The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockholm to Skövde
Cheapest price
43S$
Average price
80S$
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockholm to Skövde is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm to Skövde will cost around 80S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 43S$.
Of the 46 trains that leave Stockholm for Skövde every day 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 9 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.
161 SJ6:01 AM3h48Stockholm Central Station9:49 AMSkövde Centralstation43 S$1One-way0 changes
445 X 20006:12 PM2h07Stockholm Central Station8:19 PMSkövde Centralstation45 S$1One-way0 changes
4129 Mälartåg+
169 SJ10:49 AM3h00Stockholm Central Station1:49 PMSkövde Centralstation45 S$1One-way1 change
163 SJ7:00 AM3h49Stockholm Central Station10:49 AMSkövde Centralstation47 S$1One-way0 changes
447 X 20007:12 PM2h14Stockholm Central Station9:26 PMSkövde Centralstation47 S$1One-way0 changes
433 X 200012:13 PM2h07Stockholm Central Station2:20 PMSkövde Centralstation133 S$1One-way0 changes
425 X 20008:13 AM2h07Stockholm Central Station10:20 AMSkövde Centralstation95 S$1One-way0 changes
445 X 20006:12 PM2h07Stockholm Central Station8:19 PMSkövde Centralstation45 S$1One-way0 changes
429 X 200010:16 AM2h09Stockholm Central Station12:25 PMSkövde Centralstation114 S$1One-way0 changes
435 X 20001:17 PM2h09Stockholm Central Station3:26 PMSkövde Centralstation114 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Stockholm to Skövde
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Skövde among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from 15S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of 15S$, and a coach costs an average of 44S$.
Distance: 264 km
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2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Stockholm to Skövde train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm to Skövde trains for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2045 VR Snabbtåg | 6:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h18 | 9:05 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
5 SL+ 1 SJ+ 7202 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 10:18 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 8h34 | 6:52 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 changes | |
1 SJ+ 7202 Västtrafik | 11:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 7h16 | 6:18 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 change | |
| Tuesday, 30 June | |||||
419 SJ 3000 | 5:09 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h14 | 7:23 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
421 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 5:31 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h21 | 8:52 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 changes | |
161 SJ | 6:01 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h48 | 9:49 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
2021 VR Snabbtåg+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 6:08 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h29 | 9:37 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 changes | |
421 X 2000 | 6:12 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h14 | 8:26 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
2093 VR Snabbtåg+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 6:40 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h27 | 10:07 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 changes | |
2021 VR Snabbtåg | 6:47 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h21 | 9:08 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
163 SJ | 7:00 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h49 | 10:49 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
423 X 2000 | 7:12 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h10 | 9:22 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
2093 VR Snabbtåg | 7:18 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h25 | 9:43 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
425 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 7:36 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h01 | 10:37 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 changes | |
165 SJ | 8:01 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h50 | 11:51 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
425 X 2000 | 8:13 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h07 | 10:20 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
427 SJ 3000+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 8:32 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h35 | 12:07 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 changes | |
2025 VR Snabbtåg | 8:46 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h19 | 11:05 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
167 SJ | 9:01 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h51 | 12:52 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
427 SJ 3000 | 9:08 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h19 | 11:27 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
429 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 9:33 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h34 | 1:07 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 changes | |
169 SJ | 9:59 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h50 | 1:49 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
4129 Mälartåg+ 169 SJ+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 10:12 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h55 | 2:07 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 changes | |
429 X 2000 | 10:16 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h09 | 12:25 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
4129 Mälartåg+ 169 SJ | 10:49 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h00 | 1:49 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 change | |
171 SJ | 10:59 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h50 | 2:49 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
173 SJ | 11:59 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h50 | 3:49 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
433 X 2000 | 12:13 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h07 | 2:20 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
435 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 12:42 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h10 | 3:52 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 changes | |
175 SJ | 12:59 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h50 | 4:49 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
435 X 2000 | 1:17 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h09 | 3:26 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
177 SJ | 1:59 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h49 | 5:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
439 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 2:32 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h34 | 6:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 changes | |
179 SJ | 3:01 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h48 | 6:49 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
2039 VR Snabbtåg+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 3:03 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h33 | 6:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 changes | |
439 X 2000 | 3:13 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h13 | 5:26 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
441 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 3:32 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h34 | 7:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 changes | |
2039 VR Snabbtåg | 3:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h21 | 6:05 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
181 SJ | 3:59 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h50 | 7:49 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
441 X 2000 | 4:11 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h16 | 6:27 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
443 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 4:30 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h36 | 8:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 changes | |
443 X 2000 | 5:09 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h12 | 7:21 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
445 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 5:33 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h03 | 8:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 changes | |
2043 VR Snabbtåg | 5:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h18 | 8:05 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
2045 VR Snabbtåg+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 6:08 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h28 | 9:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 changes | |
445 X 2000 | 6:12 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h07 | 8:19 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockholm to Skövde
Trains from Stockholm to Skövde run on average 30 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 15S$ if you book in advance.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 264 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 264 km |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price 15S$ |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: SJ, VR, FlixTrain, Malartag, Tågab from Stockholm to Skövde trainsSJ, VR, FlixTrain, Malartag, Tågab trains will get you between Stockholm and Skövde from 15S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stockholm to Skövde train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm to Skövde by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Skövde, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stockholm and Skövde
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use
- Luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek
- Burger King
- Caffe Ritazza
- Blueberry Tunnelgången
- Espresso House
- Holy Monkey
- Icha Icha
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Sushi Yama
- O'Learys
- & many more
- Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers
- Freys Hotel
- Nordic Light Hotel
- Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen
- Metro lines: 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19
- Bus lines: 53, 54, 516, 812C, 813C, Flygbussarna
- Tram lines: 7
- Train lines: Dala Line, Northern Main Line, East Coast Line, SJ X2000, 40, 41, 42X, 43, 43X, 44, Arlanda Express, FLX
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Swedenborgsgatan
- Pelikan
- Kvarnen
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- SEK 10
- Hotel Rival
- Clarion Hotel Stockholm
- Hilton Stockholm Slussen
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and commuter destinations
- Metro: Line 13, Line 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station
- Restaurang Sällskapet
- Restaurang Glädje
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- Scandic Billingen
- Clarion Collection Hotel Majoren
- Quality Hotel Prisma
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance trains




