How to travel from Geneva to Malmo, Sweden

The distance between Geneva and Malmo is around 1,472km (915 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 14hrs.

5 routes found

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

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Train

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

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 4,245($400)
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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin Central Bus Station and then to Malmö central train station FlixBus stop.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 775($73)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Malmö.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Distance1,563km (971 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geneva and Malmo

There are several options for getting from Geneva to Malmo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 775 ($73) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 14hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 3,360 ($315).

The distance between Geneva and Malmo is around 1,472km (915 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,149km (714 miles)

It takes around 14h 30m to get from Geneva and Malmo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geneva to Malmo is to drive which takes around 14hrs and will set you back approx SEK 3,360 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Geneva and Malmo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 775 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Geneva and Malmo. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Geneva to Malmo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Olten, Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bf, Hamburg Hbf and København H. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways, Öresundståg, Skånetrafiken, Swedish Railways, Snälltåget, Nightjet and SJ run train services between Geneva and Malmo. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 14h 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 Geneva and Malmo. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Geneva to Malmo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Berlin Central Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

RegioJet and FlixBus run regular bus services between Geneva and Malmo. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geneva to Malmo. We recommend that you take the train to Olten, Hamburg Hbf then København H and then to Malmö Centralstation. instead which will take 14h 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 Geneva and Malmo. The distance is around 1,563km (971 miles) by road and it will take around 14hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geneva to Malmo is to take the train which takes, on average, 14h 30m and will usually cost around SEK 4,245 ($400).

How do I get from Geneva to Malmo

Compare travel optionsbetween Geneva and Malmo

Transport options from Geneva to Malmo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
14h 30m
SEK 4,245($400)
every 20 mins1,619km (1,006 miles)
Train via Bern17h 55m
SEK 3,330($315)
twice a week1,472km (915 miles)
Train via Zürich HB20h 30m
SEK 3,300($310)
twice daily1,738km (1,080 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
SEK 775($73)
twice a week1,824km (1,133 miles)
Drive
14hrs
SEK 3,360($315)
on demand1,563km (971 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