There are 8 ways to get from Hamburg to Malmö by train, night bus, night train, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train via København H • 6h 26m
494 kr - 810 kr
Cheapest option
Night bus • 7h 5m
190 kr - 240 kr
6 alternative options
Train • 8h 14m
210 kr - 260 kr
Night train • 8h 14m
210 kr - 260 kr
Drive • 4h 44m
550 kr - 850 kr
Fly Hamburg to Malmo • 8h 19m
632 kr - 1097 kr
Train, train to Sonderborg, fly to Copenhagen • 6h 24m
1162 kr - 2970 kr
Fly Hamburg to Copenhagen • 4h 7m
441 kr - 2016 kr
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International entry into Sweden from Germany
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
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Yes, entry into Sweden is currently allowed from Germany.
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- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Malmö is 11313.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Malmö is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Malmö is 1 metre.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Malmö is to night bus which costs 19€ - 24€ and takes 7h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Malmö is to fly which costs 40€ - 200€ and takes 4h 7m.
Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Hamburg, Hamburg ZOB and arriving at Malmö. This bus operates Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Malmö Centralstation station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Hamburg and Malmö is 300 km. The road distance is 501.4 km.
The best way to get from Hamburg to Malmö without a car is to train via København H which takes 6h 26m and costs 45€ - 80€.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Hamburg to Malmö, including transfers.
Hamburg to Malmö bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Hamburg ZOB station.
Hamburg to Malmö train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Hamburg to Malmö is to train via København H which takes 6h 26m and costs 45€ - 80€. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 60€ - 110€ and takes 8h 19m.

- Distance: 299.6 km
- Duration: 6h 26m
What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Malmö, Sweden?
You can take a train from Hamburg to Malmö via Altona, Hamburg-Altona, Koebenhavn H, and København H in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a vehicle from Hamburg, Hamburg ZOB to Malmö once daily. Tickets cost 190 kr - 240 kr and the journey takes 7h 5m.

- Website
- alsie.com
Flights from Sonderborg to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 650 kr - 2500 kr

- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Sonderborg to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 650 kr - 2500 kr

- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Hamburg to Malmo via Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1200 kr - 4700 kr
Flights from Hamburg to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 700 kr - 4900 kr

- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Hamburg to Malmo via Gdansk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 340 kr - 750 kr
Flights from Hamburg to Malmo via Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 490 kr - 1600 kr

Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hamburg-Altona to Koebenhavn H
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 900 kr - 1300 kr
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Tinglev
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 500 kr - 750 kr
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

- Phone
- 70 13 14 15
- Website
- dsb.dk
Train from Hamburg-Altona to København H
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 430 kr - 600 kr
- Website
- Danish Railways (DSB)
Train from København H to Malmö C
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 85 kr - 120 kr
- Website
- Danish Railways (DSB)
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Tinglev St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 200 kr - 280 kr
- Website
- Danish Railways (DSB)
Train from Tinglev St. to Sønderborg St.
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 85 kr - 120 kr
- Website
- Danish Railways (DSB)

- Phone
- 0771-77 77 11
- bokningssupporten@oresundstag.se
- Website
- oresundstag.se
Train from København H to Malmö Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 90 kr - 130 kr
- Website
- Öresundståg

- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- kundservice@sj.se
- Website
- sj.se
Train from København H to Malmö Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 50 kr - 190 kr
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- 1st Class Ticket
- 140 kr - 190 kr
- 2nd Class Ticket
- 50 kr - 65 kr

- Phone
- +46 771-26 00 00
- snalltaget@snalltaget.se
- Website
- snalltaget.se
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Malmö Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 210 kr - 260 kr
- Website
- Snälltåget
Night train from Hamburg Hbf to Malmo C
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 210 kr - 260 kr
- Website
- Snälltåget

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from Hamburg, Hamburg ZOB to Malmö
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 190 kr - 240 kr
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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There is no direct flight from Hamburg Airport to Malmo Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 55m and has one stopover.
Hamburg to Malmö bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Malmö station.
Hamburg to Malmö train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Malmö Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Malmö is 501 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Hamburg to Malmö.
Eurowings, Wizz Air and Scandinavian Airlines offer flights from Hamburg Airport to Malmo Airport.
Book your Hamburg to Malmö train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Hamburg to Malmö bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 285+ hotels available in Malmö. Prices start at 750 kr SEK per night.
The best way to get from Hamburg to Hamburg Airport is to train which takes 28 min and costs 3€ - 4€.