+++The cheapest and fastest trainsfrom Gothenburg to SkövdeShowing times and prices for Jul 09
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
1h 50m
Average duration
2h 40m
Trains per day
21
Distance
134 km
Gothenburg to Skövde train with SJ
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Gothenburg to Skövde
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Skövde among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Skövde:
A train is $59 (€49) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Skövde costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Skövde take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 2m.
The journey is about 36m faster (1h 18m by train vs 1h 54m by car) and roughly $18 (€15) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($14 (€11) vs $32 (€26)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SJ, Västtrafik, VR, FlixTrain, VR Snabbtåg.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Gothenburg to Skövde train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Skövde trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 32 Västtrafik · 13466 Västtrafik | 3:58 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1h51 | 5:49 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 18 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik · 13474 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 4:37 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2h29 | 7:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
| 32 Västtrafik · 13474 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 4:55 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2h11 | 7:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 32 Västtrafik · 13474 Västtrafik | 4:55 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1h50 | 6:45 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
 60190 SJ · 10190 SJ | 6:14 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h53 | 8:07 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 60190 SJ · 10190 SJ+2 Västtrafik | 6:14 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h22 | 8:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 60192 SJ · 192 SJ+18 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 6:51 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2h45 | 9:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
| 60192 SJ · 192 SJ | 7:15 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h53 | 9:08 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 60192 SJ · 192 SJ+2 Västtrafik | 7:15 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h21 | 9:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 13478 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 7:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h41 | 10:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 1 transfer | |
| 13478 Västtrafik | 7:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h19 | 10:14 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 22 Västtrafik · 13482 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 7:55 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2h41 | 10:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 22 Västtrafik · 13482 Västtrafik | 7:55 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2h14 | 10:09 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 18 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik · 3486 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 9:00 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2h36 | 11:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
| 32 Västtrafik · 3486 Västtrafik | 9:18 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1h52 | 11:10 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 32 Västtrafik · 3486 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 9:18 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2h18 | 11:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 32 Västtrafik · 3490 Västtrafik | 10:17 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1h50 | 12:07 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 32 Västtrafik · 3490 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 10:17 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2h49 | 1:06 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 18 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik · 13418 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 10:49 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 6h47 | 5:36 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
| 32 Västtrafik · 13418 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 11:17 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 6h19 | 5:36 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 32 Västtrafik · 13418 Västtrafik | 11:17 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1h50 | 1:07 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 10 | |||||
| 60168 SJ · 168 SJ+2 Västtrafik | 7:14 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h23 | 9:37 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 60168 SJ · 168 SJ | 7:14 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h53 | 9:07 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 13442 Västtrafik | 8:45 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h31 | 11:16 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 60172 SJ · 172 SJ+18 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 8:45 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2h52 | 11:37 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
| 60172 SJ · 172 SJ | 9:14 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h53 | 11:07 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 60172 SJ · 172 SJ+2 Västtrafik | 9:14 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h23 | 11:37 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 32 Västtrafik · 13448 Västtrafik | 10:57 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1h52 | 12:49 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Skövde
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Trains from Gothenburg to Skövde run on average 82 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 83 miles (134 km) distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 83 miles (134 km) |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 82 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, VR, FlixTrain, VR Snabbtåg from Gothenburg to Skövde trainsSJ, Västtrafik, VR, FlixTrain, VR Snabbtåg trains will get you between Gothenburg and Skövde from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Traveling by train from Gothenburg to Skövde
The train connection between Gothenburg and Skövde is well-serviced by several providers, including SJ, MTR Express, and Västtrafik. Travelers can enjoy a comfortable journey with frequent departures throughout the day, making it easy to explore these two cities in Sweden. With travel times averaging around 2 hours depending on the service chosen, passengers can relax while taking in scenic views of the Swedish countryside along the way.
Train Connection: Gothenburg to Skövde
The train connection between Gothenburg and Skövde takes approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes. There are 2 direct connections available per day, departing from Göteborg Centralstation and arriving at Skövde Centralstation.
Gothenburg to Skövde Train Connection
The first daily train from Gothenburg to Skövde departs at 04:59 AM, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the beautiful landscapes of Sweden. The last journey of the day leaves at 10:25 PM, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their activities before returning in the evening.
Train Tickets Price for Gothenburg to Skövde
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Gothenburg and Skövde is €7. The average ticket price typically hovers around €9, making it an affordable option for travelers looking to explore these two Swedish cities.
Exploring Skövde: A Blend of History, Art, and Nature
Skövde Church, with its origins dating back to the 13th century, stands as a testament to medieval architecture and religious devotion in Sweden. Its significance lies not only in its historical value but also in the stunning frescoes that adorn its interior, offering visitors a glimpse into the artistry of past centuries. Unique features include the beautifully crafted wooden altar and an impressive bell tower that dominates Skövde's skyline.
The Skövde Art Museum is a cultural gem established to showcase contemporary art while celebrating local talent and creativity. This museum plays a vital role in promoting artistic expression within the community and hosts rotating exhibitions that keep visitors engaged with fresh perspectives on modern art. One of its unique features is an outdoor sculpture park where you can enjoy both nature and innovative artworks simultaneously.
Billingen Mountain offers breathtaking views over Lake Vänern and serves as an essential natural landmark for both locals and tourists alike. The mountain holds ecological importance due to its diverse flora and fauna, making it perfect for hiking enthusiasts seeking adventure amidst picturesque landscapes. What sets Billingen apart are its well-marked trails catering to all skill levels, ensuring everyone can experience this beautiful region’s charm at their own pace.
FAQs: Trains from Gothenburg to Skövde
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg 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
Popular train stations from Gothenburg to Skövde
Most Gothenburg to Skövde trains use the Göteborg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Skövde, Sjukhuset. 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.
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.
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