The cheapest and fastest trains from Malmö to Stockholm
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 27 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
513 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Malmö to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malmö to Stockholm will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 36 trains that leave Malmö for Stockholm every day 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 513 km distance in an average of 4 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3902 Snälltåget15:207h05Malmö Centralstation22:25Stockholm Central Station£271One-way0 changes
550 X 200019:074h38Malmö Centralstation23:45Stockholm Central Station£371One-way0 changes
3942 Snälltåget17:184h59Malmö Centralstation22:17Stockholm Central Station£401One-way0 changes
3940 Snälltåget8:184h59Malmö Centralstation13:17Stockholm Central Station£401One-way0 changes
5 Skånetrafiken+
550 X 2000+
5 SL18:476h03Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken0:50Stockholm, Västerbroplan£441One-way2 changes
530 X 20009:074h25Malmö Centralstation13:32Stockholm Central Station£711One-way0 changes
524 X 20006:074h27Malmö Centralstation10:34Stockholm Central Station£1191One-way0 changes
544 X 200016:074h27Malmö Centralstation20:34Stockholm Central Station£1191One-way0 changes
534 X 200011:074h28Malmö Centralstation15:35Stockholm Central Station£781One-way0 changes
546 X 200017:074h28Malmö Centralstation21:35Stockholm Central Station£941One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Malmö to Stockholm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £63.
Distance: 513 km
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Live departures
Malmö to Stockholm train times
The table below shows live departures for Malmö to Stockholm trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
520 X 2000 | 2:01 Malmö Centralstation | 4h37 | 6:38 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 522 X 2000+ 5 SL | 2:49 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5h24 | 8:13 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
522 X 2000 | 3:07 Malmö Centralstation | 4h30 | 7:37 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 524 X 2000+ 5 SL | 3:49 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5h24 | 9:13 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
524 X 2000 | 4:07 Malmö Centralstation | 4h27 | 8:34 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 526 X 2000+ 5 SL | 4:45 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5h28 | 10:13 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
526 X 2000 | 5:07 Malmö Centralstation | 4h28 | 9:35 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 528 X 2000+ 5 SL | 5:50 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5h24 | 11:14 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 3940 Snälltåget+ 5 SL | 5:56 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5h58 | 11:54 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
528 X 2000 | 6:07 Malmö Centralstation | 4h29 | 10:36 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
3940 Snälltåget | 6:18 Malmö Centralstation | 4h59 | 11:17 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 530 X 2000+ 5 SL | 6:48 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5h16 | 12:04 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
530 X 2000 | 7:07 Malmö Centralstation | 4h25 | 11:32 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 532 X 2000+ 5 SL | 7:47 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5h29 | 13:16 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
532 X 2000 | 8:07 Malmö Centralstation | 4h29 | 12:36 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 534 X 2000+ 5 SL | 8:47 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5h24 | 14:11 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
534 X 2000 | 9:07 Malmö Centralstation | 4h28 | 13:35 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
536 X 2000 | 10:07 Malmö Centralstation | 4h29 | 14:36 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 538 X 2000+ 5 SL | 10:50 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5h30 | 16:20 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
538 X 2000 | 11:07 Malmö Centralstation | 4h30 | 15:37 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 504 SJ 3000+ 5 SL | 11:57 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5h53 | 17:50 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
504 SJ 3000 | 12:17 Malmö Centralstation | 4h56 | 17:13 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
542 X 2000 | 13:07 Malmö Centralstation | 4h28 | 17:35 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
3902 Snälltåget | 13:20 Malmö Centralstation | 7h05 | 20:25 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 544 X 2000+ 5 SL | 13:51 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5h23 | 19:14 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
544 X 2000 | 14:07 Malmö Centralstation | 4h27 | 18:34 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 546 X 2000+ 5 SL | 14:50 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5h22 | 20:12 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 3942 Snälltåget+ 5 SL | 14:56 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 6h01 | 20:57 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
546 X 2000 | 15:07 Malmö Centralstation | 4h28 | 19:35 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
3942 Snälltåget | 15:18 Malmö Centralstation | 4h59 | 20:17 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 548 X 2000+ 5 SL | 15:50 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5h22 | 21:12 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
548 X 2000 | 16:07 Malmö Centralstation | 4h29 | 20:36 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 550 X 2000+ 5 SL | 16:47 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 6h03 | 22:50 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
550 X 2000 | 17:07 Malmö Centralstation | 4h38 | 21:45 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 2 SJ+ 5 SL | 19:48 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 8h53 | 4:41 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
2 SJ | 20:17 Malmö Centralstation | 7h43 | 4:00 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Malmö to Stockholm
Trains from Malmö to Stockholm run on average 19 times per day, taking around 6h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 513 km distance in 4h 27m.
