The cheapest and fastest buses from Hamburg to Malmö
Cheapest price
€44
Average price
€80
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hamburg to Malmö is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Malmö will cost around €80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
Of the 6 buses that leave Hamburg for Malmö on Sun, Dec 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 297 km distance in an average of 6 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 7 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Hamburg to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €37, and a ferry costs an average of €36.
Distance: 297 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
€63 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest | €88 Average price |
7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Hamburg to Malmö bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Malmö buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h00 | 4:00 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h15 | 10:45 PM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h25 | 12:15 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 8h35 | 7:05 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h10 | 6:50 AM Malmö, Norra Vallgatan | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hamburg to Malmö
Buses from Hamburg to Malmö run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 297 km distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 297 km |
Average bus duration 7h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 00:03 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus from Hamburg to MalmöYou can travel by bus between Hamburg to Malmö with FlixBus, Infobus for as low as €26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Hamburg to Malmö
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Malmö by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Malmö, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Hamburg, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport. When arriving in Malmö, you can end your journey in coach stations like Malmö, Airport Sturup flygplats, Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and Malmö, Hyllie allé.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Malmö, Airport Sturup flygplats, located 14.9 miles (24.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Hamburg to Malmö
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Burger Lounge (0.3 km)
- Café Paris (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 120, 124, 130 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S1, S21
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Nordsee (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 112, 120, 124 Metro: U1, U2, U3 Train: S1, S2, S3
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 Train: Öresundståg
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