The cheapest and fastest trains from Skövde to Malmö
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
314 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Skövde to Malmö is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Skövde to Malmö will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 5 trains that leave Skövde for Malmö on Wed, Mar 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Mar 04 the direct trains cover the 314 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
On Wed, Mar 04 the slowest trains will take 4 h 16 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Skövde to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Skövde to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 14m. 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 $18, and a bus costs an average of $66.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price |
4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Skövde to Malmö train times
The table below shows live departures for Skövde to Malmö trains for today, Tuesday, March 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 Västtrafik · 7237 Västtrafik+ 535 X 2000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 12:19 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 5h03 | 5:22 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 433 X 2000 · 495 SJ 3000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 12:49 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 5h40 | 6:29 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 transfers | |
7237 Västtrafik+ 543 X 2000 | 12:56 PM Skövde Centralstation | 7h57 | 8:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
7237 Västtrafik+ 539 X 2000 | 12:56 PM Skövde Centralstation | 5h57 | 6:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
7237 Västtrafik+ 3943 Snälltåget | 12:56 PM Skövde Centralstation | 7h34 | 8:30 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
7237 Västtrafik+ 535 X 2000 | 12:56 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3h57 | 4:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
7239 Västtrafik+ 17617 Krösatåg+ 539 X 2000 | 1:16 PM Skövde Centralstation | 5h37 | 6:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
7239 Västtrafik+ 17617 Krösatåg+ 543 X 2000 | 1:16 PM Skövde Centralstation | 7h37 | 8:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
7239 Västtrafik+ 17617 Krösatåg+ 3943 Snälltåget | 1:16 PM Skövde Centralstation | 7h14 | 8:30 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik · 7241 Västtrafik+ 537 X 2000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 1:19 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 5h02 | 6:21 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 transfers | |
433 X 2000 · 495 SJ 3000 | 1:21 PM Skövde Centralstation | 4h38 | 5:59 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
7241 Västtrafik+ 543 X 2000 | 1:56 PM Skövde Centralstation | 6h57 | 8:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
7241 Västtrafik+ 3943 Snälltåget | 1:56 PM Skövde Centralstation | 6h34 | 8:30 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
7241 Västtrafik+ 537 X 2000 | 1:56 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3h57 | 5:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
7241 Västtrafik+ 539 X 2000 | 1:56 PM Skövde Centralstation | 4h57 | 6:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2 Västtrafik · 7245 Västtrafik+ 539 X 2000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 2:19 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 5h02 | 7:21 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 transfers | |
7243 Västtrafik+ 27624 Krösatåg+ 3943 Snälltåget | 2:28 PM Skövde Centralstation | 6h02 | 8:30 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
7243 Västtrafik+ 27624 Krösatåg+ 539 X 2000 | 2:28 PM Skövde Centralstation | 4h25 | 6:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
7243 Västtrafik+ 27624 Krösatåg+ 543 X 2000 | 2:28 PM Skövde Centralstation | 6h25 | 8:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
7245 Västtrafik+ 3943 Snälltåget | 2:56 PM Skövde Centralstation | 5h34 | 8:30 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
7245 Västtrafik+ 539 X 2000 | 2:56 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3h57 | 6:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
7245 Västtrafik+ 543 X 2000 | 2:56 PM Skövde Centralstation | 5h57 | 8:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
7245 Västtrafik+ 541 X 2000 | 2:56 PM Skövde Centralstation | 4h57 | 7:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2 Västtrafik · 7249 Västtrafik+ 541 X 2000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 3:34 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4h56 | 8:30 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 transfers | |
7249 Västtrafik+ 345 SJ | 3:57 PM Skövde Centralstation | 5h45 | 9:42 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
7249 Västtrafik+ 541 X 2000 | 3:57 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3h56 | 7:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
7249 Västtrafik+ 3943 Snälltåget | 3:57 PM Skövde Centralstation | 4h33 | 8:30 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
7249 Västtrafik+ 543 X 2000 | 3:57 PM Skövde Centralstation | 4h56 | 8:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2 Västtrafik · 7253 Västtrafik+ 543 X 2000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 4:34 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4h56 | 9:30 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 transfers | |
7253 Västtrafik+ 543 X 2000 | 4:58 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3h55 | 8:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
7253 Västtrafik+ 345 SJ | 4:58 PM Skövde Centralstation | 4h44 | 9:42 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
7253 Västtrafik+ 547 X 2000 | 4:58 PM Skövde Centralstation | 5h55 | 10:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
7253 Västtrafik+ 545 X 2000 | 4:58 PM Skövde Centralstation | 4h55 | 9:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2 Västtrafik · 7257 Västtrafik+ 545 X 2000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 5:19 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 5h06 | 10:25 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 transfers | |
7257 Västtrafik+ 545 X 2000 | 5:58 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3h55 | 9:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
7257 Västtrafik+ 547 X 2000 | 5:58 PM Skövde Centralstation | 4h55 | 10:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2 Västtrafik · 7261 Västtrafik+ 547 X 2000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 6:19 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 5h06 | 11:25 PM Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 transfers | |
7261 Västtrafik+ 547 X 2000 | 6:56 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3h57 | 10:53 PM Malmö Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, March 4 | |||||
![]() | 3:41 AM Skövde | 4h16 | 7:57 AM Malmö | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:48 AM Skövde | 4h09 | 9:57 AM Malmö | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:56 AM Skövde | 3h57 | 10:53 AM Malmö | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Skövde to Malmö
Trains from Skövde to Malmö run on average 24 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 195 miles (314 km) distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 195 miles (314 km) |
Average train duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 55m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:18 |
Train companies: SJ, Oresundstag, Snälltåget, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ), VR from Skövde to Malmö trainsSJ, Oresundstag, Snälltåget, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ), VR trains will get you between Skövde and Malmö from $18 (€15). 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 Malmö
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Skövde to Malmö 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 Malmö, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Skövde to Malmö
- 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: 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 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
- 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
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