The distance between Riga and Malmo is around 755km (469 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Riga to Malmo by plane, train, bus, ferry 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 from Riga (RIX) to Copenhagen (CPH).
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Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Malmö central train station FlixBus stop.
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Take the bus to Ventspils AO then take a ferry to Nynäshamn then take the train to Stockholm City station and then to Malmö Centralstation.
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Drive to Gdynia then take a ferry to Karlskrona then drive to Malmö.
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There are several options for getting from Riga to Malmo by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around SEK 765 ($72) and will take around 17h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,010 ($190).
The distance between Riga and Malmo is around 755km (469 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 701km (435 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Riga and Malmo by plane.
The quickest way to get from Riga to Malmo is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx SEK 2,010 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Riga and Malmo is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around SEK 765 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Riga and Malmo. We recommend that you fly from Riga (RIX) to Copenhagen (CPH). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Riga and Malmo. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Riga 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 4h.
FlixBus, Ecolines, Kaliningrad Bus Terminal and Sindbad run regular bus services between Riga and Malmo. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Riga and Malmo. Flights depart from Riga (RIX) and arrive at Copenhagen (CPH). The flight takes around 1h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Riga and Malmo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.
Air Baltic and Norwegian Air International fly between Riga and Malmo. Flights depart from Riga (RIX) and and arrive into Copenhagen (CPH). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.
The flight from Riga to Malmo typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Riga (RIX) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Riga to Malmo. We recommend that you fly from Riga (RIX) to Copenhagen (CPH). instead which will take 2h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Riga to Malmo is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around SEK 2,010 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 25m | SEK 2,010($190) | every 20 mins | 755km (469 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 35m | SEK 2,490($235) | hourly | 1,061km (660 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | SEK 990($95) | twice daily | 1,741km (1,082 miles) |
Bus via Kaliningrad Bus station | 1 day 9h | SEK 1,435($135) | twice a week | 1,575km (979 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 17h 10m | SEK 765($72) | twice daily | 1,106km (687 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 20h 35m | SEK 1,530($145) | twice daily | 1,093km (679 miles) |
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The following major airports near Malmo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.