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Vadsbo Museum
Vadsbo Museum presents local history, crafts, and culture, making it the main museum for understanding Mariestad and the surrounding region.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$5
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$5
Fastest journey on Sep 19
44 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
47 m
Buses on Sep 19
15
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Skövde to Mariestad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Skövde to Mariestad will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 15 buses from Skövde to Mariestad, including 10 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 35 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 44 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik
2 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik
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2 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik
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500 VästtrafikOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Skövde to Mariestad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (27m by bus vs 31m by car). Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $9 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by Vy Bus4You.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 05:56AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:56AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 08:06AM | Arrival Time 08:56AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:56AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 08:12AM | Arrival Time 08:56AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 09:06AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 09:12AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 10:12AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 11:12AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 12:12PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 03:21PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 04:21PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 04:11PM | Arrival Time 04:53PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Skövde to Mariestad buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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2 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik | 8:06 AM Skövde | 0h50 | 8:56 AM Mariestad station | 1 transfer | |
500 Västtrafik | 8:10 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0h46 | 8:56 AM Mariestad station | 0 transfersDirect | |
500 Västtrafik | 8:12 AM Skövde | 0h44 | 8:56 AM Mariestad station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik | 9:06 AM Skövde | 0h54 | 10:00 AM Mariestad station | 1 transfer | |
500 Västtrafik | 9:10 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0h50 | 10:00 AM Mariestad station | 0 transfersDirect | |
500 Västtrafik | 9:12 AM Skövde | 0h48 | 10:00 AM Mariestad station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik | 9:50 AM Skövde | 1h10 | 11:00 AM Mariestad station | 1 transfer | |
500 Västtrafik | 10:10 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0h50 | 11:00 AM Mariestad station | 0 transfersDirect | |
500 Västtrafik | 10:12 AM Skövde | 0h48 | 11:00 AM Mariestad station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik | 10:50 AM Skövde | 1h10 | 12:00 PM Mariestad station | 1 transfer | |
500 Västtrafik | 11:10 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0h50 | 12:00 PM Mariestad station | 0 transfersDirect | |
500 Västtrafik | 11:12 AM Skövde | 0h48 | 12:00 PM Mariestad station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik | 11:50 AM Skövde | 1h10 | 1:00 PM Mariestad station | 1 transfer | |
500 Västtrafik | 12:10 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0h50 | 1:00 PM Mariestad station | 0 transfersDirect | |
500 Västtrafik | 12:12 PM Skövde | 0h48 | 1:00 PM Mariestad station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Skövde to Mariestad run on average 4 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:51. The fastest bus covers the 21 miles (35 km) distance in 25m.
Distance 21 miles (35 km) |
Average bus duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 25m |
First bus 12:03 AM |
Last bus 11:51 PM |
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Discover the best of Mariestad — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Mariestad trip today.
Vadsbo Museum presents local history, crafts, and culture, making it the main museum for understanding Mariestad and the surrounding region.
Vadsbo Konsthall hosts contemporary art exhibitions and gives visitors a compact look at current regional and national artistic practice.
Mariestads industrimuseum highlights local industrial heritage and everyday working life, offering insight into the city’s economic development.
Gamla stan is Mariestad’s old town, loved for wooden houses, cobbled character, and easy walking between heritage streets and the cathedral.
Mariestads hamn is a pleasant lakeside harbor area with boats, promenades, and sunset views over Vänern, popular with locals and visitors.
Karlsholme is a green waterfront park ideal for walks, picnics, and summer events, with open lawns and broad views across the lake.
Fried fillets of local Vänern pike-perch, prized for delicate flesh. A classic lakeside dish often served with potatoes, dill and browned butter.
Cold-water crayfish from Lake Vänern, traditionally boiled with dill crowns and eaten at late-summer crayfish parties.
Pickled herring in a sweet-sour marinade, central to Swedish festive tables and commonly eaten with potatoes and crispbread.
Well-known café and bakery in central Mariestad, valued for coffee, pastries, light lunches and a relaxed local feel.
Popular canal-side pub and restaurant known for Swedish classics, beer and a lively casual atmosphere near the Göta Canal.
Established hotel restaurant with a polished setting, serving Swedish and international dishes suited to a more formal meal.
Moderate for Sweden. Hotels and dining cost more than budget Europe, but local transit is limited and small-town prices are often lower than Stockholm or Gothenburg.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional and uncommon.
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Karleby väg 26 -> Mariestad Resecentrum
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Skövde to Mariestad by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mariestad, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Skövde to Mariestad buses use the Skövde, Centralstationen to Mariestad, Karleby väg 26 station pair. Use this guide to compare Skövde and Mariestad bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Skövde, Centralstationen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available within the station premises. ATMs are available at Skövde, Centralstationen.
Ticket office support is available at Skövde, Centralstationen.
Available at Skövde, Centralstationen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Skövde, Centralstationen: Wheelchair accessible paths and facilities available.
Mariestad, Karleby väg 26 is 4 km from Mariestad city centre. Public transport options include:
Mariestad, Karleby väg 26 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Mariestad, Karleby väg 26. ATMs are available at Mariestad, Karleby väg 26.
Ticket office support is available at Mariestad, Karleby väg 26.
Available at Mariestad, Karleby väg 26: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mariestad, Karleby väg 26: Basic accessibility features available.
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