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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 1,375 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 1,375, while a train costs an average of NOK 1,635.
Distance: 600 miles (966 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
NOK 1,635 Average price | NOK 1,375 Average price Cheapest | NOK 1,458 Average price | NOK 3,936 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 49m Average total duration 14h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 11m Average total duration 22h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Malmö
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Malmö, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Malmö:
A bus is NOK 84 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Malmö costing on average NOK 1,458.
A bus is NOK 261 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Malmö costing on average NOK 1,635.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 49m.
Bus takes on average 23h 11m.
Tickets start at around NOK 1,635 compared to roughly NOK 3,936 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 2,301. The journey takes 14h 19m versus 13h 55m 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 Zurich to Malmö
How to get from Zurich to Malmö by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Malmö is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
6:20 PM 31h10 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 1:30 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan NOK 1,251 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
6:20 PM 31h10 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 1:30 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan NOK 1,251 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- SK604 · SK408 · SK121
3:00 PM 7h55 Zurich Airport 10:55 PM Malmo Airport NOK 4,848 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 272 · ICE 920 · 11156 · IC 5754
6:59 PM 20h11 Zurich HB 3:10 PM Malmö Centralstation NOK 1,451 1 One-way 5 transfers - ICE 272 · ICE 920 · 11156 · IC 5754
6:59 PM 20h11 Zurich HB 3:10 PM Malmö Centralstation NOK 1,451 1 One-way 5 transfers - ICE 200 · ICE 770 · 11174 · RJ 382
7:59 AM 14h56 Zurich HB 10:55 PM Malmö Centralstation NOK 1,783 1 One-way 4 transfers
- SK602 · SK1424 · SK121
10:25 AM 12h30 Zurich Airport 10:55 PM Malmo Airport NOK 4,593 1 One-way 2 transfers - SK602 · SK410 · SK121
10:25 AM 12h30 Zurich Airport 10:55 PM Malmo Airport NOK 4,593 1 One-way 2 transfers - SK602 · SK1426 · SK121
10:25 AM 12h30 Zurich Airport 10:55 PM Malmo Airport NOK 4,593 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Malmö:
A bus is NOK 84 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Malmö costing on average NOK 1,458.
A bus is NOK 261 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Malmö costing on average NOK 1,635.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 49m.
Bus takes on average 23h 11m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Malmö as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Malmo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Malmö Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Malmö by bus.
- Travel with Sas Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Malmö by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Malmö by train.
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