The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation
Cheapest price
€40
Average price
€101
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 27 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
512 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation will cost around €101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
Of the 17 trains that leave Stockholm Central Station for Malmö Centralstation on Thu, Mar 19, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Mar 19 the direct trains cover the 512 km distance in an average of 4 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
On Thu, Mar 19 the slowest trains will take 4 h 30 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.
3901 Snälltåget
521 X 2000
1 SJ
519 X 2000
3941 Snälltåget
505 X 2000
535 X 2000
529 X 2000
533 X 2000
545 X 2000Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €57.
Distance: 512 km
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Live departures
Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation trains for today, Wednesday, March 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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529 X 2000 | 9:23 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h30 | 1:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
531 X 2000 | 10:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h33 | 2:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
533 X 2000 | 11:23 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h30 | 3:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
535 X 2000 | 12:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h28 | 4:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
537 X 2000 | 1:20 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h33 | 5:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
539 X 2000 | 2:20 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h33 | 6:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3943 Snälltåget | 3:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h05 | 8:30 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
505 X 2000 | 3:56 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h15 | 8:11 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
345 SJ | 4:28 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h14 | 9:42 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
545 X 2000 | 5:23 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h30 | 9:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
547 X 2000 | 6:20 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h33 | 10:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 SJ | 10:17 PM Stockholm Central Station | 7h42 | 5:59 AM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, March 19 | |||||
519 X 2000 | 4:22 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h31 | 8:53 AM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
521 X 2000 | 5:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h33 | 9:53 AM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
523 X 2000 | 6:22 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h31 | 10:53 AM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3941 Snälltåget | 8:05 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h05 | 1:10 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
527 X 2000 | 8:19 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h34 | 12:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation
Trains from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €22 by bus.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:24, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 512 km distance in 4h 27m.
Distance 512 km |
Average train duration 5h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 4h 27m |
First train 03:24 |
Last train 22:55 |
Train companies: SJ, Snälltåget, FlixTrain, Oresundstag, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation trainsSJ, Snälltåget, FlixTrain, Oresundstag, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Stockholm Central Station and Malmö Centralstation from €22. 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 Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation 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 Centralstation, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stockholm Central Station to Malmö Centralstation
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- Luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
- Burger King
- Caffe Ritazza
- Blueberry Tunnelgången
- Espresso House
- Holy Monkey
- Icha Icha
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Sushi Yama
- O'Learys
- & many more
- Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
- Freys Hotel
- Nordic Light Hotel
- Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
- Metro lines: 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19
- Bus lines: 53, 54, 516, 812C, 813C, Flygbussarna
- Tram lines: 7
- Train lines: Dala Line, Northern Main Line, East Coast Line, SJ X2000, 40, 41, 42X, 43, 43X, 44, Arlanda Express, FLX
- 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
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