Sweden's third-largest city, 35 minutes from Copenhagen across the Øresund Bridge, with a castle, old squares, the Turning Torso and good street food.
Malmö is Sweden's third-largest city and lies just across the Øresund Bridge, 35-40 minutes from København H by Øresundståg. The compact centre includes Stortorget square, the Renaissance Malmöhus Castle with the Malmö Museums, the Turning Torso skyscraper in the Western Harbour, and Lilla Torg, a square of half-timbered buildings with restaurants. The city is known for its falafel and for Möllevången, a multicultural district of cafes and street food. Sweden uses the krona, though cards are accepted nearly everywhere; prices in Malmö for lunch run around DKK 100-160 (about USD 16-25). Bring a passport or national ID card, since spot identity checks occur on the bridge. Trains from København H run every 20 minutes and stop at Copenhagen Airport. A relaxed day combines Malmö with Lund, 15 minutes further by train.
| Distance | About 40 km east of Copenhagen |
|---|---|
| Travel time | About 35-40 minutes by train |
| Getting there | Øresundståg train from København H to Malmö Central |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Address | Malmö Central Station, Centralplan, 211 20 Malmö, Sweden |
How to get there
- Mode
- Øresundståg train
- Cost
- DKK 110-140 (about USD 17-22)
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Mode
- Car over the Øresund Bridge
- Cost
- Toll of several hundred kroner each way; see oresundsbron.com
- Frequency
- About 45 minutes
Location
Malmö Central Station, Centralplan, 211 20 Malmö, Sweden
55.6091, 13.0004 View on map
Highlights
- Øresund Bridge train ride
- Stortorget and Lilla Torg old squares
- Malmöhus Castle and museums
- Turning Torso skyscraper in the Western Harbour
- Falafel and street food in Möllevången
Tips for visiting
- Carry a passport or national ID for the border; there are spot checks at the bridge and on the trains.
- Buy an Øresund ticket on dsb.dk or at the DSB office in København H; it is not valid with a city zone ticket.
- Pay by card nearly everywhere; Sweden uses the krona.
- Walk from Malmö Central through Stortorget and Lilla Torg to Malmöhus and the Western Harbour.
When to visit
May to September for outdoor squares and the harbour; year-round for museums.
Accessibility
Malmö is flat and accessible; the main sights are step-free.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Copenhagen to Malmö?
About 35-40 minutes by Øresundståg from København H.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Carry a passport or national ID; border spot checks apply.
Which currency is used?
Swedish kronor (SEK), though cards are accepted nearly everywhere.