- Must visit
Gothenburg Museum of Art
Major art museum known for Nordic masters, European paintings, and a strong central location at Götaplatsen.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
1 h 42 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 48 trains that leave Skövde Centralstation for Gothenburg Centralstation on Mon, Jun 22, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 42 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 45 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.
2035 VR Snabbtåg · 62035 VR Snabbtåg
13479 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik
3489 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik
13443 Västtrafik
13439 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik
2039 VR Snabbtåg+
60177 SJ
2031 VR Snabbtåg · 62031 VR Snabbtåg
2025 VR Snabbtåg · 62025 VR Snabbtåg
2045 VR Snabbtåg · 62045 VR Snabbtåg
2035 VR Snabbtåg · 62035 VR SnabbtågOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation 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 23m. 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)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation:
A train is $40 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Gothenburg Centralstation take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
The journey is about 30m faster (1h 23m by train vs 1h 53m by car) and roughly $20 (€17) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($13 (€10) vs $33 (€27)). 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, Swedish Railways (SJ).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3461 Västtrafik | 2:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h35 | 4:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
433 X 2000 | 3:21 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h21 | 4:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 SJ | 3:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h35 | 5:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2035 VR Snabbtåg | 4:03 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h25 | 5:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
435 X 2000 | 4:17 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h25 | 5:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 SJ | 4:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h35 | 6:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
437 X 2000 | 5:17 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h25 | 6:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
177 SJ | 5:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h35 | 7:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2039 VR Snabbtåg | 6:03 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h25 | 7:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
179 SJ | 6:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h35 | 8:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
441 X 2000 | 7:17 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h25 | 8:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3481 Västtrafik | 7:49 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h34 | 9:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2043 VR Snabbtåg | 8:03 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h25 | 9:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
445 X 2000 | 9:23 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h07 | 11:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
447 X 2000 | 10:17 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h08 | 12:25 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3493 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 10:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h55 | 12:43 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1 transfer | |
451 X 2000 | 11:30 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h25 | 1:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
7201 Västtrafik · 3421 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 4:41 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h57 | 6:38 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 transfers | |
3425 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 5:47 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h56 | 7:43 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1 transfer | |
155 SJ · 60155 SJ | 6:50 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h54 | 8:44 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
419 SJ 3000 | 7:29 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h31 | 10:00 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
157 SJ · 60157 SJ | 7:50 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h54 | 9:44 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
421 X 2000 | 8:30 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h25 | 10:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
159 SJ · 60159 SJ | 8:50 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h54 | 10:44 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
423 X 2000 | 9:24 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h31 | 11:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 SJ · 60161 SJ | 9:50 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h54 | 11:44 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
13439 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 10:11 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h52 | 12:03 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1 transfer | |
425 X 2000 | 10:26 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h29 | 12:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 SJ · 60163 SJ | 10:50 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h54 | 12:44 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
2025 VR Snabbtåg · 62025 VR Snabbtåg | 11:05 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h45 | 12:50 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
427 SJ 3000 | 11:29 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h31 | 2:00 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 SJ · 60165 SJ | 11:52 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h52 | 1:44 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
13449 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 12:14 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h50 | 2:04 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1 transfer | |
429 X 2000 | 12:29 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h26 | 2:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
429 X 2000+ 100 Västtrafik | 12:29 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h21 | 2:50 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1 transfer | |
13443 Västtrafik | 12:41 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h24 | 3:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
167 SJ · 60167 SJ | 12:53 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h58 | 2:51 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
431 X 2000 | 1:30 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h25 | 3:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
169 SJ · 60169 SJ | 1:50 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h54 | 3:44 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
2031 VR Snabbtåg · 62031 VR Snabbtåg | 2:07 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h43 | 3:50 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
433 X 2000 | 2:26 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h29 | 4:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation run on average 43 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 37 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:13, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 83 miles (134 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 83 miles (134 km) |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Trains per day 43 |
Direct trains 37 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 7:13 AM |
Last train 9:00 PM |
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Most Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation trains use the Skövde Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Göteborg Domkyrkan. Use this guide to compare Skövde Centralstation and Gothenburg Centralstation train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Restaurang Sällskapet, Restaurang Glädje
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Skövde Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Skövde Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Skövde Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Skövde Centralstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Skövde Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Scandic Billingen, Clarion Collection Hotel Majoren, Quality Hotel Prisma.
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 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
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are 6 ATM machines located in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30. Information desks are opposite the taxi station. .
Luggage storage is there are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
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