Train from Copenhagen to Malmo
The train from Copenhagen to Malmo is the fastest and most affordable way to reach Sweden. Here you can read how the connection works, where to buy tickets, and what to expect during the journey.
How the train connection between Copenhagen and Malmo works
The train between Copenhagen and Malmo is called the Öresundtåg. It travels across the Oresund Bridge, connecting Denmark with Sweden. For travelers wanting to take a day trip to Malmo from Copenhagen, this is the most direct and simple option.
Important to know:
- Departure: København H (Copenhagen Central Station)
- Arrival: Malmö C (Malmo Central Station)
- Travel time: Approximately 35 minutes
- Frequency: Every 20 minutes during the day
- Stops along the way: Includes Kastrup Airport (CPH)
- Ticket price: approximately £11 (96 DKK for an adult, second class)
The journey is direct, and you do not need to change trains.
The train from Copenhagen to Malmö, photographed from the car on the Öresund Bridge.
Why the train is the best choice for a day trip to Malmo
The route from Copenhagen to Malmo is short, affordable, and practical. You travel from city center to city center without extra costs or hassle.
Advantages:
- You do not have to pay the toll for the Oresund Bridge
- No parking fees in Malmo
- No traffic jams or delays due to road traffic
- Comfortable seats and a peaceful view over the Oresund
- Fast and reliable, even during peak hours
For a day trip, this is the option that almost everyone chooses. Read more here about aday trip to Copenhagen.
Where to buy a train ticket from Copenhagen to Malmo
Tickets can be bought easily, both online and at the station. The easiest option is tobook via Omio, where you receive fast tickets on your phone, always see the current prices, and can immediately see which bus departs from your location to Copenhagen station and when.
You can also buy your ticket at the machines at Copenhagen Central, but booking online is usually faster and clearer.
Book a ticket via Omio from Copenhagen to Malmö
Should you take border controls into account?
Sweden sometimes carries out border controls upon arrival in Malmo. These happen randomly, but always ensure you have a valid passport or ID card with you. The check usually takes place at Malmo Central, where the Swedish police select travelers near the exit.
Most travelers notice very little of this, but keep your documents close at hand.
What the train journey looks like
The train uses the same Oresund Bridge that cars use. During the ride, you notice little of the bridge itself, except for some beautiful views over the water.
What to expect:
- No transfers (Check prices directly via Omio)
- A smooth passage via Kastrup
- Wide views over the Oresund
- Arrival at Malmo Central right near the city center
The station in Malmo is within walking distance of the city center, Lilla Torg (the old square), and the Västra Hamnen district.
Traveling further to other cities in Sweden
A day trip to Malmo is popular, but you can also easily travel further from Malmo.
Connections from Malmö C:
- High-speed train to Stockholm, travel time approximately 4.5 hours
- Trains to Lund, Hässleholm, Ystad, or Gothenburg
- Regional trains toward Southern Sweden
The route from Copenhagen to Sweden via Malmo is an ideal start for a longer journey.
