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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 prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 28 km
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€15 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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.
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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.
There are 2 options to travel from Malmö to Copenhagen including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel to Copenhagen from Malmö is a coach with an average price of €7.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Copenhagen:
Taking a coach costs €6 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €14.
The fastest way from Malmö to Copenhagen is by train with an average journey time of 30 min.
There are alternative travel options to Copenhagen that take longer:
Coach takes 45 min on average.
The Malmö to Copenhagen distance is approximately 28 km.
The average frequency per day from Malmö to Copenhagen is:
- Around 12 coaches per day.
- 25 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Malmö to Copenhagen as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Malmö to Copenhagen:
- Trains most often depart from Malmö at Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Copenhagen at Copenhagen Central Station.
The following travel companies offer services from Malmö to Copenhagen:
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus or Norwegian Railways (VY) to go to Copenhagen by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Malmö to Copenhagen tickets on Omio for €7.
- Travel with Oresundstag, SJ or Snälltåget for trains to Copenhagen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for SJ Malmö to Copenhagen tickets on Omio for €11.
Yes, there are direct services available from Malmö to Copenhagen with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus or Norwegian Railways (VY) with 11 direct coaches per day.
- 25 direct trains per day with Oresundstag or Snälltåget.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Copenhagen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Malmö and Copenhagen.
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