How to travel from Bratislava to Malmo, Sweden

The distance between Bratislava and Malmo is around 1,299km (807 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 13h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bratislava 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 MalmoBratislava if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration16h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,225($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Prague ÚAN Florenc and then to Malmö central train station FlixBus stop.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 670($63)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Malmö.

  • Duration13h 5m
  • Distance1,469km (913 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bratislava and Malmo

There are several options for getting from Bratislava to Malmo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 670 ($63) and will take around 18h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 13h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,925 ($275).

The distance between Bratislava and Malmo is around 1,299km (807 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 875km (544 miles)

It takes around 16h 30m to get from Bratislava and Malmo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bratislava to Malmo is to drive which takes around 13h 5m and will set you back approx SEK 2,925 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Bratislava and Malmo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 670 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bratislava and Malmo. It typically takes around 16h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bratislava to Malmo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf and København H. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 30m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Danish Railways, Öresundståg, Skånetrafiken, Swedish Railways, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Snälltåget run train services between Bratislava and Malmo. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 16h 30m, 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 Bratislava and Malmo. It typically takes around 18h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bratislava to Malmo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Prague ÚAN Florenc. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 40m.

RegioJet, SAD Lucenec, Racic Eurobus, Lasta, FlixBus and Sindbad run regular bus services between Bratislava and Malmo. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bratislava to Malmo. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then København H and then to Malmö Centralstation. instead which will take 16h 30m.

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 Bratislava and Malmo. The distance is around 1,469km (913 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bratislava to Malmo is to take the train which takes, on average, 16h 30m and will usually cost around SEK 1,225 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bratislava and Malmo

Transport options from Bratislava to Malmo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
16h 30m
SEK 1,225($115)
twice daily1,588km (987 miles)
Train via Berlin Hbf22h 25m
SEK 1,275($120)
4 times a week1,469km (913 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 40m
SEK 670($63)
once daily1,299km (807 miles)
Bus via Bielsko-Biała, Dworzec Autobusowy23h 55m
SEK 745($70)
twice a week1,532km (952 miles)
Drive
13h 5m
SEK 2,925($275)
on demand1,469km (913 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