How to travel from Lyon to Malmo, Sweden

The distance between Lyon and Malmo is around 1,274km (791 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lyon to Malmo by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Copenhagen (CPH).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,290($215)
Operated byeasyJet+ 7 others
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Train

Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Hamburg Hbf then København H and then to Malmö Centralstation.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 3,735($350)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Malmö central train station FlixBus stop.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 990($95)
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Drive

Drive to Malmö.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Distance1,634km (1,015 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Malmo

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Malmo by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 990 ($95) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,290 ($215).

The distance between Lyon and Malmo is around 1,274km (791 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,235km (767 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Lyon and Malmo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Malmo is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx SEK 2,290 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Malmo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 990 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Malmo. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Malmo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Hamburg Hbf and København H. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.

TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Thalys, Swiss Railways, FlixTrain, Danish Railways, Öresundståg, Skånetrafiken, Swedish Railways, SNCF and Snälltåget run train services between Lyon and Malmo. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 14h 55m, 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 Lyon and Malmo. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Malmo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Berlin ZOB [Fernbus]. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Lyon and Malmo. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lyon and Malmo. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Copenhagen (CPH). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Malmo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.

easyJet, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, KLM, British Airways, Volotea and Air France fly between Lyon and Malmo. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Copenhagen (CPH). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.

The flight from Lyon to Malmo typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Copenhagen (CPH).

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 Lyon and Malmo. The distance is around 1,634km (1,015 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Malmo is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around SEK 2,290 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Malmo

Transport options from Lyon to Malmo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
SEK 2,290($215)
every 20 mins1,274km (791 miles)
Train + 1 similar
14h 55m
SEK 3,735($350)
every 20 mins1,967km (1,222 miles)
Train via Geneve19h 50m
SEK 3,605($340)
twice a week1,621km (1,007 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
SEK 990($95)
twice daily1,780km (1,106 miles)
Drive
14h 50m
SEK 3,255($305)
on demand1,634km (1,015 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