The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Skövde
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- €10
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- €20
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 1 h 15 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 1 h 16 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 150
- Distance
- 134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Skövde is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Skövde will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €10.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 150 trains from Gothenburg to Skövde, including 46 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.
2032 VR10:24 AM 1h19 Gothenburg Centralstation 11:43 AM Skövde Centralstation €10 1 One-way 0 changes
2036 VR12:24 PM 1h16 Gothenburg Centralstation 1:40 PM Skövde Centralstation €10 1 One-way 0 changes
2008 VR8:24 AM 1h19 Gothenburg Centralstation 9:43 AM Skövde Centralstation €11 1 One-way 0 changes
170 SJ Regional8:29 AM 1h29 Gothenburg Centralstation 9:58 AM Skövde Centralstation €12 1 One-way 0 changes
174 SJ Regional10:29 AM 1h27 Gothenburg Centralstation 11:56 AM Skövde Centralstation €12 1 One-way 0 changes
2012 VR5:25 AM 1h15 Gothenburg Centralstation 6:40 AM Skövde Centralstation €13 1 One-way 0 changes
2036 VR12:24 PM 1h16 Gothenburg Centralstation 1:40 PM Skövde Centralstation €10 1 One-way 0 changes
428 SJ Snabbtåg9:11 AM 1h16 Gothenburg Centralstation 10:27 AM Skövde Centralstation €24 1 One-way 0 changes
420 SJ Snabbtåg5:11 AM 1h16 Gothenburg Centralstation 6:27 AM Skövde Centralstation €19 1 One-way 0 changes
430 SJ Snabbtåg10:11 AM 1h16 Gothenburg Centralstation 11:27 AM Skövde Centralstation €16 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Skövde
Trains from Gothenburg to Skövde run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 134 km distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 134 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Gothenburg to Skövde train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Skövde trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
440 SJ Snabbtåg+ 2 Västtrafik | 3:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h41 | 4:52 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
| Friday, 13 November | |||||
3420 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik | 4:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h47 | 6:17 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
3420 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 4:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h52 | 6:22 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
3420 Västtrafik | 4:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h29 | 5:59 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
420 SJ Snabbtåg | 5:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h16 | 6:27 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
420 SJ Snabbtåg+ 2 Västtrafik | 5:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h41 | 6:52 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
420 SJ Snabbtåg+ 6 Västtrafik | 5:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h36 | 6:47 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
3520 Västtrafik · 3424 Västtrafik | 5:16 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h07 | 7:23 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 change | |
3520 Västtrafik · 3424 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 5:16 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h36 | 7:52 AM Skövde | 2 changes | |
3520 Västtrafik · 3424 Västtrafik · 501 Västtrafik | 5:16 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h26 | 7:42 AM Skövde | 2 changes | |
2012 VR | 5:25 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h15 | 6:40 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
2012 VR+ 2 Västtrafik | 5:25 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h42 | 7:07 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
2012 VR+ 500 Västtrafik | 5:25 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h32 | 6:57 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
164 SJ Regional+ 6 Västtrafik | 5:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h48 | 7:17 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
164 SJ Regional+ 2 Västtrafik | 5:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h53 | 7:22 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
164 SJ Regional | 5:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h31 | 7:00 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
422 SJ Snabbtåg | 6:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h21 | 7:32 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
422 SJ Snabbtåg+ 505 Västtrafik | 6:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h40 | 7:51 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
2004 VR | 6:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h19 | 7:43 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
2004 VR+ 2 Västtrafik | 6:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h43 | 8:07 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
2004 VR+ 6 Västtrafik | 6:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h38 | 8:02 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
3426 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik | 6:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h57 | 8:27 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
3426 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 6:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h07 | 8:37 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
3426 Västtrafik | 6:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h32 | 8:02 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
424 SJ Snabbtåg+ 2 Västtrafik | 7:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h41 | 8:52 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
424 SJ Snabbtåg+ 6 Västtrafik | 7:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h36 | 8:47 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
424 SJ Snabbtåg | 7:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h19 | 8:30 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3528 Västtrafik · 3432 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik | 7:16 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h31 | 9:47 AM Skövde | 2 changes | |
3528 Västtrafik · 3432 Västtrafik | 7:16 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h11 | 9:27 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 change | |
168 SJ Regional+ 2 Västtrafik | 7:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h08 | 9:37 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
168 SJ Regional+ 6 Västtrafik | 7:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h48 | 9:17 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
168 SJ Regional | 7:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h27 | 8:56 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
426 SJ Snabbtåg+ 505 Västtrafik | 8:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h40 | 9:51 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
426 SJ Snabbtåg | 8:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h21 | 9:32 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3532 Västtrafik · 3436 Västtrafik · 7216 Västtrafik | 8:16 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h46 | 11:02 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2 changes | |
3532 Västtrafik · 3436 Västtrafik · 7216 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik | 8:16 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h11 | 11:27 AM Skövde | 3 changes | |
3532 Västtrafik · 3436 Västtrafik · 7216 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 8:16 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h21 | 11:37 AM Skövde | 3 changes | |
2008 VR+ 2 Västtrafik | 8:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h43 | 10:07 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
2008 VR | 8:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h19 | 9:43 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
170 SJ Regional+ 613 Västtrafik | 8:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h48 | 10:17 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
170 SJ Regional+ 2 Västtrafik | 8:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h08 | 10:37 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
170 SJ Regional | 8:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h29 | 9:58 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
428 SJ Snabbtåg | 9:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h16 | 10:27 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
428 SJ Snabbtåg+ 6 Västtrafik | 9:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h37 | 10:48 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
428 SJ Snabbtåg+ 2 Västtrafik | 9:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h56 | 11:07 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
172 SJ Regional+ 2 Västtrafik | 9:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h08 | 11:37 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
