How to travel from Aarhus to Malmo, Sweden

The distance between Aarhus and Malmo is around 336km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Aarhus to Malmo by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MalmoAarhus if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to København H and then to Malmö Centralstation.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 530($50)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Copenhagen central train station and then to Malmo Norra Vallgatan.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 405($38)
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Drive

Drive to Malmö.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance336km (209 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aarhus and Malmo

There are several options for getting from Aarhus to Malmo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 405 ($38) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 745 ($70).

The distance between Aarhus and Malmo is around 336km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 184km (114 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Aarhus and Malmo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aarhus to Malmo is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx SEK 745 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and Malmo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 405 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aarhus and Malmo. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aarhus to Malmo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Danish Railways, Öresundståg, Skånetrafiken and Swedish Railways run train services between Aarhus and Malmo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aarhus and Malmo. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aarhus to Malmo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Copenhagen central train station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

FlixBus, Vy Buss and Vy Travel AB run regular bus services between Aarhus and Malmo. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aarhus to Malmo. We recommend that you take the train to København H and then to Malmö Centralstation. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Malmo is Malmo Airport (MMX) (MMX) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Malmo. Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH) (AGH) and Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aarhus and Malmo. The distance is around 336km (209 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to Malmo is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around SEK 530 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aarhus and Malmo

Transport options from Aarhus to Malmo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
SEK 530($50)
hourly366km (227 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
SEK 405($38)
every 4 hours340km (211 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
SEK 745($70)
on demand336km (209 miles)

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Airports near Malmo

The following major airports near Malmo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.

MMX
Malmo Airport (MMX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Malmo
AGH
Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Malmo
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
233km (145 miles) from Malmo