The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockholm to Skövde
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
49
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 $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 49 trains that leave Stockholm for Skövde on Thu, Jan 15, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 15 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 Thu, Jan 15 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.
165 SJ
2031 VR Snabbtåg
2047 VR Snabbtåg
2021 VR Snabbtåg
2027 VR Snabbtåg
451 X 2000
429 X 2000
425 X 2000
423 X 2000
435 X 2000Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 €11, and a bus costs an average of €59.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stockholm to Skövde train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm to Skövde trains for today, Wednesday, January 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2009 VR Snabbtåg | 2:48 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h12 | 5:00 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
441 X 2000 | 3:04 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h12 | 5:16 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 SL+ 443 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik | 3:30 PM Stockholm | 3h06 | 6:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
443 X 2000 | 4:10 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h02 | 6:12 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 SJ | 4:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h31 | 7:45 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 SL+ 445 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik | 4:36 PM Stockholm | 3h30 | 8:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
2003 VR Snabbtåg | 4:46 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h14 | 7:00 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
445 X 2000 | 5:13 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h03 | 7:16 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 SL+ 447 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik | 5:35 PM Stockholm | 3h31 | 9:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
447 X 2000 | 6:13 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h08 | 8:21 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 SL+ 449 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik | 6:35 PM Stockholm | 3h31 | 10:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
2047 VR Snabbtåg | 6:48 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h10 | 8:58 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
449 X 2000 | 7:15 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h05 | 9:20 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 SL+ 451 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik | 7:35 PM Stockholm | 3h46 | 11:21 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
451 X 2000 | 8:16 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h03 | 10:19 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 SL+ 1 SJ+ 7202 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 9:35 PM Stockholm | 8h17 | 5:52 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
1 SJ+ 7202 Västtrafik | 10:17 PM Stockholm Central Station | 7h01 | 5:18 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
5 SL · 595 SL+ 419 SJ 3000+ 2 Västtrafik | 11:50 PM Stockholm | 7h02 | 6:52 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
5 SL · 791 SL+ 419 SJ 3000+ 2 Västtrafik | 11:57 PM Stockholm | 6h55 | 6:52 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
5 SL · 491 SL+ 419 SJ 3000+ 2 Västtrafik | 11:57 PM Stockholm | 6h55 | 6:52 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
419 SJ 3000 | 4:08 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h10 | 6:18 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2019 VR Snabbtåg | 4:52 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h11 | 7:03 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
421 X 2000 | 5:04 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h08 | 7:12 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 SL+ 423 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik | 5:33 AM Stockholm | 3h34 | 9:07 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
2021 VR Snabbtåg | 5:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h12 | 8:03 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 SJ | 6:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h33 | 9:47 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
423 X 2000 | 6:17 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h03 | 8:20 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 SL+ 425 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik | 6:38 AM Stockholm | 3h29 | 10:07 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
165 SJ | 7:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h33 | 10:47 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
425 X 2000 | 7:17 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h03 | 9:20 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 SL+ 427 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik | 7:35 AM Stockholm | 3h32 | 11:07 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
427 X 2000 | 8:12 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h08 | 10:20 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
167 SJ | 8:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h32 | 11:46 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 SL+ 429 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik | 8:38 AM Stockholm | 3h29 | 12:07 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
2027 VR Snabbtåg | 8:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h09 | 11:00 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
429 X 2000 | 9:13 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h03 | 11:16 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
169 SJ | 9:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h33 | 12:47 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 SL+ 431 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik | 9:36 AM Stockholm | 3h31 | 1:07 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
431 X 2000 | 10:12 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h08 | 12:20 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 SL+ 433 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik | 10:36 AM Stockholm | 3h16 | 1:52 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
2031 VR Snabbtåg | 10:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h12 | 1:03 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
433 X 2000 | 11:17 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h03 | 1:20 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 SL+ 435 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik | 11:36 AM Stockholm | 3h16 | 2:52 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
435 X 2000 | 12:13 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h03 | 2:16 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 SJ | 12:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h33 | 3:47 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 SL+ 437 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik | 12:36 PM Stockholm | 3h16 | 3:52 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
2035 VR Snabbtåg | 12:58 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h06 | 3:04 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
437 X 2000 | 1:09 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h08 | 3:17 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 SL+ 439 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik | 1:38 PM Stockholm | 3h28 | 5:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
439 X 2000 | 2:13 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h07 | 4:20 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 SL+ 441 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik | 2:30 PM Stockholm | 3h36 | 6:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
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Why should you book Stockholm to Skövde trains with Omio?
SJ as well as VR, FlixTrain and Malartag offer trains services from Stockholm to Skövde. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Stockholm to Skövde.
Why book with Omio vs SJ?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for SJ, but also compare tickets for the likes of VR, FlixTrain and Malartag to find the best option for your trip from Stockholm to Skövde.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare SJ with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Stockholm to Skövde.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While SJ tickets can be bought on SJ's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of VR, FlixTrain and Malartag to help you choose the right option for your journey from Stockholm to Skövde.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Stockholm to Skövde.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockholm to Skövde
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Stockholm to Skövde start from as low as $14 (€11) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $32 (€25) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 24 daily trains from Stockholm to Skövde with 20 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 2h 7m but the average duration is 2h 22m
Train Operators
- Travel from Stockholm to Skövde with SJ, VR, FlixTrain, Malartag, and Tågab
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is SJ.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Stockholm Central Station and arrive in Skövde Centralstation
- First train typically departs at 12:04 AM and the last at 11:55 PM
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: SJ, VR, FlixTrain, Malartag, Tågab, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Stockholm to Skövde trainsSJ, VR, FlixTrain, Malartag, Tågab, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Stockholm and Skövde from $14 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Tågab
Swedish Railways (SJ)
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
- 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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