The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockholm Central Station to Skövde Centralstation
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockholm Central Station to Skövde Centralstation is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm Central Station to Skövde Centralstation will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 35 trains that leave Stockholm Central Station for Skövde Centralstation on Tue, May 26, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 263 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 2 h 3 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.
2047 VR Snabbtåg7:48 PM2h10Stockholm Central Station9:58 PMSkövde Centralstation$261One-way0 transfers
451 X 20009:16 PM2h03Stockholm Central Station11:19 PMSkövde Centralstation$291One-way0 transfers
2019 VR Snabbtåg5:52 AM2h11Stockholm Central Station8:03 AMSkövde Centralstation$291One-way0 transfers
449 X 20008:15 PM2h05Stockholm Central Station10:20 PMSkövde Centralstation$301One-way0 transfers
167 SJ9:14 AM3h32Stockholm Central Station12:46 PMSkövde Centralstation$361One-way0 transfers
443 X 20005:10 PM2h02Stockholm Central Station7:12 PMSkövde Centralstation$1451One-way0 transfers
425 X 20008:17 AM2h03Stockholm Central Station10:20 AMSkövde Centralstation$1451One-way0 transfers
433 X 200012:17 PM2h03Stockholm Central Station2:20 PMSkövde Centralstation$1031One-way0 transfers
451 X 20009:16 PM2h03Stockholm Central Station11:19 PMSkövde Centralstation$291One-way0 transfers
429 X 200010:13 AM2h03Stockholm Central Station12:16 PMSkövde Centralstation$911One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Stockholm Central Station to Skövde Centralstation
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm Central Station to Skövde Centralstation 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 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $47.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 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 Stockholm Central Station to Skövde Centralstation:
A train is $64 (€51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm Central Station to Skövde Centralstation costing on average $94 (€76).
Other travel options to Skövde Centralstation take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 42m.
The journey is about 1h 32m faster (2h 21m by train vs 3h 53m by car) and roughly $42 (€34) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($30 (€24) vs $72 (€58)). 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, 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
Stockholm Central Station to Skövde Centralstation train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm Central Station to Skövde Centralstation trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
451 X 2000 | 9:16 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h03 | 11:19 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 SJ+ 7202 Västtrafik | 11:17 PM Stockholm Central Station | 7h01 | 6:18 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
419 SJ 3000 | 5:08 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h10 | 7:18 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2019 VR Snabbtåg | 5:52 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h11 | 8:03 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
421 X 2000 | 6:04 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h08 | 8:12 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2021 VR Snabbtåg | 6:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h12 | 9:03 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 SJ | 7:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h33 | 10:47 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
423 X 2000 | 7:17 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h03 | 9:20 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 SJ | 8:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h33 | 11:47 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
425 X 2000 | 8:17 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h03 | 10:20 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
427 X 2000 | 9:12 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h08 | 11:20 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
167 SJ | 9:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h32 | 12:46 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2027 VR Snabbtåg | 9:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h09 | 12:00 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
429 X 2000 | 10:13 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h03 | 12:16 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
169 SJ | 10:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h33 | 1:47 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
431 X 2000 | 11:12 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h08 | 1:20 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2031 VR Snabbtåg | 11:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h12 | 2:03 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
433 X 2000 | 12:17 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h03 | 2:20 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
435 X 2000 | 1:13 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h03 | 3:16 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 SJ | 1:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h33 | 4:47 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2035 VR Snabbtåg | 1:58 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h06 | 4:04 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
437 X 2000 | 2:09 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h08 | 4:17 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
177 SJ | 2:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h32 | 5:46 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
439 X 2000 | 3:13 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h07 | 5:20 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
179 SJ | 3:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h33 | 6:47 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2009 VR Snabbtåg | 3:48 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h12 | 6:00 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
441 X 2000 | 4:04 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h12 | 6:16 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2011 VR Snabbtåg | 4:59 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h06 | 7:05 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
443 X 2000 | 5:10 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h02 | 7:12 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 SJ | 5:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h30 | 8:44 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2003 VR Snabbtåg | 5:46 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h14 | 8:00 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
445 X 2000 | 6:13 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h03 | 8:16 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
447 X 2000 | 7:13 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h08 | 9:21 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2047 VR Snabbtåg | 7:48 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h10 | 9:58 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
449 X 2000 | 8:15 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h05 | 10:20 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockholm Central Station to Skövde Centralstation
Trains from Stockholm Central Station to Skövde Centralstation run on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. 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 03:08, the last at 21:17. The fastest train covers the 163 miles (263 km) distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 163 miles (263 km) |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 3:08 AM |
Last train 9:17 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: SJ, VR, Malartag, Tågab, FlixTrain, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Stockholm Central Station to Skövde Centralstation trainsSJ, VR, Malartag, Tågab, FlixTrain, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Stockholm Central Station and Skövde Centralstation 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 Stockholm Central Station to Skövde Centralstation
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm Central Station to Skövde 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 Skövde Centralstation, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stockholm Central Station to Skövde Centralstation
- 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
- 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
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