How to travel from Zurich to Malmo, Sweden

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.

5 routes found

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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Basel Bad Bf, Hamburg Hbf then København H and then to Malmö Centralstation.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,820($265)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Malmö central train station FlixBus stop.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 775($73)
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Drive

Drive to Malmö.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Distance1,397km (868 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich and Malmo

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Zurich to Malmo

Compare travel optionsbetween Zurich and Malmo

Transport options from Zurich to Malmo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
12h 55m
SEK 2,820($265)
every 20 mins1,457km (905 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf15h 15m
SEK 2,265($215)
twice a week1,300km (808 miles)
Train via Hamburg-Altona17h 45m
SEK 1,595($150)
twice daily1,465km (910 miles)
Bus
20hrs
SEK 775($73)
every 20 mins1,291km (802 miles)
Drive
12h 25m
SEK 3,000($280)
on demand1,397km (868 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