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Compare train and bus for Malmö to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, while a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 28 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€15 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Copenhagen:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Copenhagen costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Malmö to Copenhagen
How to get from Malmö to Copenhagen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Copenhagen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus2:50 PM1h00Malmö, Norra Vallgatan3:50 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro€81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:50 PM1h00Malmö, Norra Vallgatan3:50 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro€81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1157 Öresundståg11:40 PM0h34Malmö Centralstation12:14 AMCopenhagen Central Station€141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1151 Öresundståg10:50 PM0h35Malmö Centralstation11:25 PMCopenhagen Central Station€141One-way0 transfers
- 1177 Öresundståg1:35 AM0h35Malmö Centralstation2:10 AMCopenhagen Central Station€141One-way0 transfers
- 1189 Öresundståg3:35 AM0h35Malmö Centralstation4:10 AMCopenhagen Central Station€141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:25 PM1h00Malmö, Norra Vallgatan10:25 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro€81One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:30 PM1h00Malmö, Norra Vallgatan2:30 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro€81One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:10 PM0h50Malmö, Hyllie5:00 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro€81One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Malmo to Copenhagen?
There's more than one way to travel from Sweden's third-largest city, Malmo, to the Danish capital of Copenhagen. These two cities are just five miles apart, separated by the Baltic Sea but connected by Europe's longest combined rail and road bridge, the Oresund Bridge. It's therefore possible to get from Malmo to Copenhagen by both train and bus. This popular journey is also the most common way to get from Sweden to Denmark. Trains take just 40 minutes, and the bus takes one hour. Both of these services are available every day, although the train operates at a much higher frequency.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Malmo to Copenhagen?
Tickets for both these modes of transport are low in cost and also comparable in price. The train is operated by Oresundstag. Journeys depart from Malmo Central and arrive at Copenhagen H Station. Coaches on this route are operated by Nettbuss, departing from Norra Vallgatan, in central Malmo, and arriving at Ingerslevsgade in Vesterbro, just to the west of central Copenhagen.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Malmo to Copenhagen?
With just 40 minutes of travel time, the train is the fastest way to travel from Malmo to the Danish capital of Copenhagen. Although, with a direct journey time of just one hour, the coach is still a fast and fuss-free way to travel.
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Travel from Malmo to Copenhagen by Train
Direct train travel from Malmo to Copenhagen takes just 40 minutes and involves travelling across the famous Oresund Bridge that links Sweden and Denmark. Trains on this route are operated by Oresundstag and depart at least once per hour, every day, from early in the morning until late in the evening. During peak times of the day, there are up to five services per hour. Trains depart from Malmo Central Station and arrive at Copenhagen H Station. This is Copenhagen's largest station, located in Vesterbro, close to Tivoli Gardens. From Copenhagen H, it's possible to reach anywhere in the city easily by bus or underground train. The station is just a few minutes walk to the main shopping area and a 20-minute walk to the historic, quayside Old Town.
Travel from Malmo to Copenhagen by Bus
Coach travel from Malmo to Copenhagen is also a straightforward, fast, and affordable option. Coaches are operated by Nettbuss and depart between five and eight times per day, with more services available on weekdays. Coaches depart from Norra Vallagtan, a 10-minute walk from the centre of Malmo, and arrive at Ingerslevsgade in Vesterbro. It is a 15-minute walk from Ingerslevsgade to Copenhagen H Station and a 20-minute walk or a five-minute underground train journey to the main centre.
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Copenhagen:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Copenhagen costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
- Around 90 trains per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Copenhagen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Copenhagen Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Copenhagen by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Snälltåget, Oresundstag to go to Copenhagen by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Sindbad.
- 89 direct trains per day with Snälltåget, Oresundstag.
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