Copenhagen to Malmo by train

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Overview: trains from Copenhagen to Malmo

Find the key information for travelling by train from Copenhagen to Malmo, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:07 View journey
Last train 22:46 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 36m View journey
Distance (km) 28
Trains / day 79 View all
Cheapest journey €19.18 View journey
Avg journey time 41m
Train operators 9

Explore Copenhagen to Malmo by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Copenhagen to Malmo aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Copenhagen and Malmo

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €19.17, but can go to €20 when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and €20 when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel between Copenhagen and Malmo

If you are taking the train from Copenhagen to Malmo, you will have 79 trains each day (with a departure every 9 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 00:07. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:46. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:07, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:46.

Copenhagen to Malmo distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 28 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 36 minutes.

Booking time frame: Copenhagen to Malmo trains

Tickets for travel to Malmo along this route are available for purchase 6 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Additional information on train travel from Copenhagen to Malmo

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Malmo city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Copenhagen to Malmo

Want to know more about your journey from Copenhagen to Malmo? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Copenhagen to Malmo covers 28 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.