How to travel from Berlin to Malmo, Sweden

The distance between Berlin and Malmo is around 480km (298 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 7hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Berlin to Malmo by train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,395($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Malmö central train station FlixBus stop.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 300($28)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Świnoujście then take a ferry to Ystad then drive to Malmö.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 565($53)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Malmo

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Malmo by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 300 ($28) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,395 ($130).

The distance between Berlin and Malmo is around 480km (298 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Berlin and Malmo by train.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Malmo is to take the train which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx SEK 1,395 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Malmo is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 300 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Malmo. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Berlin and Malmo with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 10h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn, Czech Railways, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), FlixTrain, Danish Railways, Öresundståg, Skånetrafiken, Swedish Railways and Snälltåget run train services between Berlin and Malmo. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7hrs, 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 Berlin and Malmo. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Malmo with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 9h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Malmo. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Malmo. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then København H and then to Malmö Centralstation. instead which will take 7hrs.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Berlin to Malmo. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then København H and then to Malmö Centralstation. instead which will take 7hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Malmo is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around SEK 1,395 ($130).

How do I get from Berlin to Malmo

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Malmo

Transport options from Berlin to Malmo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
SEK 1,395($130)
every 20 mins825km (512 miles)
Train to Malmö Centralstation10h 40m
SEK 370($35)
4 times a week659km (409 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
SEK 300($28)
every 20 mins480km (298 miles)
Car and Ferry
10h 45m
SEK 565($53)
twice daily481km (299 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