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Thinking about taking the train from Gothenburg Central to Malmö Central? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 20 minutes to travel the 242 km from Gothenburg Central to Malmö Central by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 33 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 25 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available.
Train tickets from Gothenburg Central to Malmö Central are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Malmö Central? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train schedule below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
First train | 4:58 am | |
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Last train | 11:40 pm | |
Departure station | Gothenburg Central | |
Arrival station | Malmö Central | |
Journey time | From 2h 33m | |
Distance | 150 miles (242 km) | |
Frequency | 25 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Train and bus operators | Flixbus, Nettbuss |
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Gothenburg Central to Malmö Central by booking early.§
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
The average journey time by train between Gothenburg Central and Malmö Central is 3 hours and 20 minutes, with around 25 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Gothenburg Central to Malmö Central is 2 hours and 33 minutes.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Gothenburg Central to Malmö Central without having to change trains. There are 23 direct trains from Gothenburg Central to Malmö Central each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Gothenburg Central to Malmö Central leaves at 04:58. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Gothenburg Central to Malmö Central leaves at 23:40. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Gothenburg Central to Malmö Central cover a distance of around 150 miles (242 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Malmö Central to Gothenburg Central.