The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Skövde
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
1 h 38 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås to Skövde is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås to Skövde will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 14 trains that leave Västerås for Skövde on Sat, Jun 20, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 206 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 38 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 31 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.
183 SJ6:13 PM2h31Västerås Central Station8:44 PMSkövde Centralstation$181One-way0 transfers
435 X 20001:49 PM2h27Västerås Central Station4:16 PMSkövde Centralstation$221One-way0 transfers
443 X 20006:02 PM2h07Västerås Central Station8:09 PMSkövde Centralstation$221One-way0 transfers
425 X 20009:39 AM1h41Västerås Central Station11:20 AMSkövde Centralstation$221One-way0 transfers
173 SJ1:12 PM2h35Västerås Central Station3:47 PMSkövde Centralstation$241One-way0 transfers
431 X 200012:42 PM1h38Västerås Central Station2:20 PMSkövde Centralstation$461One-way0 transfers
425 X 20009:39 AM1h41Västerås Central Station11:20 AMSkövde Centralstation$221One-way0 transfers
443 X 20006:02 PM2h07Västerås Central Station8:09 PMSkövde Centralstation$221One-way0 transfers
435 X 20001:49 PM2h27Västerås Central Station4:16 PMSkövde Centralstation$221One-way0 transfers
183 SJ6:13 PM2h31Västerås Central Station8:44 PMSkövde Centralstation$181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Västerås to Skövde
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Skövde among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. 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 $12, and a bus costs an average of $39.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Västerås to Skövde:
A train is $56 (€46) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Västerås to Skövde costing on average $85 (€70).
Other travel options to Skövde take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
The journey is about 19m faster (2h 22m by train vs 2h 41m by car) and roughly $22 (€18) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($29 (€24) vs $51 (€42)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Västerås to Skövde train times
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Skövde trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12111 Mälartåg+ 425 X 2000+ 21 VL+ 2 Västtrafik | 7:09 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 3h27 | 10:36 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
12111 Mälartåg+ 425 X 2000+ 21 VL+ 2 Västtrafik | 7:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3h25 | 10:36 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
12111 Mälartåg+ 425 X 2000 | 7:33 AM Västerås Central Station | 2h47 | 10:20 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
165 SJ+ 2 Västtrafik+ 21 VL | 8:09 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 3h57 | 12:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
165 SJ+ 2 Västtrafik+ 21 VL | 8:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3h55 | 12:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
163 SJ | 8:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 2h35 | 10:47 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 SJ | 9:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 2h35 | 11:47 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
12119 Mälartåg+ 429 X 2000 | 9:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 2h42 | 12:16 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
167 SJ | 10:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 2h34 | 12:46 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
169 SJ+ 21 VL+ 2 Västtrafik | 10:39 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 3h27 | 2:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
169 SJ+ 2 Västtrafik+ 21 VL | 10:44 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3h22 | 2:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
168 SJ · 435 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik+ 21 VL | 11:09 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 4h27 | 3:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
169 SJ | 11:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 2h35 | 1:47 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 SJ · 435 X 2000+ 2 Västtrafik+ 21 VL | 11:14 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h22 | 3:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
12127 Mälartåg+ 433 X 2000 | 11:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 2h46 | 2:20 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
168 SJ · 435 X 2000 | 11:48 AM Västerås Central Station | 3h28 | 3:16 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
173 SJ+ 21 VL+ 2 Västtrafik | 12:39 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 3h27 | 4:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
173 SJ+ 21 VL+ 2 Västtrafik | 12:44 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3h22 | 4:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
173 SJ | 1:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 2h35 | 3:47 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 SJ+ 2 Västtrafik+ 21 VL | 1:39 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 3h27 | 5:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
175 SJ+ 21 VL+ 2 Västtrafik | 1:44 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3h22 | 5:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
175 SJ | 2:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 2h35 | 4:47 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
177 SJ+ 21 VL+ 2 Västtrafik | 2:39 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 3h27 | 6:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
177 SJ+ 21 VL+ 2 Västtrafik | 2:44 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3h22 | 6:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
177 SJ | 3:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 2h35 | 5:46 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
12143 Mälartåg+ 439 X 2000 | 3:36 PM Västerås Central Station | 2h44 | 6:20 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
179 SJ+ 2 Västtrafik+ 21 VL | 3:39 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 3h27 | 7:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
179 SJ+ 21 VL+ 2 Västtrafik | 3:44 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3h22 | 7:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
179 SJ | 4:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 2h35 | 6:47 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 SJ+ 21 VL+ 2 Västtrafik | 5:39 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 3h27 | 9:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
183 SJ+ 21 VL+ 2 Västtrafik | 5:44 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3h22 | 9:06 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
183 SJ | 6:13 PM Västerås Central Station | 2h31 | 8:44 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Västerås to Skövde
Trains from Västerås to Skövde run on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:18, the last at 23:17. The fastest train covers the 128 miles (206 km) distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 128 miles (206 km) |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 3:18 AM |
Last train 11:17 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SJ, Malartag, Västtrafik from Västerås to Skövde trainsSJ, Malartag, Västtrafik trains will get you between Västerås and Skövde from $12 (€10). 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 Västerås to Skövde
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås 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 Västerås to Skövde
Most Västerås to Skövde trains use the Västerås Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Skövde, Arena. Use this guide to compare Västerås and Skövde train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Västerås station do trains to Skövde leave from?
Getting to Västerås Centralstation from Västerås city centre
Västerås Centralstation train station facilities and services
Västerås 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, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Frank Bistro, Restaurang Varda
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Västerås Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Västerås Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Västerås Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Elite Stadshotellet Västerås, Best Western Hotel Esplanade, Clarion Collection Hotel Etage.
Which Skövde station do trains from Västerås arrive at?
Getting to Skövde Centralstation from Skövde city centre
Skövde Centralstation 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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurang Sällskapet, Restaurang Glädje
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Skövde Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Skövde Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Skövde Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Skövde Centralstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Skövde Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Scandic Billingen, Clarion Collection Hotel Majoren, Quality Hotel Prisma.
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