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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €14.

Distance: 28 km

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from Malmö to Copenhagen

How to get from Malmö to Copenhagen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Malmö to Copenhagen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 PM1h05
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    7:35 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    111One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 PM1h05
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    7:35 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Oresundstag1177 Öresundstågen
    1:35 AM0h35
    Malmö Centralstation
    2:10 AMCopenhagen Central Station
    151One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Oresundstag1181 Öresundstågen
    2:35 AM0h35
    Malmö Centralstation
    3:10 AMCopenhagen Central Station
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Oresundstag1189 Öresundstågen
    3:35 AM0h35
    Malmö Centralstation
    4:10 AMCopenhagen Central Station
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Oresundstag1007 Öresundstågen
    4:52 AM0h36
    Malmö Centralstation
    5:28 AMCopenhagen Central Station
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 PM1h10
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    7:25 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    111One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 PM1h00
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    10:25 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    111One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 AM1h05
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    6:15 AMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    111One-way
    0 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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FAQs: Travel from Malmö to Copenhagen

Travel to Copenhagen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Malmö to Copenhagen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Malmö and Copenhagen including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Malmö to Copenhagen is a bus with an average price of €11.

This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Copenhagen:

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Copenhagen costing on average €16.

The fastest way to travel from Malmö to Copenhagen is by train with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:

Bus takes on average 56m.

The Malmö to Copenhagen distance is approximately 28 km.
The average frequency per day from Malmö to Copenhagen is:
  • Around 72 trains per day.
  • Around 20 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Copenhagen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Malmö to Copenhagen:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Malmö to Copenhagen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You, Infobus, Vy Buss to go to Copenhagen by bus.
  • Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget to go to Copenhagen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Malmö to Copenhagen with the following travel companies:
  • 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You, Infobus, Vy Buss.
  • 70 direct trains per day with Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget.
Omio customers who travel from Malmö to Copenhagen often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Berlin, Paris, Oslo, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Copenhagen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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