London to Malmö by bus
Malmö lies 977 km (607 mi) north-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 47 min including stops, over roughly 1,192 km (741 mi) of road.
| London | Malmö | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Sweden |
| Population | 9 million | 362,133 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 200 01–218 44 |
Clocks in Malmö are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 17 h 47 min journey lands 18 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Malmö
Crossing from United Kingdom into Sweden: money changes from the Pound to the Krona (SEK); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +46; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book buses from London to Malmö
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Staying in Malmö
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Common questions
How far is Malmö from London?
977 km (607 mi) in a straight line, north-east of London; by road roughly 1,192 km (741 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Malmö by bus?
About 17 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Malmö?
Malmö is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Stockholm against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Malmö?
The Krona (SEK).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.