How long does the train from Malmö to Copenhagen take?
Journey time, how often trains run and where they stop.
Short answer
The train from Malmö to Copenhagen takes about 35 to 40 minutes, with Öresundståg trains calling at Hyllie and Copenhagen Airport on the way. Öresundståg's timetable shows 38 to 39 minutes from Malmö C to København H, and Visit Copenhagen says trains leave København H every 20 minutes. From the airport the ride takes about 25 minutes.
Why
- Öresundståg's timetable, valid 14 December 2025 to 12 December 2026, shows trains leaving Malmö C at 04:35 and arriving at København H at 05:13, and leaving at 06:05 and arriving at 06:44.
- Visit Skåne says the train takes about 35 to 40 minutes and runs frequently.
- Wonderful Copenhagen says trains leave København H every 20 minutes and take only 35 minutes to the centre of Malmö.
Details
The timetable lists the stops Triangeln, Hyllie, Kastrup (Copenhagen Airport) and København H on this line. Visit Sweden says the Öresundståg trip from Copenhagen Airport to Malmö takes 25 minutes, and that you cannot buy a ticket on the train. For the crossing and ID, see travelling to Denmark without a passport, and for more on the line see the Øresund bridge and trains guide.
Tip
Buy your ticket before boarding, and allow a little extra time for a possible ID check at the border. If you drive instead, see how much it costs to cross the Öresund Bridge.
What may differ
The time depends on where you board and get off: from Copenhagen Airport it is about 25 minutes to Malmö C, and from København H about 35 to 40 minutes.
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Sources
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Öresundståg before you travel.
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