| Øresundsmetro Öresundsmetro | |
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| Overview | |
| Area served | Copenhagen,Denmark Malmö,Sweden |
| Transit type | Rapid transit |
| Number of lines | 1 |
| Website | https://oresundsmetro.com/en |
| Operation | |
| Operation will start | |
| Technical | |
| System length | 22.1 km (13.7 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)standard gauge |
| Top speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
TheÖresund Metro[4] (Danish:Øresundsmetroen;Swedish:Öresundsmetron) is a proposed metro tunnel link between the cities ofCopenhagen,Denmark, andMalmö,Sweden.[5] It would complement the existingØresund heavy rail line, offering a rapid transit option across theØresund Strait, improving cross-border mobility between the two countries.
The Öresund Metro is expected to shorten travel times between Malmö and Copenhagen, strengthen labour-market integration across the Öresund region and relieve capacity pressure on the Öresund Bridge by freeing capacity forfreight andlong-distance trains. The City of Malmö and the City of Copenhagen have collaborated on the project for almost 15 years.
In September 2011, the local governments of Copenhagen andMalmö announced their intention to seekEuropean Union funding to study the potential for a metro line under theØresund, connecting to theMalmö Central Station. This would provide faster travel and additional capacity beyond the existingØresund Bridge.[6] The EU granted funding for the study in December 2011,[7] which aimed to explore both a simple shuttle between the two stations and a continuous metro line integrated with the local transport networks on each side. The anticipated travel time between the two city centers was projected to be approximately 20 minutes.[8] The study was completed in April 2021.[9][10]
In May 2018, the Øresund Metro Executive was formed, consisting of representatives from the cities of Copenhagen and Malmö, industry professionals, and researchers. Their goal was to explore the feasibility of a driverless metro system connecting Copenhagen and Malmö with a reduced travel time of around 20 minutes, compared to 35 minutes by train.[11] Expected capacity constraints on the Øresund Line due to theFehmarn Belt fixed link have made the €4 billion metro proposal an important solution to alleviate congestion.
In addition to the core project, Malmö has made plans for the first three metro stations, which, if the line is ever built, would be located in theVästra hamnen district of Malmö. The first station, located at Fullriggaren (currently a bus stop), would be called Galeonen, with two additional stations at Masttorget and Malmö Central.[12][13] The metro stations are intended to play a key role in the development of new areas around these stops, particularly the Galeonen project, which envisions creating a new coastal district from the earth excavated during the tunnel construction. This would create an area designed to combat rising sea levels and promote biodiversity.
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On 23 September 2025, Copenhagen’s Finance Committee (Økonomiudvalget) included the Öresund Metro in a report on the city’s future metro network expansion. The report proposes eight potential new metro routes, including a line connecting Malmö and Copenhagen. Produced by Metroselskabet, it assessed projected passenger volumes, climate impact, accessibility to workplaces and homes, and the required residual financing.
Ticket revenues for the Öresund Metro are estimated to cover roughly two-thirds of the project’s costs, with the remaining funding shared between Sweden and Denmark. This makes the proposal comparatively less reliant on additional public financing than several other options.
No political decision to prioritise any of the proposed routes was made at the committee meeting; further political approval will be required before the project can proceed to the next stages.[17][18]
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The Öresund Metro is planned to feature the following specifications:[19]
In earlier sources, the Öresund Metro was projected to branch off the M5 line atLergravsparken. However, since the necessary infrastructure ("afgreningskammer") wasn't included in the M5 project, as of 2025[update] this is no longer possible. Instead, the selected branch point is to be the plannedPrags Boulevard station.[21]
There are no current decisions to start construction. Earlier sources claimed the construction of the metro could begin around 2030, although some sources have suggested a potential start date as early as 2028.[1] If completed, the metro would significantly improve cross-border mobility and alleviate congestion on existing rail services, including theØresundståg.
The project, valued at approximately DKK 30 billion (EUR 4 billion), is expected to reduce travel time between Copenhagen and Malmö from 40 minutes to about 25 minutes. The metro line will travel 22.1 kilometers under the Øresund Strait, with a total of five new stations along the route. It will accommodate 36 trains per hour, traveling at speeds of up to 120 km/h. Completion of the metro line is expected around 2035, though construction may begin as early as 2028.[1]
The Öresund Metro will increase labour market cohesion, allowing 2.3 million people to commute across the Öresund within an hour (up from 1.3 million), with job availability increasing by approximately 500,000. It will also reduce congestion on existing rail lines, creating more space for freight transport between Scandinavia and Central Europe.[20]
Additionally, the Öresund Metro contributes to EU climate goals by shifting freight transport from road to rail, reducing emissions and enhancing greener transport in the region. It will also provide an alternative route toCopenhagen Airport, improving public transport redundancy and increasing punctuality.[20]
M5 planeras att öppnas 2035 och en anslutning till Köpenhamn H med Öresundsmetron kommer därför att vara möjlig först 2035+.[The M5 is planned to open in 2035 and a connection to Copenhagen H with the Öresund Metro will therefore not be possible until 2035+.]
När kan en Öresundsmetro öppnas tidigast? Många beslut måste fattas, även på regeringsnivå i både Danmark och Sverige, innan det är helt klart att det blir en Öresundsmetro. Malmö stad använder uttrycket "2035 plus" för att inte fastna vid ett särskilt årtal. Om allt går enligt plan kan metrolinjen M5 i Köpenhamn öppna 2035. I så fall kan Öresundsmetron, som byggs i etapper, öppna 2040.[When can an Öresund metro open at the earliest? Many decisions need to be made, including at the government level in both Denmark and Sweden, before it is completely clear that there will be an Öresund metro. The city of Malmö uses the expression “2035 plus” to avoid getting stuck on a specific year. If all goes according to plan, the M5 metro line in Copenhagen could open in 2035. In that case, the Öresund metro, which is being built in stages, could open in 2040.]
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