How to travel from Linköping to Malmo, Sweden

The distance between Linköping and Malmo is around 385km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Malmö Centralstation.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 425($40)
Operated bySwedish Railways+ 1 others

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Landvetter Airport then fly from Gothenburg (GOT) to Copenhagen (CPH).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,960($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Malmö central train station FlixBus stop.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 255($24)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Malmö.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance418km (260 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Linköping and Malmo

There are several options for getting from Linköping to Malmo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 235 ($22) and will take around 2h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 425 ($40).

The distance between Linköping and Malmo is around 385km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (217 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Linköping and Malmo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Linköping to Malmo is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx SEK 425 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Linköping and Malmo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 235 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Linköping and Malmo. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Linköping and Malmo with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 50m.

Swedish Railways and Snälltåget run train services between Linköping and Malmo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Linköping and Malmo. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Linköping and Malmo with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5h 25m.

FlixBus and Vy Buss run regular bus services between Linköping and Malmo. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Linköping to Malmo. We recommend that you take the bus to Landvetter Airport then fly from Gothenburg (GOT) to Copenhagen (CPH). instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Linköping and Malmo. The distance is around 418km (260 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Linköping to Malmo is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around SEK 425 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Linköping and Malmo

Transport options from Linköping to Malmo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
SEK 425($40)
hourly385km (239 miles)
Train to Eslöv station2h 60m
SEK 235($22)
twice daily385km (239 miles)
Bus and Plane
4h 50m
SEK 1,960($185)
hourly511km (318 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
SEK 255($24)
twice daily426km (265 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
SEK 840($79)
on demand418km (260 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