- Must visit
Vasa Museum
World-famous museum built around the preserved 1628 warship Vasa; unmatched for maritime history, craftsmanship, and storytelling.
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$55
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$72
Fastest journey on Sep 05
2 h 53 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
3 h 3 m
Trains on Sep 05
6
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Skövde to Stockholm-Arlanda 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-Arlanda will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 6 trains from Skövde to Stockholm-Arlanda, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct trains cover the 273 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 53 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest trains will take 3 h 17 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Skövde to Stockholm-Arlanda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $59, while a bus costs an average of $112.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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-Arlanda:
A train is $53 (€43) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Skövde to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average $112 (€90).
Other travel options to Stockholm-Arlanda take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
The journey is about 51m faster (2h 55m by train vs 3h 46m by car) and roughly $12 (€10) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($59 (€47) vs $71 (€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.
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 to Stockholm-Arlanda trains for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
168 SJ+ 613 Västtrafik+ 936 Mälartåg | 8:43 AM Skövde | 4h46 | 1:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
426 SJ+ 2 Västtrafik+ 7830 Arlanda express | 8:49 AM Skövde | 3h34 | 12:23 PM Arlanda Södra station | 2 transfers | |
426 SJ+ 2 Västtrafik+ 932 Mälartåg | 8:49 AM Skövde | 3h40 | 12:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
168 SJ+ 936 Mälartåg | 9:09 AM Skövde Centralstation | 4h20 | 1:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
426 SJ+ 6 Västtrafik+ 932 Mälartåg | 9:09 AM Skövde | 3h20 | 12:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
426 SJ+ 6 Västtrafik+ 7830 Arlanda express | 9:09 AM Skövde | 3h14 | 12:23 PM Arlanda Södra station | 2 transfers | |
2008 VR+ 18 SJ+ 2 Västtrafik | 9:19 AM Skövde | 3h21 | 12:40 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
170 SJ+ 7052 Tågab+ 274 SJ+ 2 Västtrafik | 9:19 AM Skövde | 4h32 | 1:51 PM Arlanda Central station | 3 transfers | |
2008 VR+ 2 Västtrafik+ 7746 Arlanda express | 9:19 AM Skövde | 3h16 | 12:35 PM Arlanda Södra station | 2 transfers | |
170 SJ+ 2 Västtrafik+ 940 Mälartåg | 9:19 AM Skövde | 5h10 | 2:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
2008 VR+ 18 SJ+ 613 Västtrafik | 9:20 AM Skövde | 3h20 | 12:40 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
2008 VR+ 613 Västtrafik+ 7746 Arlanda express | 9:20 AM Skövde | 3h15 | 12:35 PM Arlanda Södra station | 2 transfers | |
426 SJ+ 932 Mälartåg | 9:33 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h56 | 12:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
170 SJ+ 7052 Tågab+ 274 SJ+ 6 Västtrafik | 9:39 AM Skövde | 4h12 | 1:51 PM Arlanda Central station | 3 transfers | |
170 SJ+ 6 Västtrafik+ 940 Mälartåg | 9:39 AM Skövde | 4h50 | 2:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
2008 VR+ 18 SJ | 9:44 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h56 | 12:40 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
428 SJ+ 2 Västtrafik+ 936 Mälartåg | 9:49 AM Skövde | 3h40 | 1:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
428 SJ+ 2 Västtrafik+ 7834 Arlanda express | 9:49 AM Skövde | 3h34 | 1:23 PM Arlanda Södra station | 2 transfers | |
170 SJ+ 7052 Tågab+ 274 SJ | 10:02 AM Skövde Centralstation | 3h49 | 1:51 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
170 SJ+ 940 Mälartåg | 10:02 AM Skövde Centralstation | 4h27 | 2:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
428 SJ+ 6 Västtrafik+ 7834 Arlanda express | 10:09 AM Skövde | 3h14 | 1:23 PM Arlanda Södra station | 2 transfers | |
428 SJ+ 6 Västtrafik+ 936 Mälartåg | 10:09 AM Skövde | 3h20 | 1:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ+ 4132 Mälartåg+ 40 SL | 10:19 AM Skövde | 4h57 | 3:16 PM Arlanda Central station | 3 transfers | |
428 SJ+ 936 Mälartåg | 10:28 AM Skövde Centralstation | 3h01 | 1:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
6 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ+ 4132 Mälartåg+ 40 SL | 10:39 AM Skövde | 4h37 | 3:16 PM Arlanda Central station | 3 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 430 SJ+ 7838 Arlanda express | 10:49 AM Skövde | 3h34 | 2:23 PM Arlanda Södra station | 2 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 430 SJ+ 940 Mälartåg | 10:49 AM Skövde | 3h40 | 2:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
430 SJ+ 6 Västtrafik+ 940 Mälartåg | 11:09 AM Skövde | 3h20 | 2:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
430 SJ+ 6 Västtrafik+ 7838 Arlanda express | 11:09 AM Skövde | 3h14 | 2:23 PM Arlanda Södra station | 2 transfers | |
172 SJ+ 4132 Mälartåg+ 40 SL | 11:10 AM Skövde Centralstation | 4h06 | 3:16 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 174 SJ+ 950 Mälartåg | 11:19 AM Skövde | 5h10 | 4:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
430 SJ+ 940 Mälartåg | 11:28 AM Skövde Centralstation | 3h01 | 2:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
6 Västtrafik+ 174 SJ+ 950 Mälartåg | 11:39 AM Skövde | 4h50 | 4:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 432 SJ+ 946 Mälartåg | 11:49 AM Skövde | 3h40 | 3:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 432 SJ+ 7842 Arlanda express | 11:49 AM Skövde | 3h34 | 3:23 PM Arlanda Södra station | 2 transfers | |
