How to get from Malmö to Gothenburg
- 246 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 51m
- 25 train departures a day with Öresundståg
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 51m
direct
Train
€31
Cheapest
3h 15m
direct
Bus
€14
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Malmö to Gothenburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 246 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
246 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €18Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 2h 51mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €18Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 3h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€18Omio catalogue, Oct 32h 51m · directSee Train details
- Bus€18Omio catalogue, Oct 33h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Malmö to Gothenburg: 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.
- 1Malmö central train station FlixBus stop → Gothenburgbus
FlixBus·3h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Malmö to Gothenburg
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€56November 2026
€67Departures from Malmö to Gothenburg
Öresundståg runs 25 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:06 and the last at 21:06.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Öresundstågtrain | 25 | 05:06 | 21:06 |
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 01:35 | 21:15 |
All departuresÖresundståg
- 05:06
- 06:01
- 06:06
- 06:38
- 07:06
- 08:06
- 09:06
- 10:01
- 10:06
- 11:06
- 11:31
- 12:06
- 13:06
- 13:32
- 14:06
- 15:06
- 16:01
- 16:06
- 17:06
- 17:31
- 18:06
- 19:06
- 20:04
- 20:06
- 21:06
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:35
- 08:35
- 11:00
- 20:15
- 21:15
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 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Öresundståg; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Malmö to Gothenburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Malmö central train station FlixBus stop to Gothenburg, about 3h 15m. In total it's roughly €14 over 3h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Malmö to Gothenburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Malmö to Gothenburg?
The most useful route takes about 3h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Malmö to Gothenburg?
The first train with Öresundståg leaves at 05:06 and the last at 21:06, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Malmö to Gothenburg?
25 a day with Öresundståg, between 05:06 and 21:06.
When is the first bus from Malmö to Gothenburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:35 and the last at 21:15, from Malmö central train station FlixBus stop, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Malmö to Gothenburg?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 01:35 and 21:15.
Which station does the bus from Malmö to Gothenburg leave from?
Malmö central train station FlixBus stop with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Gothenburg from Malmö?
About 246 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Malmö to Gothenburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €14. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Malmö to Gothenburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Öresundståg.
Can you get from Malmö to Gothenburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 16m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Malmö to Gothenburg?
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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026