Malmö to Lund: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 16 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
Compare the options
Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| train Direct | Öresundståg | About 10m |
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Fare source checked: 6 Oct 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: Öresundståg |
Dep: Malmö Central
Arr: Lund Central
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The published Öresundståg timetable includes direct train 1010 from Malmö C to Lund C in 10 minutes. Check the actual departure, ticket and current works. Keep your room if you plan to return, and leave enough time in Lund for more than a quick cathedral stop. |
Choosing your journey
A short regional train ride makes Lund an easy day from Malmö. Keep your room if you plan to return, and give the visit enough time for more than the cathedral exterior.
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Take a regional service
Allow roughly 10–15 minutes between Malmö C and Lund C on a suitable Öresundståg or Pågatåg. Buy the Skånetrafiken ticket for the full journey before boarding and check the stopping pattern.
Decide on the return
A return day trip saves another check-in. Compare the ticket choices for the journeys you will actually take, including any local buses. A Malmö small-zone ticket alone does not cover the rail trip to Lund.
Walk from Lund C
The old centre is close to the station. Keep Kulturen for its opening hours and leave time for lunch. If continuing north, check whether the onward train calls at Lund so you can avoid doubling back.
Plan the arrival
The Malmö guide and Lund 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.