How to travel from London to Malmo, Sweden

The distance between London and Malmo is around 1,411km (877 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 13h 15m.

4 routes found

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

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

🚀 Fastest
1
5 x train
+

Train

Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Hamburg Hbf then København H and then to Malmö Centralstation.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 5,960($560)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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

💰 Cheapest
2
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Ghent and then to Copenhagen central train station.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,085($100)
3
car
+
ferry
+
car
+

Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Malmö.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 3,810($360)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Malmo

There are several options for getting from London to Malmo by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 1,085 ($100) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 13h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 5,960 ($560).

The distance between London and Malmo is around 1,411km (877 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 977km (607 miles)

It takes around 13h 15m to get from London and Malmo by train.

The quickest way to get from London to Malmo is to take the train which takes around 13h 15m and will set you back approx SEK 5,960 ($560).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Malmo is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 1,085 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Malmo. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from London to Malmo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Hamburg Hbf and København H. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Thalys, Swiss Railways, FlixTrain, Danish Railways, Öresundståg, Skånetrafiken, Swedish Railways, Dutch Railways and Snälltåget run train services between London and Malmo. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 13h 15m, 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 London and Malmo. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs 6 times a week.

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

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

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Malmo. We recommend that you take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Hamburg Hbf then København H and then to Malmö Centralstation. instead which will take 13h 15m.

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 London to Malmo. We recommend that you take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Hamburg Hbf then København H and then to Malmö Centralstation. instead which will take 13h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Malmo is to take the train which takes, on average, 13h 15m and will usually cost around SEK 5,960 ($560).

How do I get from London to Malmo

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Malmo

Transport options from London to Malmo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
13h 15m
SEK 5,960($560)
every 20 mins1,588km (986 miles)
Train via Amsterdam Centraal16h 40m
SEK 4,925($465)
twice a week1,451km (902 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
SEK 1,085($100)
6 times a week1,595km (991 miles)
Car and Ferry
14h 40m
SEK 3,810($360)
every 2 hours1,411km (877 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between London and Malmo

Train operators

Ferry operators

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