Copenhagen Airport to Malmö and Sweden

Copenhagen Airport is also the airport for southern Sweden. Öresund trains leave from the station under Terminal 3, cross the bridge, and arrive at Malmö Central in about 20 minutes. This guide covers the trains, the ID checks, and which side of the Øresund to stay on.

The trains

Öresundståg and SJ services share the route, with departures every 15 to 20 minutes through most of the day and dozens of trains daily. The trains have luggage space, power sockets and toilets, and continue beyond Malmö toward Lund and Gothenburg. Buy tickets in the operators’ apps or at machines. The airport station is two minutes below check-in, and with hand luggage the time from landing to Malmö Central can be under an hour.

By road, Malmö is about 30 kilometres over the Øresund bridge, with a toll for cars; the Best Western Plus lists the drive as an option for guests with a rental car.

The border checks

Travel between Denmark and Sweden crosses an internal Schengen border where identity checks operate. Carry a passport or, for EU and Schengen-country citizens, a national identity card, and expect a possible check at the platform or on board. The checks add minutes, not hours, but do not book a tight same-day connection from a Malmö morning to a CPH departure gate.

Which side to stay on

For an early flight, stay on the Danish side: the Clarion, two minutes from Terminal 3 above the station the trains leave from, or another of the walk-to hotels. That leaves no bridge crossing, ID check or timetable in the morning. For a late arrival with onward travel into Sweden, a Malmö hotel avoids a second crossing. For a layover of six hours or more, Malmö is a possible day trip, 20 minutes each way plus a margin for the checks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Copenhagen Airport to Malmö?

Take an Öresund train from the station under Terminal 3. Trains run every 15 to 20 minutes for most of the day and reach Malmö Central in about 20 minutes, crossing the Øresund bridge.

Do I need my passport to cross to Malmö?

Carry ID. Checks are carried out for travel between Denmark and Sweden, and while EU and Schengen-country citizens can use a national identity card rather than a passport, non-EU travellers should carry theirs. Build a few minutes into the connection.

Should I stay on the Danish or Swedish side before a CPH flight?

For an early departure, stay on the Danish side: a hotel by the terminals means no bridge crossing, ID check or train timetable in the morning. For an evening arrival with onward travel into Sweden, a Malmö hotel avoids a second crossing.

Information last verified: August 30, 2026