How to travel from Malmö to Gothenburg

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Compare train and bus for Malmö to Gothenburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $22.

Distance: 150 miles (242 km)

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$38

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$27

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3h 47m

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3h 17m

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4h 7m

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3h 37m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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from Malmö to Gothenburg

How to get from Malmö to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Malmö to Gothenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:35 AM3h15
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    11:50 AMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Vy Bus4You600
    10:45 PM3h25
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    2:10 AMGöteborg, Åkareplatsen
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:40 PM3h00
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    9:40 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Oresundstag1026 Öresundstågen · 6804 Öresundstågen · 51034 Öresundstågen
    8:12 AM3h53
    Malmö Centralstation
    12:05 PMGothenburg Centralstation
    $481One-way
    2 transfers
  • Oresundstag1034 Öresundstågen · 6804 Öresundstågen · 51042 Öresundstågen
    9:12 AM3h53
    Malmö Centralstation
    1:05 PMGothenburg Centralstation
    $481One-way
    2 transfers
  • Skånetrafiken5 Skånetrafiken+Oresundstag1034 Öresundstågen · 6804 Öresundstågen · 51042 Öresundstågen
    8:45 AM4h20
    Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken
    1:05 PMGothenburg Centralstation
    $481One-way
    3 transfers
  • Vy Bus4You300
    9:00 AM4h00
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    1:00 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4You300
    7:45 AM4h00
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    11:45 AMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4You600
    7:30 AM3h45
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    11:15 AMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Malmö to Gothenburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Malmö to Gothenburg, 67,87% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Malmö to Gothenburg and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Malmö to Gothenburg

Travel to Gothenburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Malmö to Gothenburg.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Malmö and Gothenburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Malmö to Gothenburg is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Gothenburg:

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Gothenburg costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Malmö to Gothenburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

The distance from Malmö to Gothenburg is approximately 150 miles (242 km).
The average frequency per day from Malmö to Gothenburg is:
  • Around 45 trains per day.
  • Around 40 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Gothenburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Malmö to Gothenburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Gothenburg Centralstation.
  • Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Malmö to Gothenburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, vy, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Gothenburg by train.
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss to go to Gothenburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Malmö to Gothenburg with the following travel companies:
  • 16 direct trains per day with Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ).
  • 14 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss.
Omio customers who travel from Malmö to Gothenburg often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, Berlin, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gothenburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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