How to get from Copenhagen to Malmö
- 21 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 12m
- 80 train departures a day with Öresundståg
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
12m
direct
Train
€12
Cheapest
43m
direct
Bus
€5
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Copenhagen to Malmö. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 21 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €5, on Sat, Sep 26.
21 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €14Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 12mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 43mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€14Omio catalogue, Oct 1012m · directSee Train details
- Bus€7Omio catalogue, Oct 1043m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Copenhagen to Malmö: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Copenhagen → MalmötrainSkånetrafiken·12m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Copenhagen to Malmö
Öresundståg runs 80 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:09 and the last at 14:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Öresundstågtrain | 80 | 00:09 | 14:30 |
| Skånetrafikentrain | 80 | 04:30 | 14:30 |
| FlixBusbus | 49 | 00:15 | 23:55 |
| Airport shuttle busbus | 48 | — | — |
| Local busbus | 48 | — | — |
All departuresÖresundståg
- 00:09
- 01:32
- 02:30
- 03:40
- 04:21
- 04:30
- 04:45
- 05:00
- 05:03
- 05:05
- 05:07
- 05:12
- 05:20
- 05:30
- 05:35
- 05:37
- 05:42
- 05:45
- 06:00
- 06:05
- 06:12
- 06:20
- 06:30
- 06:35
- 06:42
- 06:45
- 06:50
- 07:00
- 07:05
- 07:12
- 07:14
- 07:15
- 07:20
- 07:25
- 07:30
- 07:35
- 07:38
- 07:42
- 07:44
- 07:46
- 07:50
- 07:55
- 08:00
- 08:05
- 08:08
- 08:11
- 08:12
- 08:15
- 08:20
- 08:25
- 08:30
- 08:35
- 08:38
- 08:42
- 08:46
- 08:50
- 09:00
- 09:15
- 09:30
- 09:45
- 10:00
- 10:15
- 10:30
- 10:45
- 11:00
- 11:15
- 11:30
- 11:45
- 12:00
- 12:15
- 12:30
- 12:45
- 13:00
- 13:15
- 13:30
- 13:45
- 14:00
- 14:15
- 14:30
All departuresSkånetrafiken
- 04:30
- 05:00
- 05:05
- 05:20
- 05:30
- 05:35
- 05:45
- 06:00
- 06:05
- 06:20
- 06:30
- 06:35
- 06:45
- 06:50
- 07:00
- 07:05
- 07:14
- 07:15
- 07:20
- 07:30
- 07:35
- 07:38
- 07:44
- 07:46
- 07:50
- 08:00
- 08:05
- 08:08
- 08:11
- 08:15
- 08:20
- 08:30
- 08:35
- 08:38
- 08:46
- 08:50
- 09:00
- 09:05
- 09:15
- 09:20
- 09:30
- 09:35
- 09:45
- 09:50
- 10:00
- 10:05
- 10:15
- 10:20
- 10:30
- 10:35
- 10:45
- 10:50
- 11:00
- 11:05
- 11:15
- 11:20
- 11:30
- 11:35
- 11:45
- 11:50
- 12:00
- 12:05
- 12:15
- 12:20
- 12:30
- 12:35
- 12:45
- 12:50
- 13:00
- 13:05
- 13:15
- 13:20
- 13:30
- 13:35
- 13:45
- 13:50
- 14:00
- 14:05
- 14:15
- 14:30
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:15
- 05:15
- 05:35
- 06:00
- 06:15
- 06:25
- 06:30
- 07:00
- 07:25
- 07:30
- 07:45
- 07:50
- 08:25
- 08:30
- 08:50
- 09:25
- 09:30
- 09:50
- 10:10
- 10:30
- 11:10
- 11:30
- 11:45
- 12:10
- 12:30
- 13:10
- 13:30
- 13:40
- 13:55
- 14:10
- 14:45
- 14:55
- 15:10
- 15:30
- 15:45
- 15:50
- 16:30
- 16:50
- 17:30
- 17:50
- 18:35
- 19:35
- 20:05
- 21:05
- 21:55
- 22:05
- 22:30
- 22:55
- 23:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Skånetrafiken, Öresundståg, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Copenhagen to Malmö works
Start with a Skånetrafiken train from Copenhagen to Malmö, about 12 min. In total it's roughly €12 over 12 min, direct, no transfers.
Copenhagen to Malmö: common questions
How long does it take to get from Copenhagen to Malmö?
The most useful route takes about 12m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Copenhagen to Malmö?
The first train with Öresundståg leaves at 00:09 and the last at 14:30, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Copenhagen to Malmö?
80 a day with Öresundståg, between 00:09 and 14:30.
When is the first bus from Copenhagen to Malmö?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:15 and the last at 23:55, from Copenhagen Busterminal, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Copenhagen to Malmö?
49 a day with FlixBus, between 00:15 and 23:55.
Which station does the bus from Copenhagen to Malmö leave from?
Copenhagen Busterminal with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Malmö from Copenhagen?
About 21 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Copenhagen to Malmö cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €12. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Copenhagen to Malmö?
On this route you travel with Skånetrafiken, Öresundståg, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Copenhagen to Malmö without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 39m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Malmö?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Skånetrafiken
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026