Skåne does not have a metro or subway system. Instead they have trains that connect to the major towns within the region, with Malmö having three major stations Malmö Central, Trianglen, and Hyllie.  Note: many trains that go to the Malmö stations also continue onto Denmark so be aware. Hyllie is the last station before you cross the Oresund Bridge and enter into Denmark so if you are planning on staying in Malmö make sure you get off by that station. However, if you would like to travel into Copenhagen for the day you can buy a ticket for the Oresundståg for about 300kr round trip.

As stated in the ticket section you must have purchased a ticket beforehand to ride the train. Although both Sweden and Denmark are members of the EU and thus in theory should have open borders, in 2015 the Swedish government began implementing border checks at the Hyllie train station for passengers arriving from Copenhagen. Today, the checks are less frequent but it is always smart to take your passport/residence permit card with you so you don’t run into any problems.

In Skåne biking is a very popular and convenient form of transport. In the university town of Lund for example nearly everyone has a bike. It is highly recommended to get a bike if you can and is not only a great means of transportation but also a great way to exercise and enjoy the warmer months. You can take your bike on the trains as long as you purchase a bicycle ticket, and they are also allowed on the gold regional busses during certain times on Saturday sand Sundays. However bikes are never allowed on the green city buses. And make sure you get a reliable bike lock because bike theft is prevalent in Skåne.

Although traveling by boat is not a common form of transportation, there are certain places where taking a boat is possible. During the warmer months you can take boat tours in Malmö. You can also take ferries to get to islands off the coast of Skåne such as the Island of Ven. You can even take a boat to Denmark if you would like that departs from Helsingborg and arrives at Helsingör.  

Taxis in Sweden transport you quickly and comfortably to your destination. A large number of taxi firms, both large and small, transport taxi customers around Sweden. The Swedish taxi industry has been deregulated. Some companies have fixed prices but they can vary depending on the time of day and if it is the weekend. For this reason, it is recommended that you confirm the taxi fare before setting off. All major credit cards are accepted. In line with the Swedish National Road Administration’s regulations, the taxi driver must have all price information clearly visible both inside and outside of the vehicle.

Some Taxi Companies:

Taxi Skåne—040-330 330

Sveataxi Skåne—40 710 00

Taxi Lund—46 12 12 12

You will most often find taxis outside the train stations, but if you can always call a taxi service to come pick you up or schedule a time to pick you up.

Something to note: Although Uber and ride sharing apps are common in other places, not all cities in Skåne allow them.

The cost of tickets depend on where you are going and by which method of transportation. If you buy a group of tickets together or a duo/family ticket you will receive a discount on the individual price of each ticket. Students receive a 25 percent discount on their tickets. Children under the age of 7 travel for free, and children between the ages of 7 and 19 have a 40 percent discount on all tickets.

You can also buy a 30 day ticket which gives you free travel within the 30 days and the zone you select—either small, medium, or all of Skåne. You can read more about the different zones here.

They also offer a 24 hour ticket which allows you to travel as much as you want within the time limit and is the cost of two regular tickets.

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to call the customer service line at +46 771 77 77 77 or you can chat online with someone via think link.

It is also advisable to download the Skånetrafiken App if you have a smart phone to stay updated on train and bus schedules and any changes that may occur.