The average train between Malmö and Leicester takes 18h 39m and the fastest train takes 16h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Malmö to Leicester. 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 Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malmö is at 1:35 PM which arrives into Leicester at 11:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Köpenhamn H and take an average of 18h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Malmö to Leicester? 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 Leicester. However, there are services departing from Malmö station and arriving at Leicester station via Köpenhamn H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.
Malmö to Leicester train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Malmö, Centralstation.
Malmö to Leicester train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Malmö to Leicester train tickets online with Öresundståg, Danish Railways (DSB) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Malmö and Leicester is 976.2 km. The road distance is 1,720 km.
You can take a train from Malmö, Centralstation to Leicester via Köpenhamn H, Koebenhavn H, Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 18h 8m.