The Ultimate Day Trip from Copenhagen to Malmo (2023)
One day, two countries. Do you like ticking off countries or experiencing new cultures all the time? Then you are going to love this day trip from Copenhagen to Malmo, Sweden.
You can go from Denmark to Sweden with a short thirty minute train ride.
Yep, you can go from Copenhagen to Malmo on a train. On a bridge. Over the ocean!
Copenhagen is a gorgeous city and has plenty of things to see and do. However, one of the things you must do when you are in Copenhagen is take a trip to Malmo, if you are short on time, it doesn’t even have to be a full day trip, you can experience the best Malmo has to offer in a few short hours.
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Getting from Copenhagen to Malmo
The journey from Copenhagen to Malmo is a short 28km. Copenhagen and Malmo are joined by the Øresund bridge.
This short distance is what makes it a popular day trip from Copenhagen.
You can take several options to get from Copenhagen to Malmo, car, bus or train.
Driving from Copenhagen to Malmo
If you have your own car or would like to rent one, you can drive from the city center of Copenhagen to the city center of Malmo.
Depending on traffic, the drive takes about 45 – 50 minutes across the Øresund bridge.
You will need to pay a toll to cross the bridge, a single trip for a regular car will cost ~63€ at the toll both or, ~58€ if you purchase online.
Online, you can choose return, but it still works out to be ~58€ each way. If you are driving a regular car, you will choose price group 2.
Taking the bus from Copenhagen to Malmo
You can also take the bus from Copenhagen to Malmo, this is probably the cheapest option, tickets will cost around 4 – 6€.
The bus takes roughly one hour and buses depart from the Bus terminal Ingerslevsgade every three hours. The bus terminal is only 400 meters from the central station so it is not too hard to find.
If you are travelling on the bus, you will need to purchase your tickets before hand as you cannot buy them on the bus – we have purchased our tickets online walking up to the door of the bus, so you do not need to purchase them ages in advance.
Catching the train from Copenhagen to Malmo
I think the easiest option (and the option we took) to get to Malmo is to take the train.
Trains depart from Copenhagen central station every 20 minutes, taking about 40 minutes to get to Malmo.
Tickets range from 5 – 18€, however, we had the Eurail Pass which made our tickets free.
Train tickets can be purchased at the train station or you can purchase them online.
BOOK TRAIN TICKETSThings to do in Malmo
St. Peter’s Church
St. Peter’s church was built in the 14th century as the main church in Malmo. The interior of this church is beautiful, mostly limestone and so interesting. The entry is free and highly recommended.
Visit one of the many beautiful parks in Malmo
Malmo has many beautiful buildings and cobblestone streets but it is also filled with gorgeous parks!
If you are lucky enough to visit during autumn, these parks are filled with beautiful bright colours. Take some time out from wandering around the streets and breathe in the fresh air in the open parks.
Malmöhus Castle
One of the most famous spots in Malmo is Malmöhus Castle. The castle was built in 1436 by the Danish and despite years of rivalry and struggle it is actually still part of Denmark.
Like many castles in Europe, this castle has been destroyed and rebuilt several times throughout history.
The castle is filled with history of the rivalry between Sweden and Denmark. Inside the museum is an aquarium. How cool is that?
Malmo Old Lighthouse
The Malmo Old lighthouse has been open since 1878 and was functional until 1983. Apparently, the light house was moved to its current location in the 20th century. The lighthouse and the harbour backdrop make it a nice place for a walk.
Western Harbour Malmo
Admire the colour of the buildings, the view of the lighthouse and the interesting boats that line the harbour. Located close to the central train station and the bus station, it is an ideal way to end your day before heading back to Copenhagen.
Where to stay in Copenhagen
There are many great places to stay in Copenhagen, I recommend staying as close to the center as possible. You can stay pretty close to the city center but still feel as though you are staying in a local area.
Cheaper options – Copenhagen is an expensive city but there are still some cheaper options. One option is to stay in the Copenhagen Downtown Hostel or if you would rather a cheaper hotel instead of a hostel you could stay at the CABINN Copenhagen.
Mid range accommodation – located close to most of the main “things to do” is the gorgeous Hostel SP34 or Absalon Hotel Copenhagen which located right by the train station.
Luxury accommodation – if you prefer to treat yourself to a little luxury check out the Andersen Boutique Hotel which located 200m from the central train station.
Airbnb – another good option for accommodation is Airbnb. Airbnb is a great way to “live like a local”. We stayed in a great Airbnb in Nørrebro, it is located very close to supermarkets, restaurants and a train station. By train it is located 10 minutes from the center of Copenhagen.
Some other great neighbours to stay in are: Indre By (upmarket), Vesterbro (nightlife), Osterbro or Nyhavn (families)
Getting from Malmo to Copenhagen
The journey from Malmo to Copenhagen is pretty much the same trip as the trip from Copenhagen to Malmo.
The options to get from Malmo to Copenhagen are the same as the options from Copenhagen to Malmo.
Driving from Malmo to Copenhagen
If you have your own car, or you would like to rent a car, you can drive from the city center of Malmo to the city center of Copenhagen.
The drive takes about 45 – 50 minutes, depending on traffic, across the Øresund bridge.
You will need to pay a toll to cross the bridge, a single trip for a regular car will cost ~63€ at the toll both or ~58€ if you purchase online.
Online, you have the option of choosing return but it still works out to be ~58€ each way. If you are driving a regular car, you will choose price group 2.
Taking the bus from Malmo to Copenhagen
The bus takes roughly one hour and buses depart from Malmö Norra Vallgatan Läge K (the main bus station) and they go hourly. The bus terminal is only 200 meters from the central station across the bridge on the other side of the harbour.
Remember, if you are travelling on the bus, you will need to purchase your tickets before hand as you cannot buy them on the bus.
Catching the train from Malmo to Copenhagen
Trains depart from Malmo centeral station every 20 minutes and takes about 40 minutes to get to Copenhagen. Tickets range from 5 – 18€, however, we had the Eurail Pass which made our tickets free.
Train tickets can be purchased at the train station or you can purchase them online.
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