The average train between Rotterdam and Malmö takes 15h 21m and the fastest train takes 12h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Rotterdam and Malmö. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Malmö at 5:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Amersfoort Centraal and take an average of 15h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Malmö. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Malmö station via Amersfoort Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.
Rotterdam to Malmö train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Malmö train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Malmö, Centralstation.
Book your Rotterdam to Malmö train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rotterdam and Malmö is 693.1 km. The road distance is 1,089 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malmö, Centralstation via Amersfoort Centraal, Osnabrück Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, København H, and Köpenhamn H in around 13h 13m.