start at around $81 (€66) compared to roughly $127 (€103) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46 (€37). The journey takes 6h 16m versus 6h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Stockholm to Malmö
How to get from Stockholm to Malmö by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm to Malmö is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:25 PM8h40Stockholm, Cityterminalen8:05 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:25 PM8h40Stockholm, Cityterminalen8:05 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- SK1058:10 AM1h10Stockholm Arlanda Airport9:20 AMMalmo Airport$3371One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 547 SJ7:20 PM4h33Stockholm Central Station11:53 PMMalmö Centralstation$501One-way0 transfers
3943 Snälltåget4:25 PM5h05Stockholm Central Station9:30 PMMalmö Centralstation$531One-way0 transfers- 547 SJ+
69 SL6:51 PM5h02Stockholm11:53 PMMalmö Centralstation$551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus12:50 PM8h10Stockholm, Cityterminalen9:00 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$481One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:55 AM8h30Stockholm, Cityterminalen6:25 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$481One-way0 transfers
400 · 6009:25 AM10h55Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)8:20 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$611One-way1 transfer
- SK1259:50 PM1h10Stockholm Arlanda Airport11:00 PMMalmo Airport$3921One-way0 transfers
- SK1216:00 PM1h10Stockholm Arlanda Airport7:10 PMMalmo Airport$4481One-way0 transfers
- SK21112:15 PM1h10Stockholm Arlanda Airport3:25 PMMalmo Airport$4481One-way0 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 | |
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| €23 | 8:20 h | 3 Months Ahead |
| €65 | 4:15 h | 3 Months Ahead |
| €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
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
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
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Malmö:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Malmö costing on average $81 (€66).
A bus is $230 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Malmö costing on average $287 (€232).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 8h 1m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 11 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.
- 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, Västerbroplan and arrive in Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You, Infobus to go to Malmö by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Snälltåget, VR, Oresundstag, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Malmö by train.
- Travel with Sas Airways, Ryanair, regional jet, braathens regional aviation, Cityjet to go to Malmö by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 15 direct trains per day with SJ, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ).
- 5 direct flights per day with Sas Airways, regional jet, braathens regional aviation, Cityjet.
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