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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 prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15h 31m. 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 $71, and a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 600 miles (966 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$199 Average price | $113 Average price Cheapest | $432 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 1m Average total duration Fastest 15h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 15m Average total duration 20h 45m Onboard + 30m 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 |
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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 Zurich to Malmö:
A bus is $86 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Malmö costing on average $199 (€163).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 45m.
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 · FlixBus6:20 PM27h50Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)10:10 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$1261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM27h50Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)10:10 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$1261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM25h55Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)9:25 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$1451One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM27h05Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)6:55 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$1351One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM31h00Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)2:30 PMMalmö, Hyllie$1441One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Malmö:
A bus is $86 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Malmö costing on average $199 (€163).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 45m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- 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 Deutsche Bahn, SBB to go to Malmö by train.
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