There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Malmö by train, plane, bus or car
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Rotterdam to Malmö by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Malmö is to bus which costs €85 - €120 and takes 15h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Malmö is to train and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs €60 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Malmö. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Malmo Norra Vallgatan via Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Malmö station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Malmö Centralstation via Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, Hamburg Hbf and Köpenhamn H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Malmö is 716 km. The road distance is 989.6 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Malmö without a car is to train via Köpenhamn H which takes 12h 41m and costs €95 - €230.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Rotterdam to Malmö, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Malmö bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Malmö train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Malmö is to train via Köpenhamn H which takes 12h 41m and costs €95 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €120 and takes 15h 45m.
- Distance: 715.8 km
- Duration: 4h 25m
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Malmö, Sweden?
You can take a train from Rotterdam to Malmö via Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, København H, and Köpenhamn H in around 12h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Copenhagen central train station once daily. Tickets cost 850 kr - 1300 kr and the journey takes 14h 20m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1100 kr - 6000 kr
Flights from Brussels to Copenhagen via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1600 kr - 6500 kr
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1000 kr - 4200 kr
Flights from Brussels to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1000 kr - 5000 kr
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 700 kr - 3600 kr
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1100 kr - 4600 kr
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Brussels to Copenhagen via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1300 kr - 5500 kr
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 750 kr - 3100 kr
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Eindhoven to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 600 kr - 2000 kr
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 110 kr - 280 kr
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- 110 kr - 170 kr
- 1st Class Full Fare
- 190 kr - 280 kr
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburg
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 120 kr - 310 kr
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- 120 kr - 190 kr
- 1st Class Full Fare
- 210 kr - 310 kr
Train from Tilburg to Eindhoven Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 95 kr - 240 kr
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- 95 kr - 140 kr
- 1st Class Full Fare
- 160 kr - 240 kr
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 250 kr - 650 kr
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- 250 kr - 360 kr
- 1st Class Full Fare
- 430 kr - 650 kr
Train from Hengelo to Osnabrueck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 150 kr - 380 kr
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- 150 kr - 230 kr
- 1st Class Full Fare
- 260 kr - 380 kr
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 300 kr - 700 kr
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- 300 kr - 430 kr
- Comfort
- 320 kr - 440 kr
- Premium
- 500 kr - 700 kr
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 390 kr - 850 kr
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- 390 kr - 550 kr
- Comfort
- 420 kr - 600 kr
- Premium
- 600 kr - 850 kr
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 75 kr - 120 kr
- Schedules at
- europeansleeper.eu
- Seats - Budget
- 75 kr - 120 kr
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- info@eurobahn.de
- Website
- eurobahn.de
Train from Hengelo to Osnabrück Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 200 kr - 290 kr
- Website
- https://www.eurobahn.de/en/
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hengelo to Osnabrück Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 340 kr - 380 kr
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 550 kr - 600 kr
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Osnabrueck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 850 kr - 1600 kr
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Osnabrück Central Station to Hamburg Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 200 kr - 300 kr
- Website
- https://www.flixtrain.com/
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hamburg Hbf to København H
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 500 kr - 750 kr
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- 0771-77 77 11
- bokningssupporten@oresundstag.se
- Website
- oresundstag.se
Train from Köpenhamn H to Malmö Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 120 kr - 170 kr
- Website
- https://www.oresundstag.se/en
- Phone
- +46 77 177 77 77
- Website
- skanetrafiken.se
Train from København H to Malmö Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 31 kr
- Schedules at
- skanetrafiken.se
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- kundservice@sj.se
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Köpenhamn H to Malmö Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 70 kr - 300 kr
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
- 1st Class Ticket
- 210 kr - 300 kr
- 2nd Class Ticket
- 70 kr - 95 kr
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Malmö Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 550 kr - 850 kr
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
- 1st Class Ticket
- 550 kr - 850 kr
- 2nd Class Ticket
- 550 kr - 750 kr
- Phone
- +46 771-26 00 00
- snalltaget@snalltaget.se
- Website
- snalltaget.se
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Malmö Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 440 kr - 650 kr
- Schedules at
- snalltaget.se
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Örestad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 430 kr - 600 kr
- Schedules at
- snalltaget.se
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Copenhagen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 850 kr - 1300 kr
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Website
- syntusutrecht.nl
Bus from Rotterdam, Capelsebrug Hoog to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 95 kr - 130 kr
- Website
- https://www.syntusutrecht.nl/en-gb/
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Utrecht to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 410 kr - 600 kr
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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Rotterdam to Malmö bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Copenhagen central train station.
Rotterdam to Malmö train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Malmö Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Malmö is 990 km. It takes approximately 9h 11m to drive from Rotterdam to Malmö.
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