The cheapest and fastest trains from Malmö to Skövde
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$116
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Trains per day
81
Distance
314 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Malmö to Skövde is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malmö to Skövde will cost around $116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 81 trains that leave Malmö for Skövde on Mon, Dec 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 01 the direct trains cover the 314 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 49 m .
On Mon, Dec 01 the slowest trains will take 3 h 57 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.
3940 Snälltåget+
7224 Västtrafik
3940 Snälltåget+
7232 Västtrafik
3942 Snälltåget+
7264 Västtrafik
3940 Snälltåget+
7228 Västtrafik
1066 Öresundstågen+
3844 Västtrafik · 3468 Västtrafik
550 X 2000+
7264 Västtrafik
448 SJ 3000
528 X 2000+
7220 Västtrafik
532 X 2000+
7228 Västtrafik
524 X 2000+
7212 VästtrafikTravel Information
Compare bus and train for Malmö to Skövde
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Skövde among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, and a bus costs an average of €51.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
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€40 Average price Cheapest | €106 Average price |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Malmö to Skövde train times
The table below shows live departures for Malmö to Skövde trains for today, Sunday, November 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 Skånetrafiken+ 530 X 2000+ 7224 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 7:47 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 4h49 | 12:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
530 X 2000+ 7228 Västtrafik | 8:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 4h56 | 1:03 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
530 X 2000+ 7232 Västtrafik | 8:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 5h59 | 2:06 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
530 X 2000+ 7224 Västtrafik | 8:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 3h59 | 12:06 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
530 X 2000+ 7236 Västtrafik | 8:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h58 | 3:05 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3940 Snälltåget+ 7232 Västtrafik | 8:20 AM Malmö Centralstation | 5h46 | 2:06 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3940 Snälltåget+ 7228 Västtrafik | 8:20 AM Malmö Centralstation | 4h43 | 1:03 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3940 Snälltåget+ 7236 Västtrafik | 8:20 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h45 | 3:05 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 532 X 2000+ 7228 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 8:47 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 4h49 | 1:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
532 X 2000+ 7240 Västtrafik | 9:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h02 | 4:09 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
532 X 2000+ 7236 Västtrafik | 9:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 5h58 | 3:05 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
532 X 2000+ 7232 Västtrafik | 9:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 4h59 | 2:06 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
532 X 2000+ 7228 Västtrafik | 9:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 3h56 | 1:03 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 534 X 2000+ 7232 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 9:42 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 4h54 | 2:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
534 X 2000+ 7236 Västtrafik | 10:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 4h58 | 3:05 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
534 X 2000+ 7244 Västtrafik | 10:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h59 | 5:06 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
534 X 2000+ 7232 Västtrafik | 10:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 3h59 | 2:06 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
534 X 2000+ 7240 Västtrafik | 10:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h02 | 4:09 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 536 X 2000+ 7236 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 10:42 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 4h54 | 3:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
536 X 2000+ 7240 Västtrafik | 11:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 5h02 | 4:09 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
536 X 2000+ 7236 Västtrafik | 11:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 3h58 | 3:05 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
536 X 2000+ 7248 Västtrafik | 11:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h01 | 6:08 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
536 X 2000+ 7244 Västtrafik | 11:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 5h59 | 5:06 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 538 X 2000+ 7240 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 11:42 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 4h54 | 4:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
538 X 2000+ 7252 Västtrafik | 12:07 PM Malmö Centralstation | 6h58 | 7:05 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
538 X 2000+ 7244 Västtrafik | 12:07 PM Malmö Centralstation | 4h59 | 5:06 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
538 X 2000+ 7248 Västtrafik | 12:07 PM Malmö Centralstation | 6h01 | 6:08 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
538 X 2000+ 7240 Västtrafik | 12:07 PM Malmö Centralstation | 4h02 | 4:09 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
490 SJ 3000+ 17614 Krösatåg+ 7252 Västtrafik | 1:14 PM Malmö Centralstation | 5h51 | 7:05 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
490 SJ 3000+ 17614 Krösatåg+ 7248 Västtrafik | 1:14 PM Malmö Centralstation | 4h54 | 6:08 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
490 SJ 3000+ 17614 Krösatåg+ 7256 Västtrafik | 1:14 PM Malmö Centralstation | 6h52 | 8:06 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
542 X 2000+ 7252 Västtrafik | 2:07 PM Malmö Centralstation | 4h58 | 7:05 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
542 X 2000+ 7256 Västtrafik | 2:07 PM Malmö Centralstation | 5h59 | 8:06 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
542 X 2000+ 7248 Västtrafik | 2:07 PM Malmö Centralstation | 4h01 | 6:08 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 544 X 2000+ 7252 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 2:42 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 4h54 | 7:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
544 X 2000+ 7260 Västtrafik | 3:07 PM Malmö Centralstation | 5h58 | 9:05 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
544 X 2000+ 7264 Västtrafik | 3:07 PM Malmö Centralstation | 6h49 | 9:56 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
544 X 2000+ 7256 Västtrafik | 3:07 PM Malmö Centralstation | 4h59 | 8:06 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
544 X 2000+ 7252 Västtrafik | 3:07 PM Malmö Centralstation | 3h58 | 7:05 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 546 X 2000+ 7256 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 3:42 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 4h54 | 8:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
546 X 2000+ 7260 Västtrafik | 4:07 PM Malmö Centralstation | 4h58 | 9:05 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
