How to get from Malmö to Hamburg
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Malmö to Hamburg by price and travel time.
- 295 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 6h 35m
- 14 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 35m
direct
Bus
€27
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Malmö to Hamburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 295 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
295 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €76Reading date not recorded | 9h 43m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 6h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€76Reading date not recorded9h 43m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Oct 196h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Malmö to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Malmö central train station FlixBus stop → Hamburg centralbus
FlixBus·6h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Malmö to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:10 and the last at 21:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 14 | 03:10 | 21:20 |
All departures
- 03:10
- 04:10
- 05:10
- 06:10
- 07:10
- 08:10
- 10:30
- 10:35
- 11:30
- 11:35
- 19:20
- 19:30
- 20:20
- 21:20
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 19
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMalmö central train station FlixBus stop-Hamburg centralBook →Airport shuttle busMalmö-Copenhagen KastrupBook →Regional connectionCopenhagen Kastrup-NæstvedBook →DSBNæstved-København, København-HamburgBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, DSB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Malmö to Hamburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Malmö central train station FlixBus stop to Hamburg central, about 6h 35m. In total it's roughly €27 over 6h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Malmö to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Malmö to Hamburg?
The most useful route takes about 6h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Malmö to Hamburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:10 and the last at 21:20, from Malmö central train station FlixBus stop, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Malmö to Hamburg?
14 a day with FlixBus, between 03:10 and 21:20.
Which station does the bus from Malmö to Hamburg leave from?
Malmö central train station FlixBus stop with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Hamburg from Malmö?
About 295 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Malmö to Hamburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €27. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Malmö to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, DSB.
Can you get from Malmö to Hamburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 39m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Malmö to Hamburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026