Arrival by Train

Travelling to Malmö by train is fast, comfortable and environmentally friendly. The city is one of Scandinavia's major railway hubs, with frequent services from Denmark and excellent connections to the rest of Sweden. International travellers arriving at Copenhagen Airport can reach Malmö in less than half an hour by direct train.


Train arriving at Malmö Central Station

From Copenhagen Airport

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is one of the most convenient gateways to Malmö. Direct Öresund trains depart from the railway station beneath Terminal 3 throughout the day, crossing the iconic Öresund Bridge before arriving in Malmö.

The journey takes approximately 20–25 minutes to Malmö Central Station and around 12 minutes to Hyllie, making it one of the quickest airport-to-city transfers in Scandinavia.

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Rail connections to Malmö

Rail Connections

Malmö Central Station offers direct train services to Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Stockholm and many destinations throughout southern Sweden. The station is also connected to Germany via rail and ferry services, making Malmö an excellent base for exploring Scandinavia and northern Europe.

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Local trains in Skåne

Regional & Local Trains

In addition to long-distance services, Malmö is served by Öresundståg and Pågatågen, providing frequent connections to cities and towns throughout Skåne. Popular destinations include Lund, Helsingborg, Kristianstad, Ystad and Trelleborg.

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For the easiest way to travel around Malmö and the rest of Skåne, download the Skånetrafiken app. It is available in English and allows you to plan your journey, purchase tickets and receive real-time travel information for trains, buses and local transport throughout the region.

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Related information

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