Distance 513 km |
Average train duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 4h 27m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: SJ, Snälltåget, Oresundstag, FlixTrain, Tågab, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Malmö to Stockholm trainsSJ, Snälltåget, Oresundstag, FlixTrain, Tågab, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Malmö and Stockholm from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Malmo to Stockholm
With direct trains available between the city centres of Malmo and Stockholm, getting to Sweden’s capital is easy and convenient. Most days, multiple direct services run this route, reaching Stockholm in just four and a half hours. There are also journeys with changes available to suit a variety of budgets and travel plans, and trains run throughout the day to make travel times flexible.
Which train companies travel from Malmo to Stockholm?
A number of companies provide a train service from Malmo to Stockholm. The direct trains are operated by SJ and Snälltåget, with SJ trains usually having the shortest journey duration. Other providers on this route include Øresundståg, Skånetrafiken, and Nettbuss.
How long is the train from Malmo to Stockholm?
The fastest trains on this route are direct, getting from Malmo to Stockholm in around four and a half hours. There is also a direct overnight train which takes around seven and a half hours. Trains which require changes in other Swedish cities can take up to ten hours in total.
How many trains are there from Malmo to Stockholm?
About 15 to 20 trains run from Malmo to Stockholm each day. Trains depart every one to two hours during the daytime with reduced service at night. Departure times are spread throughout the day, meaning passengers can usually find a route that serves their needs. On weekdays, trains typically run as early as 5:00 a.m. until as late as 10:30 p.m. The first train on weekends usually departs between whilst still early, departs slightly later with the last train leaving around 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 11:00 p.m. on Sundays.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Malmo to Stockholm?
Departure train station: Trains depart from Malmo Centralstation, right by the Old Town surrounding Malmo’s city centre square. Passengers can reach this station via any of the citywide or regional bus services which stop outside. Inside the station, passengers can take advantage of left luggage storage, shops, and dining options.
Arrival train station: Trains arrive in Stockholm’s city centre at Stockholm Centralstation. Facilities include left luggage lockers, eateries, and a business lounge. Getting around Stockholm from this station is easy. It’s connected to T-Centralen metro station which is a stop on lines T10, T13, T17 and more. It’s also adjacent to Cityterminalen, Stockholm’s main bus terminal.
FAQs: Malmö to Stockholm train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Malmö to Stockholm by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stockholm, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Malmö and Stockholm
- Mon - Fri: 09:15 - 17:15
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code. Max storage time 7 days.
- Bistro Royal
- Burger King
- Chao Oriental Express
- Espresso House
- O'Leary's
- Sliders & Shakes
- Woso Sushi
- Subway
- Sofra
- Spazio
- & many more
- Accessible entrances to the station are via the so-called Glashallen on the north side. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee.
- Hotel Duxiana Malmo
- Moment Hotels
- Mayfair Hotel Tunneln
- Mon - Fri: 09:15 - 17:15
- Bus lines: 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 31, 32, 35
- Train lines: City Tunnel, Øresund Line, Southern Main Line, West Coast Line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via Hyllie Boulevard.
- Restaurant Nilsson's
- Skybar & Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 5
- Best Western Malmo Arena Hotel
- Quality Hotel View
- Malmö Arena Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Malmö Central and Copenhagen
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Train: Öresundståg
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the nearby streets.
- Restaurant Atmosfär
- Kin Long Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- SEK 10
- Scandic Triangeln
- Elite Plaza Hotel Malmö
- Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Öresundståg
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- Luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
- Burger King
- Caffe Ritazza
- Blueberry Tunnelgången
- Espresso House
- Holy Monkey
- Icha Icha
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Sushi Yama
- O'Learys
- & many more
- Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
- Freys Hotel
- Nordic Light Hotel
- Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
- Metro lines: 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19
- Bus lines: 53, 54, 516, 812C, 813C, Flygbussarna
- Tram lines: 7
- Train lines: Dala Line, Northern Main Line, East Coast Line, SJ X2000, 40, 41, 42X, 43, 43X, 44, Arlanda Express, FLX
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Swedenborgsgatan.
- Pelikan
- Kvarnen
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 10
- Hotel Rival
- Clarion Hotel Stockholm
- Hilton Stockholm Slussen
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and commuter destinations
- Metro: Line 13, Line 14
- Bus: Several lines available
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