The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockholm to Skövde
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$123
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockholm to Skövde is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm to Skövde will cost around $123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 30 trains that leave Stockholm for Skövde on Sun, May 31, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 264 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 3 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 2 h 4 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.
453 X 200010:17 PM2h03Stockholm Central Station12:20 AMSkövde Centralstation$511One-way0 transfers
2023 VR Snabbtåg7:50 AM2h13Stockholm Central Station10:03 AMSkövde Centralstation$551One-way0 transfers
5 SL+
2023 VR Snabbtåg+
2 Västtrafik6:57 AM3h39Stockholm, Västerbroplan10:36 AMKäpplunda vårdcentrum$651One-way2 transfers
165 SJ8:14 AM3h37Stockholm Central Station11:51 AMSkövde Centralstation$671One-way0 transfers
139 Mälartåg+
179 SJ3:59 PM2h48Stockholm Central Station6:47 PMSkövde Centralstation$751One-way1 transfer
451 X 20009:16 PM2h03Stockholm Central Station11:19 PMSkövde Centralstation$861One-way0 transfers
453 X 200010:17 PM2h03Stockholm Central Station12:20 AMSkövde Centralstation$511One-way0 transfers
435 X 20001:11 PM2h03Stockholm Central Station3:14 PMSkövde Centralstation$1571One-way0 transfers
425 X 20008:17 AM2h03Stockholm Central Station10:20 AMSkövde Centralstation$1031One-way0 transfers
443 X 20005:06 PM2h04Stockholm Central Station7:10 PMSkövde Centralstation$1571One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Stockholm to Skövde
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Skövde 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 24m. 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 $54.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m 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 Stockholm to Skövde:
A train is $64 (€52) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm to Skövde costing on average $97 (€78).
Other travel options to Skövde take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
The journey is about 1h 28m faster (2h 24m by train vs 3h 52m by car) and roughly $39 (€31) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($32 (€26) 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.
Direct services run with SJ, VR, FlixTrain.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Stockholm to Skövde train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm to Skövde trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
435 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 12:42 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h24 | 4:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
2035 VR Snabbtåg+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 1:05 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h31 | 4:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
175 SJ | 1:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h35 | 4:49 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
435 X 2000 | 1:21 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h05 | 3:26 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
437 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 1:35 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h31 | 5:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
2035 VR Snabbtåg | 1:48 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h14 | 4:02 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
177 SJ | 2:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h34 | 5:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
437 X 2000 | 2:16 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h09 | 4:25 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2039 VR Snabbtåg+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 3:05 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h31 | 6:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
179 SJ | 3:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h35 | 6:49 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
441 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 3:28 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h38 | 7:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
2039 VR Snabbtåg | 3:48 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h12 | 6:00 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
441 X 2000 | 4:15 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h08 | 6:23 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2043 VR Snabbtåg+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 5:05 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h31 | 8:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
183 SJ | 5:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h37 | 8:51 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
445 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 5:34 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h32 | 9:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
2043 VR Snabbtåg | 5:46 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h14 | 8:00 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
545 X 2000+ 7264 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik+ 5 SL | 5:47 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 5h49 | 11:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
445 X 2000 | 6:16 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h03 | 8:19 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
545 X 2000+ 7264 Västtrafik | 6:23 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h42 | 11:05 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
5 SL+ 2023 VR Snabbtåg+ 2 Västtrafik | 6:57 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h39 | 10:36 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
5 SL+ 425 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik | 7:27 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h39 | 11:06 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
2023 VR Snabbtåg | 7:50 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h13 | 10:03 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 SJ | 8:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h37 | 11:51 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
425 X 2000 | 8:17 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h03 | 10:20 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 SL+ 427 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik | 8:28 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h38 | 12:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
5 SL+ 2027 VR Snabbtåg+ 2 Västtrafik | 8:57 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h39 | 12:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
427 X 2000 | 9:15 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h12 | 11:27 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 SL+ 431 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik | 9:42 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h24 | 1:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
2027 VR Snabbtåg | 9:50 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h10 | 12:00 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
431 X 2000 | 10:19 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h17 | 12:36 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 | 11:54 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h18 | 2:12 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockholm to Skövde
Trains from Stockholm to Skövde run on average 30 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 164 miles (264 km) distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Stockholm to Skövde
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm to Skövde 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stockholm to Skövde
- 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
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Swedenborgsgatan.
- Pelikan
- Kvarnen
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 10
- Hotel Rival
- Clarion Hotel Stockholm
- Hilton Stockholm Slussen
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and commuter destinations
- Metro: Line 13, Line 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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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