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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Skara
Showing times and prices for Nov 08
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
115 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Skara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Skara will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Gothenburg to Skara without transferring at least once.
184 SJ+
600 Västtrafik03:29PM2h40
Gothenburg Centralstation06:09PMSkara station
$141One-way
1 transfer
3486 Västtrafik · 203 Västtrafik09:30PM1h50
Gothenburg Centralstation11:20PMSkara station
$151One-way
1 transfer
3402 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik12:30AM5h13
Gothenburg Centralstation05:43AMSkara station
$151One-way
1 transfer
3446 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik11:30AM2h39
Gothenburg Centralstation02:09PMSkara station
$151One-way
1 transfer
3426 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik06:30AM2h13
Gothenburg Centralstation08:43AMSkara station
$151One-way
1 transfer
3486 Västtrafik · 203 Västtrafik09:30PM1h50
Gothenburg Centralstation11:20PMSkara station
$151One-way
1 transfer
3478 Västtrafik · 203 Västtrafik07:30PM1h50
Gothenburg Centralstation09:20PMSkara station
$151One-way
1 transfer
3426 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik06:30AM2h13
Gothenburg Centralstation08:43AMSkara station
$151One-way
1 transfer
164 SJ+600 Västtrafik05:29AM2h14
Gothenburg Centralstation07:43AMSkara station
$191One-way
1 transfer
172 SJ+600 Västtrafik09:29AM2h14
Gothenburg Centralstation11:43AMSkara station
$351One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Gothenburg to Skara
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Skara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€12 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gothenburg to Skara train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Skara trains for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 5:20 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3426 Västtrafik · 203 Västtrafik | 5:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h22 | 7:52 AM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 16 Västtrafik+168 SJ+203 Västtrafik | 6:05 AM Gothenburg | 2h15 | 8:20 AM Skara station | 2 transfers | |
| 16 Västtrafik+168 SJ+203 Västtrafik | 6:06 AM Gothenburg | 2h14 | 8:20 AM Skara station | 2 transfers | |
| 168 SJ+203 Västtrafik | 6:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h51 | 8:20 AM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 3530 Västtrafik · 3432 Västtrafik · 203 Västtrafik | 6:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h45 | 9:20 AM Skara station | 2 transfers | |
| 426 X 2000+600 Västtrafik | 7:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h18 | 9:37 AM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 16 Västtrafik+172 SJ+203 Västtrafik | 8:05 AM Gothenburg | 2h15 | 10:20 AM Skara station | 2 transfers | |
| 16 Västtrafik+172 SJ+203 Västtrafik | 8:06 AM Gothenburg | 2h14 | 10:20 AM Skara station | 2 transfers | |
| 172 SJ+203 Västtrafik | 8:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h51 | 10:20 AM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 16 Västtrafik+174 SJ+203 Västtrafik | 9:05 AM Gothenburg | 2h15 | 11:20 AM Skara station | 2 transfers | |
| 16 Västtrafik+174 SJ+203 Västtrafik | 9:06 AM Gothenburg | 2h14 | 11:20 AM Skara station | 2 transfers | |
| 25 Västtrafik · 13304 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik | 9:06 AM Gothenburg | 2h48 | 11:54 AM Skara station | 2 transfers | |
| 25 Västtrafik · 13304 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik | 9:07 AM Gothenburg | 2h47 | 11:54 AM Skara station | 2 transfers | |
| 174 SJ+203 Västtrafik | 9:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h51 | 11:20 AM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 13304 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik | 9:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h24 | 11:54 AM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 3446 Västtrafik · 3334 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik | 10:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h24 | 12:54 PM Skara station | 2 transfers | |
| 3446 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik | 10:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h37 | 1:07 PM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 178 SJ+203 Västtrafik | 11:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h51 | 1:20 PM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 180 SJ+203 Västtrafik | 12:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h51 | 2:20 PM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 13306 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik | 12:45 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h24 | 3:09 PM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 13306 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik | 12:49 PM Gamlestaden station | 2h20 | 3:09 PM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 16 Västtrafik+438 X 2000+600 Västtrafik | 12:56 PM Gothenburg | 2h26 | 3:22 PM Skara station | 2 transfers | |
| 16 Västtrafik+182 SJ+203 Västtrafik | 1:05 PM Gothenburg | 2h47 | 3:52 PM Skara station | 2 transfers | |
| 16 Västtrafik+182 SJ+203 Västtrafik | 1:06 PM Gothenburg | 2h46 | 3:52 PM Skara station | 2 transfers | |
| 438 X 2000+600 Västtrafik | 1:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h03 | 3:22 PM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 182 SJ+203 Västtrafik | 1:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h23 | 3:52 PM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 16 Västtrafik+184 SJ+203 Västtrafik | 2:06 PM Gothenburg | 2h46 | 4:52 PM Skara station | 2 transfers | |
| 16 Västtrafik+184 SJ+203 Västtrafik | 2:07 PM Gothenburg | 2h45 | 4:52 PM Skara station | 2 transfers | |
| 440 X 2000+600 Västtrafik | 2:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h03 | 4:22 PM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 184 SJ+203 Västtrafik | 2:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h23 | 4:52 PM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 16 Västtrafik+186 SJ+203 Västtrafik | 3:02 PM Gothenburg | 2h20 | 5:22 PM Skara station | 2 transfers | |
| 16 Västtrafik+186 SJ+203 Västtrafik | 3:03 PM Gothenburg | 2h19 | 5:22 PM Skara station | 2 transfers | |
| 186 SJ+203 Västtrafik | 3:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h58 | 5:22 PM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 3466 Västtrafik · 203 Västtrafik | 3:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h20 | 5:50 PM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 13420 Västtrafik · 203 Västtrafik | 4:25 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h55 | 6:20 PM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 3478 Västtrafik · 203 Västtrafik | 6:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h50 | 8:20 PM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 3482 Västtrafik · 200 Västtrafik | 7:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h41 | 10:11 PM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 3486 Västtrafik · 203 Västtrafik | 8:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h50 | 10:20 PM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 16 Västtrafik · 13490 Västtrafik · 200 Västtrafik | 9:11 PM Gothenburg | 3h35 | 12:46 AM Skara station | 2 transfers | |
