How to travel from Kraków to Malmo, Sweden

The distance between Kraków and Malmo is around 961km (597 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 12h 50m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

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

  • Duration14h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,545($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Malmö.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 530($50)
Operated by

Sindbad

💰 Cheapest
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Swinoujscie then take a ferry to Trelleborg.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 200($19)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Malmö.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Distance1,398km (869 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kraków and Malmo

There are several options for getting from Kraków to Malmo by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around SEK 200 ($19) and will take around 18h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 12h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,790 ($260).

The distance between Kraków and Malmo is around 961km (597 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 772km (480 miles)

It takes around 14h 5m to get from Kraków and Malmo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kraków to Malmo is to drive which takes around 12h 50m and will set you back approx SEK 2,790 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Kraków and Malmo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around SEK 200 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kraków and Malmo. It typically takes around 14h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kraków to Malmo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Berlin Hbf, Hamburg Hbf and København H. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 5m.

PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Czech Railways, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), FlixTrain, Danish Railways, Öresundståg, Skånetrafiken and Swedish Railways run train services between Kraków and Malmo. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 14h 5m, 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 Kraków and Malmo. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kraków and Malmo with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 19hrs.

Sindbad run regular bus services between Kraków and Malmo. Buses run twice a week and take around 19hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kraków to Malmo. We recommend that you take the train to Berlin Hbf, Hamburg Hbf then København H and then to Malmö Centralstation. instead which will take 14h 5m.

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 Kraków and Malmo. The distance is around 1,398km (869 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kraków to Malmo is to take the train which takes, on average, 14h 5m and will usually cost around SEK 1,545 ($145).

How do I get from Kraków to Malmo

Compare travel optionsbetween Kraków and Malmo

Transport options from Kraków to Malmo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
14h 5m
SEK 1,545($145)
twice daily1,435km (892 miles)
Bus
19hrs
SEK 530($50)
twice a week1,242km (771 miles)
Train and Ferry
18h 20m
SEK 200($19)
every 20 mins961km (597 miles)
Drive
12h 50m
SEK 2,790($260)
on demand1,398km (869 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