6 Västtrafik+ 432 SJ+ 7842 Arlanda express | 12:09 PM Skövde | 3h14 | 3:23 PM Arlanda Södra station | 2 transfers | |
6 Västtrafik+ 432 SJ+ 946 Mälartåg | 12:09 PM Skövde | 3h20 | 3:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
174 SJ+ 950 Mälartåg | 12:10 PM Skövde Centralstation | 4h19 | 4:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
432 SJ+ 946 Mälartåg | 12:28 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3h01 | 3:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
2 Västtrafik+ 178 SJ+ 138 Mälartåg+ 282 SJ | 1:19 PM Skövde | 4h32 | 5:51 PM Arlanda Central station | 3 transfers | |
178 SJ+ 2 Västtrafik+ 20958 Mälartåg | 1:19 PM Skövde | 5h10 | 6:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
178 SJ+ 138 Mälartåg+ 282 SJ+ 6 Västtrafik | 1:39 PM Skövde | 4h12 | 5:51 PM Arlanda Central station | 3 transfers | |
6 Västtrafik+ 178 SJ+ 20958 Mälartåg | 1:39 PM Skövde | 4h50 | 6:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
2036 VR+ 280 SJ | 1:40 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3h11 | 4:51 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
178 SJ+ 20958 Mälartåg | 2:10 PM Skövde Centralstation | 4h19 | 6:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
178 SJ+ 138 Mälartåg+ 282 SJ | 2:10 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3h41 | 5:51 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 180 SJ+ 7054 Tågab+ 40 SL | 2:34 PM Skövde | 4h42 | 7:16 PM Arlanda Central station | 3 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 182 SJ · 672 SJ · 286 SJ | 3:49 PM Skövde | 4h01 | 7:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Skövde to Stockholm-Arlanda run on average 43 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 169 miles (273 km) distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 169 miles (273 km) |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 43 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
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Discover the best of Stockholm-Arlanda — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stockholm-Arlanda trip today.
World-famous museum built around the preserved 1628 warship Vasa; unmatched for maritime history, craftsmanship, and storytelling.
Open-air museum and zoo presenting Swedish historic buildings, crafts, traditions, and Nordic animals across a scenic Djurgården site.
Major photography museum in Södermalm, known for contemporary exhibitions and strong international programming in a waterfront setting.
Stockholm’s medieval old town offers narrow lanes, colorful facades, churches, and historic squares; essential for first-time visitors.
Leafy island park and museum district with waterfront paths, major attractions, and relaxed walking routes close to the city center.
Lively Södermalm square known for markets, nightlife nearby, and easy access to trendy streets and local city life.
Meatballs served with lingonberries, gravy, and potatoes. A classic Swedish comfort dish closely tied to home cooking and traditional restaurants.
Cured salmon with dill, usually served with mustard sauce. It is a festive Nordic specialty and a staple of Swedish buffets and holiday meals.
Fried herring, often served with mashed potatoes, lingonberries, and pickles. It reflects Sweden’s long Baltic fishing and preservation traditions.
Well-known Swedish café chain for fika, sandwiches, and pastries. A practical stop for cinnamon buns and coffee in a relaxed airport setting.
Established bakery-café brand offering Swedish pastries, bread, and light meals. Good for a quick traditional fika before departure.
Popular airport venue for Swedish classics and beer. Casual setting with familiar local dishes, useful for a traditional meal before or after a flight.
Very high by Nordic standards: hotels, dining, and airport transit cost more than many European hubs, though public transport is efficient.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis may be rounded up; cafes usually do not expect tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Skövde to Stockholm-Arlanda 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-Arlanda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Skövde to Stockholm-Arlanda trains use the Skövde Centralstation to Arlanda Norra station station pair. Use this guide to compare Skövde and Stockholm-Arlanda 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.
Skövde, Arena has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast food outlets available.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Skövde, Arena.
Available at Skövde, Arena: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Skövde, Arena: Ramps and elevators available for full access.
Lerdala Kyrka is 12 km from Skövde city centre. Public transport options include:
Lerdala Kyrka has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lerdala Kyrka. ATMs are available at Lerdala Kyrka.
Ticket office support is available at Lerdala Kyrka.
Available at Lerdala Kyrka: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lerdala Kyrka: Access may be limited for disabled passengers.
Stockholm-Arlanda, Gränsgatan is 1 km from Stockholm-Arlanda city centre. Public transport options include:
Stockholm-Arlanda, Gränsgatan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple restaurants and cafes available
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs available near entrances.
Ticket office support is available at Stockholm-Arlanda, Gränsgatan.
Available at Stockholm-Arlanda, Gränsgatan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm-Arlanda, Gränsgatan: Fully accessible with lifts and ramps.
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