Copenhagen to Malmö: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 28 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
Choosing your journey
Take an Öresundståg from København H across the bridge to Malmö. It is an easy city-to-city move, but allow for the border stop and check the ticket coverage before treating it as a local ride.
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Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
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| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
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| train Direct | Öresundståg | 45m | Choose a departure for the fare |
Dep: København H
Arr: Malmö Central
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Take an Öresundståg from København H across the bridge to Malmö. It is an easy city-to-city move, but allow for the border stop and check the ticket coverage before treating it as a local ride. Use the dated booking for the exact departure, fare and conditions. Tickets and times |
Choose the central departure
Allow roughly 40–50 minutes from København H to Malmö C on a suitable direct train. Copenhagen Airport is an intermediate stop, not the starting point used for this estimate. Check the current timetable for works and platform changes.
Have the correct cross-border ticket
Buy the journey into Sweden through an appropriate operator or regional ticket system. A Copenhagen City Pass Small does not extend to Malmö. Carry the travel documents required for your nationality, and keep them accessible for checks.
Get off where the stay fits
Hyllie and Triangeln come before Malmö C on the city approach. Choose the stop that fits your accommodation and check the ticket. Malmö C is useful for the old centre and many onward trains.
Plan the arrival
The Copenhagen guide and Malmö guide explain the local journeys, places to stay and visits. Add the main travel ticket separately to your daily spending plan. The distance above is a straight-line comparison between the city centres; your train, road or flight route can be longer.