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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Malmö takes 10h 57m and the fastest train takes 10h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Malmö. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 57m
Duration
963 km
Distance
kr 1,664
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cologne to Malmö train times

Trains run twice daily between Cologne and Malmö. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Malmö at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget10h 24m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget10h 24m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget10h 24m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget11h 19m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget10h 24m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget11h 19m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget10h 24m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget10h 24m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget13h 19m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget10h 24m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget12h 19m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Malmö? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 962.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 57m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Malmö, Sweden?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Malmo Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 48m.

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