Kattegattleden - The Coastal Tour of Sweden (8 days)

Getting to Malmö

By car over the Belt bridges:

Travellers from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands can easily travel by car via the Great Belt Bridge (Storebælt) and the Oresund bridge This route goes across the Danish islands and allows a direct journey to Malmö without having to use a ferry.

Prices (As of 2024, subject to change):

- Great Belt Bridge (Denmark): Approx. 35–40 euros per car.
- Øresund Bridge (between Denmark and Sweden): Approx. EUR 60 per car.

There are numerous parking options in Malmö where you can park your car safely during your cycling trip. Many hotels offer long-term parking, or you can use public parking garages, which cost around €10. 15–30 euros per day desire.

By ferry to Malmö or Trelleborg:

1. Travemünde – Malmö (ferry):

     - This connection takes you directly to Malmö. The crossing takes about 9 hours (night ferry).
     - Price (car + 2 people): Approx. 100–150 euros per route (depending on season and time of booking).

2. Rostock – Trelleborg (ferry):

     - Another option is the crossing from Rostock to Trelleborg, south of Malmö. The ferry takes about 6 hours.
     - Price (car + 2 people): Approx. 80–120 euros per route.

3. Rostock – Gedser + Belt bridges:

     - After the 2-hour ferry crossing from Rostock to Gedser, you continue over the Great Belt Bridge and the Øresund Bridge to Malmö.
     - Price (Ferry Rostock – Gedser): Approx. 70–100 euros for car + 2 persons.
     - Additional costs For the bridges see above.

Please note that these prices conditional and may vary depending on the season, vehicle size and time of booking.

By train: 

There are several train connections to Malmö from Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the Netherlands. The comfortableemsth option is the ICE or EC from Germany via Hamburg and Copenhagen. From Copenhagen there is a direct connection with the Öresund train to Malmö (journey time: approx. 40 minutes).

     - Price: Round-trip tickets usually cost between 80 and 150 Euro per route, depending on booking time and availability.

By plane: 

The nearest airport is Copenhagen Airport (CPH), about 30 minutes from Malmö. From there you can easily reach Malmö by train across the Öresund Bridge. Alternatively, the Malmö Airport (MMX) some connections, but the flights here are less frequent.

     - Price for flights: A return flight from Germany to Copenhagen or Malmö costs approx. 100–250 euros, depending on the season and time of booking.

Departure from Gothenburg and return to the car

If your cycling trip ends in Gothenburg and your car is parked in Malmö, you have the following options:

     - By train: There are direct trains from Gothenburg to Malmö (journey time: approx. 3 hours). The ticket price is approx. 30–50 euros.
     - By Bus: There are also long-distance buses that connect Gothenburg and Malmö several times a day. The journey takes about 4-5 hours and costs about 20–30 euros.
     - By car: If you need your car in Gothenburg, you can take the train or bus to Malmö after the bike tour and pick up the car.

Alternative: Park your car in the port and travel on foot

A cheaper alternative is to leave the car at the port (e.g. Travemünde or Rostock ) and take the ferry to Trelleborg or Malmö as a pedestrian. This saves you the cost of taking the car on the ferry and crossing the bridges.

     - parking fees in the ports are approx. 5–10 euros per day.
     - After arriving in Trelleborg or Malmö, you can take public transport to the starting point of the cycling tour. From Trelleborg, the train ride to Malmö takes about 30 minutes and costs about kr. 5–10 euros.

The return journey to Gothenburg is as described above. You can then either take the train or bus back to Malmö to pick up your car.

Note on prices and availability

All prices and travel information mentioned here are for informational purposes only. Guide values and may vary depending on time of booking, availability and seasonal fluctuations. Please note that we do not Responsibility for price changes or availability. We therefore recommend that you check the current costs and conditions with the respective providers (e.g. ferry companies, bridge operators, rail and airline companies) before booking.

All arrival and departure options must be organized and booked independently by the travelers. This information is for guidance only and is not binding. The responsibility for organizing the arrival and departure lies entirely with the customer. Prices and availability can change at any time.