172 SJ Regional+ 6 Västtrafik | 9:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h49 | 11:18 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
172 SJ Regional | 9:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h27 | 10:56 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
430 SJ Snabbtåg | 10:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h16 | 11:27 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
430 SJ Snabbtåg+ 6 Västtrafik | 10:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h37 | 11:48 AM Skövde | 1 change | |
2032 VR | 10:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h19 | 11:43 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
2032 VR+ 2 Västtrafik | 10:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h43 | 12:07 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
174 SJ Regional+ 2 Västtrafik | 10:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h08 | 12:37 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
174 SJ Regional+ 613 Västtrafik | 10:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h48 | 12:17 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
174 SJ Regional | 10:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h27 | 11:56 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
432 SJ Snabbtåg+ 2 Västtrafik | 11:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h56 | 1:07 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
432 SJ Snabbtåg+ 6 Västtrafik | 11:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h37 | 12:48 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
432 SJ Snabbtåg | 11:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h16 | 12:27 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3446 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik | 11:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h48 | 1:18 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
3446 Västtrafik | 11:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h28 | 12:58 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3446 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 11:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h07 | 1:37 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
434 SJ Snabbtåg | 12:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h21 | 1:32 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
434 SJ Snabbtåg+ 505 Västtrafik | 12:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h40 | 1:51 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
3548 Västtrafik · 3452 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik | 12:16 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h41 | 2:57 PM Skövde | 2 changes | |
3548 Västtrafik · 3452 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 12:16 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h51 | 3:07 PM Skövde | 2 changes | |
3548 Västtrafik · 3452 Västtrafik | 12:16 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h17 | 2:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 change | |
2036 VR+ 2 Västtrafik | 12:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h43 | 2:07 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
2036 VR | 12:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h16 | 1:40 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
2036 VR+ 500 Västtrafik | 12:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h33 | 1:57 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
178 SJ Regional+ 2 Västtrafik | 12:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h53 | 2:22 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
178 SJ Regional+ 501 Västtrafik | 12:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h43 | 2:12 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
178 SJ Regional | 12:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h27 | 1:56 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
436 SJ Snabbtåg+ 2 Västtrafik | 1:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h41 | 2:52 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
436 SJ Snabbtåg | 1:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h16 | 2:27 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
436 SJ Snabbtåg+ 6 Västtrafik | 1:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h37 | 2:48 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
3448 Västtrafik | 1:25 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h26 | 2:51 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3448 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 1:25 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h57 | 3:22 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
3448 Västtrafik · 501 Västtrafik | 1:25 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h47 | 3:12 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
180 SJ Regional | 1:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h26 | 2:55 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
180 SJ Regional+ 2 Västtrafik | 1:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h53 | 3:22 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
180 SJ Regional+ 501 Västtrafik | 1:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h43 | 3:12 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
13306 Västtrafik · 501 Västtrafik | 1:45 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h27 | 5:12 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
438 SJ Snabbtåg+ 2 Västtrafik | 2:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h41 | 3:52 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
438 SJ Snabbtåg | 2:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h17 | 3:28 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
438 SJ Snabbtåg+ 6 Västtrafik | 2:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h37 | 3:48 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
3556 Västtrafik · 3458 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 2:16 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h36 | 4:52 PM Skövde | 2 changes | |
3556 Västtrafik · 3458 Västtrafik · 501 Västtrafik | 2:16 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h26 | 4:42 PM Skövde | 2 changes | |
3556 Västtrafik · 3458 Västtrafik | 2:16 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h08 | 4:24 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 change | |
182 SJ Regional+ 2 Västtrafik | 2:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h08 | 4:37 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
182 SJ Regional | 2:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h32 | 4:01 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
182 SJ Regional+ 613 Västtrafik | 2:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h53 | 4:22 PM Skövde | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gothenburg and Skövde
Most Gothenburg to Skövde trains use the Göteborg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Gothenburg and Skövde train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Gothenburg station do trains to Skövde leave from?
Getting to Göteborg Centralstation from Gothenburg city centre
Göteborg Centralstation train station facilities and services
Göteborg Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Espresso House, Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill, Franks gatukök, Fruit & Berry, Happy M Kitchen, Le Croissant, Lilla London, Metropolitan, Mr. Shou, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are 6 ATM machines located in the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30. Information desks are opposite the taxi station. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Centralstation: All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Royal, Hotel Pigalle, ProfilHotels | Opera.
Getting to Göteborg Domkyrkan from Gothenburg city centre
Göteborg Domkyrkan train station facilities and services
Göteborg Domkyrkan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafes and snack bars are present in the station.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free wifi is available at the station. ATMs are aTMs are located in the main hall.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Göteborg Domkyrkan.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Göteborg Domkyrkan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Domkyrkan: Station is accessible for persons with reduced mobility.
Which Skövde station do trains from Gothenburg arrive at?
Getting to Skövde Centralstation from Skövde city centre
Skövde Centralstation train station facilities and services
Skövde Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurang Sällskapet, Restaurang Glädje
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Skövde Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Skövde Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Skövde Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Skövde Centralstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Skövde Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Scandic Billingen, Clarion Collection Hotel Majoren, Quality Hotel Prisma.

