The cheapest and fastest trains from Skövde to Stockholm
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
59
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Skövde to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Skövde to Stockholm will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 59 trains that leave Skövde for Stockholm on Mon, May 11, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 11 the direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
On Mon, May 11 the slowest trains will take 2 h 6 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.
180 SJ3:06 PM3h38Skövde Centralstation6:44 PMStockholm Central Station$241One-way0 transfers
2010 VR Snabbtåg8:45 PM2h12Skövde Centralstation10:57 PMStockholm Central Station$261One-way0 transfers
2052 VR Snabbtåg9:48 PM2h12Skövde Centralstation12:00 AMStockholm Central Station$281One-way0 transfers
2046 VR Snabbtåg6:48 PM2h14Skövde Centralstation9:02 PMStockholm Central Station$281One-way0 transfers
450 SJ 30009:36 PM2h13Skövde Centralstation11:49 PMStockholm Central Station$291One-way0 transfers
434 X 20001:38 PM2h06Skövde Centralstation3:44 PMStockholm Central Station$431One-way0 transfers
426 X 20009:36 AM2h06Skövde Centralstation11:42 AMStockholm Central Station$861One-way0 transfers
444 X 20006:33 PM2h06Skövde Centralstation8:39 PMStockholm Central Station$431One-way0 transfers
424 X 20008:37 AM2h06Skövde Centralstation10:43 AMStockholm Central Station$761One-way0 transfers
442 X 20005:38 PM2h06Skövde Centralstation7:44 PMStockholm Central Station$671One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Skövde to Stockholm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Skövde to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $62.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Skövde to Stockholm:
A train is $48 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Skövde to Stockholm costing on average $79 (€63).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
The journey is about 1h 27m faster (2h 27m by train vs 3h 54m by car) and roughly $41 (€33) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($31 (€24) vs $72 (€57)). 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, FlixTrain, VR Snabbtåg.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Skövde to Stockholm train times
The table below shows live departures for Skövde to Stockholm trains for today, Sunday, May 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 Västtrafik+ 424 X 2000+ 5 SL | 7:51 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h28 | 11:19 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
424 X 2000 | 8:37 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h06 | 10:43 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 Västtrafik+ 426 X 2000+ 5 SL | 8:51 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h28 | 12:19 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
168 SJ | 9:09 AM Skövde Centralstation | 3h35 | 12:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 Västtrafik+ 2028 VR Snabbtåg+ 5 SL | 9:21 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h13 | 12:34 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
426 X 2000 | 9:36 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h06 | 11:42 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2028 VR Snabbtåg | 9:48 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h10 | 11:58 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 Västtrafik+ 428 X 2000+ 5 SL | 9:51 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h29 | 1:20 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
170 SJ | 10:12 AM Skövde Centralstation | 3h32 | 1:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
428 X 2000 | 10:33 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h10 | 12:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 Västtrafik+ 430 X 2000+ 5 SL | 10:50 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h29 | 2:19 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
172 SJ | 11:09 AM Skövde Centralstation | 3h35 | 2:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 Västtrafik+ 2032 VR Snabbtåg+ 5 SL | 11:20 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h14 | 2:34 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
430 X 2000 | 11:33 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h06 | 1:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2032 VR Snabbtåg | 11:45 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h14 | 1:59 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 Västtrafik+ 432 X 2000+ 5 SL | 11:50 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h29 | 3:19 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 2034 VR Snabbtåg+ 5 SL | 12:20 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h14 | 3:34 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
432 X 2000 | 12:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h10 | 2:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2034 VR Snabbtåg | 12:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h10 | 2:58 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
434 X 2000 | 1:38 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h06 | 3:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 Västtrafik+ 436 X 2000+ 5 SL | 1:50 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h29 | 5:19 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 2038 VR Snabbtåg+ 5 SL | 2:20 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h15 | 5:35 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
436 X 2000 | 2:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h10 | 4:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2038 VR Snabbtåg | 2:45 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h17 | 5:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
438 X 2000 | 3:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h07 | 5:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 Västtrafik+ 2042 VR Snabbtåg+ 5 SL | 4:20 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h13 | 7:33 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
440 X 2000 | 4:36 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h10 | 6:46 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2042 VR Snabbtåg | 4:45 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h17 | 7:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 Västtrafik+ 442 X 2000+ 5 SL | 4:50 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h28 | 8:18 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
442 X 2000 | 5:38 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h06 | 7:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 Västtrafik+ 2046 VR Snabbtåg+ 5 SL | 6:21 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h20 | 9:41 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
2046 VR Snabbtåg | 6:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h14 | 9:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
446 X 2000 | 7:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h10 | 9:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 Västtrafik+ 448 X 2000+ 5 SL | 7:51 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h35 | 11:26 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
190 SJ | 8:12 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3h32 | 11:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 Västtrafik+ 2050 VR Snabbtåg+ 5 SL | 8:21 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h15 | 11:36 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
448 X 2000 | 8:38 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h09 | 10:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2050 VR Snabbtåg | 8:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h09 | 10:57 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 Västtrafik+ 2072 VR Snabbtåg+ 5 SL | 9:21 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h14 | 12:35 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
450 SJ 3000 | 9:36 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h13 | 11:49 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2072 VR Snabbtåg | 9:45 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h12 | 11:57 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
452 X 2000 | 10:26 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h10 | 12:36 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 11 | |||||
2 Västtrafik+ 420 X 2000+ 5 SL | 5:51 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h15 | 9:06 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Skövde to Stockholm
Trains from Skövde to Stockholm run on average 31 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 164 miles (264 km) distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SJ, VR, Malartag, FlixTrain, Tågab, VR Snabbtåg from Skövde to Stockholm trainsSJ, VR, Malartag, FlixTrain, Tågab, VR Snabbtåg trains will get you between Skövde and Stockholm from $19 (€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 Stockholm
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Skövde to Stockholm 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 Stockholm, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Skövde to Stockholm
- 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: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- Luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
- Burger King
- Caffe Ritazza
- Blueberry Tunnelgången
- Espresso House
- Holy Monkey
- Icha Icha
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Sushi Yama
- O'Learys
- & many more
- Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
- Freys Hotel
- Nordic Light Hotel
- Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
- Metro lines: 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19
- Bus lines: 53, 54, 516, 812C, 813C, Flygbussarna
- Tram lines: 7
- Train lines: Dala Line, Northern Main Line, East Coast Line, SJ X2000, 40, 41, 42X, 43, 43X, 44, Arlanda Express, FLX
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