The cheapest and fastest trains from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 21 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 $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 48 trains that leave Skövde Centralstation for Gothenburg Centralstation on Fri, May 08, 47 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.
2011 VR Snabbtåg7:05 PM1h23Skövde Centralstation8:28 PMGothenburg Centralstation$131One-way0 transfers
2047 VR Snabbtåg9:58 PM1h30Skövde Centralstation11:28 PMGothenburg Centralstation$131One-way0 transfers
2027 VR Snabbtåg12:00 PM1h28Skövde Centralstation1:28 PMGothenburg Centralstation$131One-way0 transfers
3461 Västtrafik2:48 PM1h35Skövde Centralstation4:23 PMGothenburg Centralstation$151One-way0 transfers
3493 Västtrafik11:00 PM1h37Skövde Centralstation12:37 AMGothenburg Centralstation$151One-way0 transfers
447 X 20009:22 PM1h20Skövde Centralstation10:42 PMGothenburg Centralstation$231One-way0 transfers
433 X 20002:21 PM1h21Skövde Centralstation3:42 PMGothenburg Centralstation$471One-way0 transfers
425 X 200010:21 AM1h21Skövde Centralstation11:42 AMGothenburg Centralstation$291One-way0 transfers
439 X 20005:21 PM1h21Skövde Centralstation6:42 PMGothenburg Centralstation$471One-way0 transfers
427 X 200011:21 AM1h21Skövde Centralstation12:42 PMGothenburg Centralstation$371One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation
Omio 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 21m. 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 |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m 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 $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Gothenburg Centralstation take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
The journey is about 32m faster (1h 21m by train vs 1h 53m by car) and roughly $21 (€17) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($13 (€10) vs $34 (€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.
Live departures
Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation train times
The table below shows live departures for Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
429 X 2000 | 12:17 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h25 | 1:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
167 SJ | 12:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h35 | 2:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
431 X 2000 | 1:21 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h21 | 2:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
169 SJ | 1:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h35 | 3:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2031 VR Snabbtåg | 2:03 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h25 | 3:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
433 X 2000 | 2:21 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h21 | 3:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3461 Västtrafik | 2:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h35 | 4:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
435 X 2000 | 3:17 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h25 | 4:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3465 Västtrafik | 3:50 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h33 | 5:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2035 VR Snabbtåg | 4:04 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h24 | 5:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
437 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 | |
439 X 2000 | 5:21 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h21 | 6:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
177 SJ | 5:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h35 | 7:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2009 VR Snabbtåg | 6:00 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h28 | 7:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
441 X 2000 | 6:17 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h25 | 7:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
179 SJ | 6:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h35 | 8:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2011 VR Snabbtåg | 7:05 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h23 | 8:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
443 X 2000 | 7:13 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h29 | 8:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3481 Västtrafik | 7:49 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h34 | 9:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2003 VR Snabbtåg | 8:00 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h28 | 9:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
445 X 2000 | 8:17 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h25 | 9:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 SJ | 8:45 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h38 | 10:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
447 X 2000 | 9:22 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h20 | 10:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3489 Västtrafik | 9:53 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h44 | 11:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2047 VR Snabbtåg | 9:58 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h30 | 11:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
449 X 2000 | 10:21 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h21 | 11:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3493 Västtrafik | 11:00 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h37 | 12:37 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
451 X 2000 | 11:20 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h22 | 12:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 8 | |||||
7201 Västtrafik · 3421 Västtrafik | 4:41 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h42 | 6:23 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3423 Västtrafik | 5:17 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h25 | 6:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3425 Västtrafik | 5:47 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h36 | 7:23 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3427 Västtrafik | 6:15 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h27 | 7:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 SJ | 6:48 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h35 | 8:23 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
419 SJ 3000 | 7:19 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h23 | 8:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
157 SJ | 7:48 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h35 | 9:23 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2019 VR Snabbtåg | 8:03 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h25 | 9:28 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
421 X 2000 | 8:13 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h29 | 9:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
159 SJ | 8:48 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h35 | 10:23 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2021 VR Snabbtåg | 9:03 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h25 | 10:28 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
423 X 2000 | 9:21 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h21 | 10:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3441 Västtrafik | 9:48 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h35 | 11:23 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3445 Västtrafik | 10:03 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h25 | 11:28 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
425 X 2000 | 10:21 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h21 | 11:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 SJ | 10:48 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h35 | 12:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
427 X 2000 | 11:21 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h21 | 12:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 SJ | 11:48 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h35 | 1:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2027 VR Snabbtåg | 12:00 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1h28 | 1:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation
Trains from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation run on average 42 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 36 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 83 miles (134 km) distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 83 miles (134 km) |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 36 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 9:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation trainsSJ, Västtrafik, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Skövde Centralstation and Gothenburg Centralstation 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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FAQs: Trains from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation 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 Gothenburg Centralstation, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation
- 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
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- 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.
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
- 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 Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- Opposite the taxi station.
- 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
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