The average train between Malmö and Rotterdam takes 14h 22m and the fastest train takes 12h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Malmö to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Malmö and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Malmö is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Köpenhamn H and take an average of 14h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Malmö to Rotterdam? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Malmö to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Malmö station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Köpenhamn H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
Malmö to Rotterdam train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Malmö, Centralstation.
Malmö to Rotterdam train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Gouda station.
Book your Malmö to Rotterdam train tickets online with Öresundståg, Danish Railways (DSB) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Malmö and Rotterdam is 693.1 km. The road distance is 1,059 km.
You can take a train from Malmö, Centralstation to Rotterdam Centraal via Köpenhamn H, København H, Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 12h 36m.