How to travel from Manchester to Malmo, Sweden

The distance between Manchester and Malmo is around 1,740km (1,081 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 17h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Manchester to Malmo by bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,215($115)
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Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration17h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 4,535($425)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Manchester and Malmo

There are several options for getting from Manchester to Malmo by bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 1,215 ($115) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 17h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 4,535 ($425).

The distance between Manchester and Malmo is around 1,740km (1,081 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,009km (627 miles)

It takes around 1 day 6h to get from Manchester and Malmo by bus.

The quickest way to get from Manchester to Malmo is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 17h 55m and will set you back approx SEK 4,535 ($425).

The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Malmo is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 1,215 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Manchester and Malmo. We recommend that you drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Malmö. instead which will take 17h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Manchester and Malmo. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Manchester 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 6h.

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

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Manchester to Malmo. We recommend that you take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Ghent and then to Copenhagen central train station. instead which will take 1 day 6h.

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 Manchester to Malmo. We recommend that you take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Ghent and then to Copenhagen central train station. instead which will take 1 day 6h.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manchester to Malmo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 6h and will usually cost around SEK 1,215 ($115).

How do I get from Manchester to Malmo

Compare travel optionsbetween Manchester and Malmo

Transport options from Manchester to Malmo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 6h
SEK 1,215($115)
6 times a week1,916km (1,191 miles)
Car and Ferry
17h 55m
SEK 4,535($425)
every 2 hours1,740km (1,081 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Manchester 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