Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Centralstation | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Cheapest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Centralstation | Hbf | Fastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Centralstation | Hbf | No tags | |||||
| Centralstation | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags | |||||
Skånetrafiken Öresundståg + Dänische Staatsbahnen + DB Regio Nord + DB Fernverkehr | Malmo Central Station | Cologne Messe/Deutz | No tags | |||||
| Centralstation | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Malmö (Hyllie) | Hbf | No tags | |||||
Skånetrafiken Öresundståg + Dänische Staatsbahnen + DB Regio Nord + DB Fernverkehr | Malmo Central Station | Cologne Messe/Deutz | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Malmö to Cologne
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 11 hours 43 minutes, and with fares starting at just $113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Malmö and Cologne?
Stops in Malmö
- A
Centralstation
Centralplan, 21120 Malmö, Sweden - C
Norra Vallgatan
Norra Vallgatan 60, 211 22 Malmö, Sweden - D
Skeppsbron
Skeppsbron 10, Malmo,, Sweden - E
Oresundsterminalen
Oresundsterminalen, Malmo,, Sweden - F
Terminalen
Stortorget 29, 211 34 Malmo, Sweden
Stops in Cologne
- B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany - C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany - D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
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Based on 12944 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $102
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Malmö to Cologne 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 Malmö to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Malmö to Cologne start from $102. The average price for this route is around $136. 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 Malmö to Cologne?
The average bus travel time from Malmö to Cologne is 17h 30m, covering a distance of 651 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Malmö to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Malmö to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Malmö to Cologne at 1:45am. And the latest bus departs at 9:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Malmö to Cologne?
A bus trip from Malmö to Cologne generates an estimated 16.252125 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Malmö to Cologne was searched and found on Jul 2, 2026 with a price of $119To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Malmö to Cologne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $119 to $205 for a bus ticket from Malmö to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $134 which is on 2026-07-03.
