The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Malmö
Cheapest price
€32
Average price
€48
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
76
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Malmö is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Malmö will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
Of the 76 trains that leave Gothenburg for Malmö on Mon, Feb 16, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Feb 16 the direct trains cover the 242 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
On Mon, Feb 16 the slowest trains will take 2 h 38 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.
481 SJ 3000
495 SJ 3000
487 SJ 3000
499 X 2000
489 SJ 3000
487 SJ 3000
489 SJ 3000
491 SJ 3000
481 SJ 3000
497 SJ 3000Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Gothenburg to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 242 km
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Live departures
Gothenburg to Malmö train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Malmö trains for today, Sunday, February 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
489 SJ 3000 | 1:39 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h17 | 3:56 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1111 Öresundstågen | 1:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h53 | 4:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1111 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 1:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h22 | 5:17 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
1119 Öresundstågen | 2:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h53 | 5:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1119 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 2:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h22 | 6:17 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
18 Västtrafik+ 491 SJ 3000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 3:13 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3h14 | 6:27 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
491 SJ 3000 | 3:39 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h19 | 5:58 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
491 SJ 3000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 3:39 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h48 | 6:27 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
1127 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 3:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h27 | 7:22 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
1127 Öresundstågen | 3:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h53 | 6:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1135 Öresundstågen | 4:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h53 | 7:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1135 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 4:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h20 | 8:15 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
3075 Västtrafik+ 1143 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 5:49 PM Gothenburg | 3h26 | 9:15 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
1143 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 5:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h20 | 9:15 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
1143 Öresundstågen | 5:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h53 | 8:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1151 Öresundstågen | 6:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h53 | 9:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
25 Västtrafik+ 495 X 2000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 7:12 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3h13 | 10:25 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
495 X 2000 | 7:39 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h17 | 9:56 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
495 X 2000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 7:39 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h46 | 10:25 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
11159 Öresundstågen | 7:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h58 | 10:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
11159 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 7:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h30 | 11:25 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, February 16 | |||||
1031 Öresundstågen | 3:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h53 | 6:48 AM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1031 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 3:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h24 | 7:19 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
25 Västtrafik+ 1039 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 4:17 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3h57 | 8:14 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
18 Västtrafik+ 1039 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 4:25 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3h49 | 8:14 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
1039 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 4:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h19 | 8:14 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
1039 Öresundstågen | 4:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h53 | 7:48 AM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
25 Västtrafik+ 481 SJ 3000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 4:57 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3h28 | 8:25 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
481 SJ 3000 | 5:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h38 | 7:57 AM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
481 SJ 3000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 5:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h06 | 8:25 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
18 Västtrafik+ 1047 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 5:32 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3h42 | 9:14 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
7324 Västtrafik+ 1047 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 5:36 AM Gothenburg | 3h38 | 9:14 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
1047 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 5:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h19 | 9:14 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
1047 Öresundstågen | 5:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h53 | 8:48 AM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
18 Västtrafik+ 1055 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 6:32 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3h42 | 10:14 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
3181 Västtrafik+ 1055 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 6:34 AM Gothenburg | 3h40 | 10:14 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
1055 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 6:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h19 | 10:14 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
1055 Öresundstågen | 6:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h53 | 9:48 AM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3185 Västtrafik+ 1063 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 7:34 AM Gothenburg | 3h40 | 11:14 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
1063 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 7:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h19 | 11:14 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
1063 Öresundstågen | 7:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h53 | 10:48 AM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
25 Västtrafik+ 487 SJ 3000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 8:01 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3h25 | 11:26 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
487 SJ 3000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 8:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h02 | 11:26 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
487 SJ 3000 | 8:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h33 | 10:57 AM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3189 Västtrafik+ 1071 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 8:34 AM Gothenburg | 3h40 | 12:14 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
60 Västtrafik+ 1071 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 8:38 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 3h36 | 12:14 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
1071 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 8:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h19 | 12:14 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
1071 Öresundstågen | 8:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h53 | 11:48 AM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
25 Västtrafik+ 489 SJ 3000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 9:01 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3h25 | 12:26 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
489 SJ 3000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 9:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h02 | 12:26 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
489 SJ 3000 | 9:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h33 | 11:57 AM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1079 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 9:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h19 | 1:14 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
1079 Öresundstågen | 9:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h53 | 12:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
60 Västtrafik+ 1087 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 10:38 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 3h41 | 2:19 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
1087 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 10:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h24 | 2:19 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
1087 Öresundstågen | 10:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h53 | 1:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1095 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 11:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h20 | 3:15 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
1095 Öresundstågen | 11:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h53 | 2:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
25 Västtrafik+ 491 SJ 3000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 12:01 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3h24 | 3:25 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
491 SJ 3000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 12:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h01 | 3:25 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
491 SJ 3000 | 12:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h33 | 2:57 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3105 Västtrafik+ 1103 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 12:34 PM Gothenburg | 3h42 | 4:16 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
60 Västtrafik+ 1103 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 12:38 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 3h38 | 4:16 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 2 transfers | |
1103 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 12:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h21 | 4:16 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 1 transfer | |
1103 Öresundstågen | 12:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h53 | 3:48 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Malmö
Trains from Gothenburg to Malmö run on average 39 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Trains per day 39 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Gothenburg to Malmö trainsOresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Gothenburg and Malmö from €16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Gothenburg to Malmö
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Malmö by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Malmö, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gothenburg to Malmö
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
- All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
- Hotel Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- Opposite the taxi station.
- Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13
- Bus lines: 60327, 61327, Flygbussarna
- Train lines: 029, FLX, MTRX, SJ Regionaltåg, SJ SJ3000, SJ X2000, Tågab, Västtågen, Öresundståg
- Mon - Fri: 09:15 - 17:15
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code. Max storage time 7 days.
- Bistro Royal
- Burger King
- Chao Oriental Express
- Espresso House
- O'Leary's
- Sliders & Shakes
- Woso Sushi
- Subway
- Sofra
- Spazio
- & many more
- Accessible entrances to the station are via the so-called Glashallen on the north side. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee.
- Hotel Duxiana Malmo
- Moment Hotels
- Mayfair Hotel Tunneln
- Mon - Fri: 09:15 - 17:15
- Bus lines: 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 31, 32, 35
- Train lines: City Tunnel, Øresund Line, Southern Main Line, West Coast Line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via Hyllie Boulevard.
- Restaurant Nilsson's
- Skybar & Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 5
- Best Western Malmo Arena Hotel
- Quality Hotel View
- Malmö Arena Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Malmö Central and Copenhagen
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Train: Öresundståg
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the nearby streets.
- Restaurant Atmosfär
- Kin Long Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- SEK 10
- Scandic Triangeln
- Elite Plaza Hotel Malmö
- Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Öresundståg
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