546 X 2000+ 7256 Västtrafik | 4:07 PM Malmö Centralstation | 3h59 | 8:06 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3942 Snälltåget+ 7264 Västtrafik | 4:14 PM Malmö Centralstation | 5h42 | 9:56 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3942 Snälltåget+ 7260 Västtrafik | 4:14 PM Malmö Centralstation | 4h51 | 9:05 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 548 X 2000+ 7260 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 4:42 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 4h54 | 9:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
548 X 2000+ 7264 Västtrafik | 5:07 PM Malmö Centralstation | 4h49 | 9:56 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
548 X 2000+ 7260 Västtrafik | 5:07 PM Malmö Centralstation | 3h58 | 9:05 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1106 Öresundstågen · 6808 Öresundstågen+ 3086 Västtrafik · 3090 Västtrafik | 5:12 PM Malmö Centralstation | 6h47 | 11:59 PM Skövde Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 550 X 2000+ 7264 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 5:42 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 4h54 | 10:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
550 X 2000+ 7264 Västtrafik | 6:07 PM Malmö Centralstation | 3h49 | 9:56 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1114 Öresundstågen · 6808 Öresundstågen+ 3090 Västtrafik · 3494 Västtrafik | 6:12 PM Malmö Centralstation | 5h47 | 11:59 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 2 SJ+ 7202 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 8:45 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 8h37 | 5:22 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
2 SJ+ 7202 Västtrafik | 9:17 PM Malmö Centralstation | 7h32 | 4:49 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1140 Öresundstågen+ 2 SJ+ 7202 Västtrafik | 9:27 PM Malmö Centralstation | 7h22 | 4:49 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, December 1 | |||||
5 Skånetrafiken+ 520 X 2000+ 17600 Krösatåg+ 7206 Västtrafik | 12:15 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 7h52 | 8:07 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4 transfers | |
520 X 2000+ 7208 Västtrafik | 3:04 AM Malmö Centralstation | 5h00 | 8:04 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
520 X 2000+ 7216 Västtrafik | 3:04 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h04 | 10:08 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
520 X 2000+ 17600 Krösatåg+ 7206 Västtrafik | 3:04 AM Malmö Centralstation | 4h36 | 7:40 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
520 X 2000+ 7212 Västtrafik | 3:04 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h00 | 9:04 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1202 Pågatåg+ 17550 Krösatågen+ 17602 Krösatåg+ 7216 Västtrafik | 3:27 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h41 | 10:08 AM Skövde Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
1202 Pågatåg+ 17550 Krösatågen+ 17602 Krösatåg+ 7212 Västtrafik | 3:27 AM Malmö Centralstation | 5h37 | 9:04 AM Skövde Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
1202 Pågatåg+ 17550 Krösatågen+ 17602 Krösatåg+ 7220 Västtrafik | 3:27 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h36 | 11:03 AM Skövde Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 524 X 2000+ 7212 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 4:39 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 4h58 | 9:37 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
524 X 2000+ 7224 Västtrafik | 5:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h59 | 12:06 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
524 X 2000+ 7220 Västtrafik | 5:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 5h56 | 11:03 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
524 X 2000+ 7216 Västtrafik | 5:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 5h01 | 10:08 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
524 X 2000+ 7212 Västtrafik | 5:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 3h57 | 9:04 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 526 X 2000+ 7216 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 5:46 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 4h51 | 10:37 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
526 X 2000+ 7216 Västtrafik | 6:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 4h01 | 10:08 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
526 X 2000+ 7224 Västtrafik | 6:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 5h59 | 12:06 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
526 X 2000+ 7228 Västtrafik | 6:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h56 | 1:03 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
526 X 2000+ 7220 Västtrafik | 6:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 4h56 | 11:03 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 528 X 2000+ 7220 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 6:50 AM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 4h47 | 11:37 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
528 X 2000+ 7228 Västtrafik | 7:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 5h56 | 1:03 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
528 X 2000+ 7232 Västtrafik | 7:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h59 | 2:06 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
528 X 2000+ 7224 Västtrafik | 7:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 4h59 | 12:06 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
528 X 2000+ 7220 Västtrafik | 7:07 AM Malmö Centralstation | 3h56 | 11:03 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Train from Malmö to Skövde
Trains from Malmö to Skövde run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 195 miles (314 km) distance in 3h 49m.
Distance 195 miles (314 km) |
Average train duration 4h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 49m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: SJ, Oresundstag, Snälltåget, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Malmö to Skövde trainsSJ, Oresundstag, Snälltåget, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Malmö and Skövde from $18 (€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 Malmö to Skövde
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Malmö to Skövde
- Mon - Fri: 09:15 - 17:15
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code. Max storage time 7 days.
- Bistro Royal
- Burger King
- Chao Oriental Express
- Espresso House
- O'Leary's
- Sliders & Shakes
- Woso Sushi
- Subway
- Sofra
- Spazio
- & many more
- Accessible entrances to the station are via the so-called Glashallen on the north side. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee.
- Hotel Duxiana Malmo
- Moment Hotels
- Mayfair Hotel Tunneln
- Mon - Fri: 09:15 - 17:15
- Bus lines: 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 31, 32, 35
- Train lines: City Tunnel, Øresund Line, Southern Main Line, West Coast Line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via Hyllie Boulevard.
- Restaurant Nilsson's
- Skybar & Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 5
- Best Western Malmo Arena Hotel
- Quality Hotel View
- Malmö Arena Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Malmö Central and Copenhagen
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Train: Öresundståg
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the nearby streets.
- Restaurant Atmosfär
- Kin Long Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- SEK 10
- Scandic Triangeln
- Elite Plaza Hotel Malmö
- Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Öresundståg
- 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
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