How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Malmö?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Malmö start from NZ$125. The average price for this route is around NZ$155. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Malmö?

The average bus travel time from Cologne to Malmö is 20h, covering a distance of 651 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Cologne to Malmö route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , KLR Bus , Lux Reisen .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Malmö?

The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Malmö at 4:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Malmö?

A bus trip from Cologne to Malmö generates an estimated 16.251175 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Cologne to Malmö?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is KLR Bus , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Malmö?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company KLR Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Malmö?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is KLR Bus , with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Malmö?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is KLR Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cologne to Malmö from NZ$158 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Malmö on May 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	20h 40m	2:25pm	Centralstation	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:01am	Hbf	14h 34m	11:35pm	Centralstation	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:01pm	Hbf	16h 44m	7:45am	Centralstation	No tags
	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	15h 40m	7:45am	Centralstation	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	16h 6m	8:20am	Centralstation	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:58 AM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Malmö

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Malmö. The journey takes about 20 hours, and with fares starting at just NZ$125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

20hAverage Duration

651 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceNZ$125 - NZ$329	Average Duration20h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceNZ$170 - NZ$499	Average Duration13h 11m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Malmö?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
Visit page
C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Malmö

A
Centralstation
Centralplan, 21120 Malmö, Sweden
Visit page
B
Malmö Airport
Visit page
C
Norra Vallgatan
Norra Vallgatan 60, 211 22 Malmö, Sweden
Visit page
D
Jörgen Kocksgatan
Jörgen Kocksgatan 7A, 211 20 Malmö, Sweden
E
Norra Hamnen
Lappögatan 3B, 211 24 Malmö, Sweden
F
Oresundsterminalen
Oresundsterminalen, Malmo,, Sweden

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,724 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

KLR Bus

4.1/522 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi4.7

Lux Reisen

3.3/516 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.4

SE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Ecolines, KLR Bus

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Malmö by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Malmö?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Malmö start from NZ$125. The average price for this route is around NZ$155. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Malmö?
The average bus travel time from Cologne to Malmö is 20h, covering a distance of 651 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Malmö route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, KLR Bus, Lux Reisen.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Malmö?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Malmö at 4:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Malmö?
A bus trip from Cologne to Malmö generates an estimated 16.251175 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cologne to Malmö?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is KLR Bus, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Malmö?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company KLR Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Malmö?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is KLR Bus, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Malmö?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is KLR Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05-27

NZ$141

05-28

NZ$141

Today

NZ$166

05-30

NZ$158

05-31

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06-01

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06-03

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Malmö was searched and found on May 27, 2026 with a price of NZ$141

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Malmö, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from NZ$141 to NZ$198 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Malmö based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NZ$158 which is on 2026-05-30.