Travel by train to Malmö and Copenhagen

You can travel directly from Oslo to Malmö, where the connection onwards to Copenhagen is short (one change of train). It is also easy to continue your journey by train to Europe.

Discover Malmö, Copenhagen and Europe

Malmö is a gem, a city with plenty of history that you can easily fall in love with, whether you prefer exploring by foot or by renting a bike. If you want to spend some days in Malmö or travel onwards to the continent, the train provides a smooth and eco-friendly mode of transport – whether you are travelling solo or together with others.

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Oslo

Gothenburg

Malmö

A woman in the garden of Frederiksborg Castle

Copenhagen

Good to know

Food and drink

You will find a vending machine on the train, from which you can buy fresh sandwiches, snacks, sweets and beverages. There is also a hot beverage machine, where you can get coffee, tea, hot chocolate and soup.

Upper Crust – 30% off all items
YO! Sushi – 25% off all food. Eat in or take away.

The offer is valid for all passengers travelling abroad with a Vy train from Oslo.

Seat reservations

To ensure you have a seat all the way, you can reserve a seat for an additional fee when you buy your ticket. You can reserve a seat in any of the five carriages that go to Malmö. You will also find vacant seats in other carriages when you board the train.

If you are travelling without a seat reservation, make sure to sit in the right part of the train, as only half the train will continue on from Gothenburg to Malmö.The part of the train that continues on to Malmö is indicated at all Norwegian stations and you can always ask the conductor if you are unsure. If you are sitting in the wrong part of the train, it is no problem for you to change when the train gets to Gothenburg.

Identification

When travelling abroad, a border control may take place when the train crosses national borders. Remember to bring your passport (or national ID card).

Have you purchased a discount ticket? Remember to bring any proof, such as your student ID.

Boarding

It can be a good idea to arrive at least 10 minutes before departure. This means you will have enough time to board and find your seat.

Where can I get on and off?

The line number of the train is RE20 and the service starts from Oslo S. The train runs to Malmö every weekend, as well as during holidays. This summer, we will operate two daily departures in each direction from 27 June to 9 August. It may be helpful to check the journey planner or the timetable for an overview.

The train usually stops at the stations on the Østfold Line, followed by Ed and Trollhättan before arriving in Gothenburg. From Gothenburg, the train stops at Varberg, Halmstad, Helsingborg and Lund before Malmö C. The train also stops at the same stations on the way back to Oslo S from Malmö C

Facilities on board the train

The train has three toilets, one of which is equipped with a baby changing table.
There is plenty of space for your luggage on the shelves above the seats, as well as dedicated luggage racks.
If you get a bit peckish, you’ll find a vending machine where you can buy snacks and hot and cold beverages.
There is WiFi on the train, but the coverage can be poor – perhaps you will finally have the time to read that book?

Bringing a bicycle

If you are bringing a bicycle, you need to remember to book space in advance. Do this when you buy your ticket. There are limited bicycle spaces on board and it is therefore a good idea to book early. If you turn up without a booking, the train conductor may not let you bring your bike if there is no vacant space.

Connections to Europe

From Malmö, you will be able to catch a train to several European destinations. There are several departures each hour from Malmö C to Copenhagen and the journey time is approximately 30 minutes. Trains to Hamburg and Berlin are operated by SJ and Snälltåget respectively and depart from the same station. See our Swedish website⁠External link for bookings and departure times for these trains. If you are travelling onwards with a train company other than Vy, you will be responsible for making sure that you can make your onward connection.

Do you need help?

Our help pages provide all the information you need to travel on our trains.

Interrail

Interrailing? Our Interrail page contains all the information you need to know. As a general rule, there is always room for Interrail passengers on the train to Malmö.