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Travel Guide

Copenhagen & Malmö:
A Tale of Two Cities

Day trips, commuting routes, and the best of both cities connected by the Øresund Bridge.

Denmark

Copenhagen

Denmark's capital is a world-class city of design, gastronomy, and cycling culture. The Danish end of the Øresund Bridge is accessed via the E20 motorway, approximately 10 km from central Copenhagen. Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) is directly served by the Øresund Line train.

Distance to bridge~10 km
AirportKastrup (CPH)
Train to Malmö~35 min
Sweden

Malmö

Sweden's third-largest city is a vibrant, multicultural hub known for the Turning Torso tower and a thriving food scene. The Swedish toll plaza at Lernacken is approximately 5 km from Malmö city centre.

Distance from toll~5 km
First train stopHyllie
Train to Copenhagen~35 min
Itinerary

A Day in Malmö from Copenhagen

09:00
Depart Copenhagen Central on Øresund Line
09:35
Arrive Malmö Central Station
10:00
Explore Lilla Torg and the Old Town
12:30
Lunch at Möllevångstorget market
14:00
Visit Turning Torso and Western Harbour
16:30
Return train — arrive Copenhagen ~17:05

Cross-Border Commuting

Tens of thousands of people commute daily between Denmark and Sweden, making the Øresund Region one of Europe's most integrated cross-border labour markets. The majority travel by train, which offers reliable, frequent service at a reasonable cost. For car commuters, the ØresundCOMMUTER agreement significantly reduces crossing costs for those making 8 or more crossings per month.

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