| 16 Västtrafik · 13490 Västtrafik · 200 Västtrafik | 9:12 PM Gothenburg | 3h34 | 12:46 AM Skara station | 2 transfers | |
| 13490 Västtrafik · 200 Västtrafik | 9:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h11 | 12:46 AM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| 3402 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik | 11:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h13 | 4:43 AM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, November 8 | |||||
| 164 SJ+600 Västtrafik | 4:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h14 | 6:43 AM Skara station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Skara
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Trains from Gothenburg to Skara run on average 52 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 71 miles (115 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $10 (€8)
Distance 71 miles (115 km) |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 52 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:46 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $10 (€8)
Train companies: Västtrafik, SJ, FlixTrain from Gothenburg to Skara trainsVästtrafik, SJ, FlixTrain trains will get you between Gothenburg and Skara from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Västtrafik
About
Västtrafik is a public transport provider in Sweden, offering a wide range of services to its customers. It operates a network of trains, buses, trams and ferries, with services running from early morning to late at night. The trains come in a variety of types, including regional, express and night trains. Regional trains are the most common, providing frequent stops and connecting smaller towns and cities. Express trains are faster, with fewer stops, while night trains offer overnight journeys. Västtrafik offers a range of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power outlets and a café car. The most popular routes for Västtrafik are between Gothenburg and Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, and Gothenburg and Oslo. These routes offer frequent services and provide a convenient way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 50m
Cheapest Price
$10 (€8)
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and beverages available for purchase on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservation available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
SJ
About
SJ is a Swedish train company that offers a wide range of services to its passengers. It operates high-speed trains, regional trains, and night trains, all of which are comfortable and reliable. The high-speed trains, X2000, are the fastest way to travel between cities, while the regional trains, Pågatåg, are perfect for shorter trips. The night trains, SJ Nattåg, offer a comfortable way to travel overnight. SJ offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and SJ Prio tickets, which offer discounts for frequent travelers. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a café car. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 14m
Cheapest Price
$14 (€12)
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, bistro car with snacks and drinks, at-seat service in 1st class
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for additional fee in 2nd class, included in 1st class ticket
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets free in carrier, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
FlixTrain
About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Gothenburg to Skara
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Skara 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 Skara, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Gothenburg to Skara can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $11 (€9), while the average price is around $15 (€12).
To fully experience Skara, including its historic sites, cathedral, and local museums, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Skara is by bus, with a cost of around $10 (€8).
Yes, a day trip from Gothenburg to Skara is feasible with a travel time of 1h 50m and a distance of 71 miles (115 km). There are 52 train trips available per day.
The distance by train from Gothenburg to Skara is 71 miles (115 km).
The first train from Gothenburg to Skara leaves at 12:03 AM.
Yes, you can take the train from Gothenburg to Skara.
The train station in Gothenburg that goes to Skara is Gothenburg Centralstation, which connects to Skara station.
The train from Gothenburg to Skara takes 1h 50m and runs 52 per day.
The last train from Gothenburg to Skara leaves at 11:46 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Gothenburg to Skara.
There is no direct train service currently available from Gothenburg to Skara.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Gothenburg to Skara.
The train journey from Gothenburg to Skara offers scenic views of the Swedish countryside, featuring lush forests, rolling hills, and picturesque farmlands, providing a pleasant and visually appealing travel experience.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gothenburg to Skara
Gothenburg
Skara
The major train station for departures in Gothenburg is Göteborg Centralstation. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Göteborg Centralstation for your trip from Gothenburg to Skara.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
Wifi
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
Lockers
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Dining
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
Accessibility
- 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.
Hotel
- Hotel Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
Information Desk
- Opposite the taxi station.
Public transit options for Göteborg Centralstation
- Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13
- Bus lines: 60327, 61327, Flygbussarna
- Train lines: 029, FLX, MTRX, SJ Regionaltåg, SJ SJ3000, SJ X2000, Tågab, Västtågen, Öresundståg
Göteborg Gamlestaden Station
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Göteborg Centralst Drottningt
information
Göteborg, Åkareplatsen
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Göteborg, Nils Ericsonterminal (Nordstan)
information
Liseberg
Amenities at train station
Accessibilityinformation
Accessibility
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
Angered, centrum
information
Stenpiren
information
Göteborg Domkyrkan
information
Göteborg, Brunnsparken
information
Göteborg, Lilla Bommen
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Göteborg Grönsakstorget
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Göteborg Korsvägen
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Göteborg Svingeln
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The major train station for arrivals in Skara is Skara. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Skara for your journey to Skara from Gothenburg.
Skara
Amenities at train station
Accessibilityinformation
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
Skara, Katedralskolan
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