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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Skövde to Gothenburg Centralstation
Cheapest price on Sep 01
$14
Average ticket price on Sep 01
$22
Fastest journey on Sep 01
1 h 21 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
1 h 22 m
Trains on Sep 01
51
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Skövde 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 to Gothenburg Centralstation will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 51 trains from Skövde to Gothenburg Centralstation, including 16 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Tue, Sep 01 the slowest trains will take 1 h 24 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.
2027 VR12:05 PM1h30Skövde Centralstation1:35 PMGothenburg Centralstation$141One-way0 transfers
3449 Västtrafik · 3553 Västtrafik12:29 PM2h15Skövde Centralstation2:44 PMGothenburg Centralstation$151One-way1 transfer- 6 Västtrafik · 3449 Västtrafik · 3553 Västtrafik12:09 PM2h35Skövde2:44 PMGothenburg Centralstation$151One-way2 transfers
- 500 Västtrafik · 3461 Västtrafik2:34 PM1h56Skövde4:30 PMGothenburg Centralstation$151One-way1 transfer
- 2 Västtrafik · 3465 Västtrafik3:34 PM1h56Skövde5:30 PMGothenburg Centralstation$151One-way1 transfer
431 SJ1:26 PM1h21Skövde Centralstation2:47 PMGothenburg Centralstation$201One-way0 transfers- 437 SJ4:26 PM1h21Skövde Centralstation5:47 PMGothenburg Centralstation$421One-way0 transfers
- 427 SJ11:26 AM1h21Skövde Centralstation12:47 PMGothenburg Centralstation$171One-way0 transfers
- 433 SJ2:23 PM1h24Skövde Centralstation3:47 PMGothenburg Centralstation$171One-way0 transfers
- 425 SJ10:23 AM1h24Skövde Centralstation11:47 AMGothenburg Centralstation$221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Skövde to Gothenburg Centralstation
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Skövde to Gothenburg Centralstation among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, while a bus costs an average of $94.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Skövde to Gothenburg Centralstation:
A train is $55 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Skövde to Gothenburg Centralstation costing on average $78.
Other travel options to Gothenburg Centralstation take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
The journey is about 1m faster (1h 52m by train vs 1h 53m by car) and roughly $9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($23 vs $33). 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, VR, Västtrafik.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Skövde to Gothenburg Centralstation train times
The table below shows live departures for Skövde to Gothenburg Centralstation trains for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 Västtrafik · 3429 Västtrafik · 3529 Västtrafik | 6:09 AM Skövde | 2h35 | 8:44 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
| 3427 Västtrafik | 6:17 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h30 | 7:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2 Västtrafik+155 SJ | 6:20 AM Skövde | 2h10 | 8:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 3429 Västtrafik · 3529 Västtrafik | 6:29 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h15 | 8:44 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 500 Västtrafik+155 SJ | 6:34 AM Skövde | 1h56 | 8:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 2 Västtrafik+419 SJ | 6:49 AM Skövde | 1h58 | 8:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 155 SJ | 6:52 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h38 | 8:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2 Västtrafik · 3431 Västtrafik · 3533 Västtrafik | 7:04 AM Skövde | 2h40 | 9:44 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
| 500 Västtrafik+419 SJ | 7:04 AM Skövde | 1h43 | 8:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 501 Västtrafik · 3431 Västtrafik · 3533 Västtrafik | 7:12 AM Skövde | 2h32 | 9:44 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
| 2 Västtrafik+157 SJ | 7:19 AM Skövde | 2h11 | 9:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 419 SJ | 7:24 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h23 | 8:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2 Västtrafik+2019 VR | 7:34 AM Skövde | 2h01 | 9:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 610 Västtrafik+157 SJ | 7:35 AM Skövde | 1h55 | 9:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 613 Västtrafik+2019 VR | 7:46 AM Skövde | 1h49 | 9:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 2 Västtrafik+421 SJ | 7:49 AM Skövde | 1h58 | 9:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 157 SJ | 7:52 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h38 | 9:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6 Västtrafik+421 SJ | 7:54 AM Skövde | 1h53 | 9:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 500 Västtrafik · 3435 Västtrafik · 3537 Västtrafik | 8:04 AM Skövde | 2h40 | 10:44 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
| 2019 VR | 8:05 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h30 | 9:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 421 SJ | 8:18 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h29 | 9:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2 Västtrafik+159 SJ | 8:19 AM Skövde | 2h11 | 10:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 3435 Västtrafik · 3537 Västtrafik | 8:25 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h19 | 10:44 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 2 Västtrafik+2021 VR | 8:34 AM Skövde | 2h01 | 10:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 500 Västtrafik+159 SJ | 8:34 AM Skövde | 1h56 | 10:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 613 Västtrafik+2021 VR | 8:43 AM Skövde | 1h52 | 10:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 2 Västtrafik+423 SJ | 8:49 AM Skövde | 1h58 | 10:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 159 SJ | 8:52 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h38 | 10:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 500 Västtrafik+423 SJ | 9:04 AM Skövde | 1h43 | 10:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 2021 VR | 9:08 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1h27 | 10:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2 Västtrafik · 3441 Västtrafik | 9:19 AM Skövde | 2h11 | 11:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 500 Västtrafik · 3441 Västtrafik | 9:34 AM Skövde | 1h56 | 11:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 2 Västtrafik+425 SJ | 9:49 AM Skövde | 1h58 | 11:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Skövde to Gothenburg Centralstation
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Trains from Skövde to Gothenburg Centralstation run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:41, the last at 20:08. The fastest train covers the 83 miles (134 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 83 miles (134 km) |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 2:41 AM |
Last train 8:08 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, VR from Skövde to Gothenburg Centralstation trainsSJ, Västtrafik, VR trains will get you between Skövde and Gothenburg Centralstation from $11. 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 to Gothenburg Centralstation
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Skövde 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 to Gothenburg Centralstation
Most Skövde to Gothenburg Centralstation trains use the Skövde Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Skövde and Gothenburg Centralstation train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Getting to Skövde, Arena from Skövde city centre
Skövde, Arena train station facilities and services
Skövde, Arena has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast food outlets available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Skövde, Arena.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Skövde, Arena: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Skövde, Arena: Ramps and elevators available for full access.
Getting to Skövde, Sjukhuset from Skövde city centre
Skövde, Sjukhuset is 4 km from Skövde city centre. Public transport options include:
Skövde, Sjukhuset train station facilities and services
Skövde, Sjukhuset has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi available at the station. ATMs are aTMs available inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Skövde, Sjukhuset.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Skövde, Sjukhuset: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Skövde, Sjukhuset: Station equipped with accessible facilities.
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.
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