How to travel from Edinburgh to Malmo, Sweden

The distance between Edinburgh and Malmo is around 1,040km (646 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Malmo by plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Copenhagen (CPH).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 980($90)
Operated byRyanair+ 5 others
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6 x train
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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Hamburg Hbf then København H and then to Malmö Centralstation.

  • Duration18h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 7,235($680)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Ghent and then to Copenhagen central train station.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,395($130)

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Malmo

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Malmo by plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around SEK 980 ($90) and will take around 2h 50m.

The distance between Edinburgh and Malmo is around 1,040km (646 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,011km (628 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Edinburgh and Malmo by plane.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Malmo is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx SEK 980 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Malmo is to fly which will typically cost around SEK 980 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Malmo. It typically takes around 18h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Malmo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Hamburg Hbf and København H. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 18h 25m.

LNER, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways, Öresundståg, Skånetrafiken, Swedish Railways, Dutch Railways, Swiss Railways, FlixTrain and Snälltåget run train services between Edinburgh and Malmo. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 18h 25m, 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 Edinburgh and Malmo. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Malmo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station, Ghent and Copenhagen central train station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Malmo. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Malmo. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Copenhagen (CPH). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Malmo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Ryanair, easyJet, Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air International, Brussels Airlines and British Airways fly between Edinburgh and Malmo. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Copenhagen (CPH). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Edinburgh to Malmo typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Copenhagen (CPH).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Edinburgh to Malmo. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Copenhagen (CPH). instead which will take 2h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Malmo is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around SEK 980 ($90).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Malmo

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Malmo

Transport options from Edinburgh to Malmo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 50m
SEK 980($90)
every 20 mins1,040km (646 miles)
Train + 1 similar
18h 25m
SEK 7,235($680)
every 20 mins2,436km (1,514 miles)
Train via London Kings Cross21hrs
SEK 5,670($535)
twice a week2,079km (1,292 miles)
Bus
1 day 10h
SEK 1,395($130)
6 times a week2,318km (1,441 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Malmo

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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