Independent Informational Resource · Not affiliated with official bridge operators

Travel Guide

Copenhagen & Malmö:
Two Cities, One Region

Day trips, commuting routes, and destination guides for both sides of the Øresund strait.

Denmark

Copenhagen

Denmark's capital — 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.

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

Malmö

Sweden's third-largest city — 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
Sample Itinerary

A Day in Malmö from Copenhagen

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

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. For car commuters, the ØresundCOMMUTER agreement significantly reduces crossing costs.

By Train
Monthly passes available. ~35 min journey. Trains every 20 min. DSB + Skånetrafiken operators.
By Car
ØresundCOMMUTER discount for 8+ crossings/month. Peak hours may have toll plaza queues.

Independent resource — not affiliated with Øresundsbron or official operators.