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Compare train and bus for Köping to Skövde
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Köping to Skövde among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, and a bus costs an average of $44.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Köping to Skövde:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Köping to Skövde costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Skövde take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
The journey is about 8m faster (2h 14m by train vs 2h 22m by car) and roughly $22 (€18) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($21 (€18) vs $43 (€35)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Köping to Skövde train times
The table below shows live departures for Köping to Skövde trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
918 Mälartåg · 2111 Mälartåg+ 425 X 2000+ 550B VL | 7:13 AM Köping | 3h07 | 10:20 AM Skövde Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
165 SJ+ 550B VL | 9:14 AM Köping | 2h33 | 11:47 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
165 SJ | 9:29 AM Köping tågstation | 2h18 | 11:47 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2139 Mälartåg+ 439 X 2000+ 515 VL | 2:07 PM Köping | 3h13 | 5:20 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
20958 Mälartåg · 2147 Mälartåg+ 443 X 2000+ 550B VL | 4:13 PM Köping | 2h59 | 7:12 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
970 Mälartåg · 2155 Mälartåg+ 447 X 2000+ 550B VL | 6:13 PM Köping | 3h08 | 9:21 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
976 Mälartåg · 2159 Mälartåg+ 449 X 2000+ 551 VL | 7:02 PM Köping tågstation | 3h18 | 10:20 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
976 Mälartåg · 2159 Mälartåg+ 449 X 2000+ 551 VL | 7:04 PM Köping | 3h16 | 10:20 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
157 SJ+ 515 VL | 11:47 PM Köping | 8h00 | 7:47 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Köping to Skövde
Trains from Köping to Skövde run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 21:46. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 108 miles (175 km) |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 9:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: SJ from Köping to Skövde trainsSJ trains will get you between Köping and Skövde from $17 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Köping to Skövde
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Köping 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 Köping to Skövde
Most Köping to Skövde trains use the Köping tågstation to Skövde Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Köping and Skövde train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Köping station do trains to Skövde leave from?
Getting to Köping tågstation from Köping city centre
Köping tågstation is 1 km from Köping city centre. Public transport options include:
Köping tågstation train station facilities and services
Köping tågstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurang Köping, Café Station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köping tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köping tågstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köping tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köping tågstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köping tågstation: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bishops Arms Köping, Hotell Gillet i Köping.
Which Skövde station do trains from Köping 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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