The distance between Zurich and Malmo is around 1,291km (802 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 12h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Zurich 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.
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Take the train to Basel Bad Bf, Hamburg Hbf then København H and then to Malmö Centralstation.
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Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Malmö central train station FlixBus stop.
There are several options for getting from Zurich 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 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 12h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 3,000 ($280).
The distance between Zurich and Malmo is around 1,291km (802 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 965km (600 miles)
It takes around 12h 55m to get from Zurich and Malmo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zurich to Malmo is to drive which takes around 12h 25m and will set you back approx SEK 3,000 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Zurich 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.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Malmo. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zurich to Malmo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basel Bad Bf, Hamburg Hbf and København H. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.
Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, Danish Railways, Öresundståg, Skånetrafiken, Swedish Railways, Snälltåget, Nightjet and SJ run train services between Zurich and Malmo. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 12h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zurich and Malmo. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Zurich to Malmo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 20hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Zurich and Malmo. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Malmo. We recommend that you take the train to Basel Bad Bf, Hamburg Hbf then København H and then to Malmö Centralstation. instead which will take 12h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Zurich and Malmo. The distance is around 1,397km (868 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Malmo is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 55m and will usually cost around SEK 2,820 ($265).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 12h 55m | SEK 2,820($265) | every 20 mins | 1,457km (905 miles) |
Train via Hamburg Hbf | 15h 15m | SEK 2,265($215) | twice a week | 1,300km (808 miles) |
Train via Hamburg-Altona | 17h 45m | SEK 1,595($150) | twice daily | 1,465km (910 miles) |
Bus | 20hrs | SEK 775($73) | every 20 mins | 1,291km (802 miles) |
Drive | 12h 25m | SEK 3,000($280) | on demand | 1,397km (868 miles) |
Skånetrafiken
Urlaubs-Express
The following major airports near Malmo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.