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The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Skövde
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
206 km
Cheap tickets
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 $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Västerås for Skövde on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 206 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 3 h 48 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.
06:12AM2h21
Västerås08:33AMSkövde
$181One-way
0 transfers
03:22PM3h40
Västerås07:02PMSkövde
$261One-way
0 transfers
06:22AM3h36
Västerås09:58AMSkövde
$301One-way
0 transfers
04:12PM2h50
Västerås07:02PMSkövde
$391One-way
0 transfers
04:34AM3h48
Västerås08:22AMSkövde
$481One-way
0 transfers
06:12AM2h21
Västerås08:33AMSkövde
$181One-way
0 transfers
04:12PM2h50
Västerås07:02PMSkövde
$391One-way
0 transfers
06:22AM3h36
Västerås09:58AMSkövde
$301One-way
0 transfers
03:22PM3h40
Västerås07:02PMSkövde
$261One-way
0 transfers
04:34AM3h48
Västerås08:22AMSkövde
$481One-way
0 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 €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. 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 €7, and a bus costs an average of €74.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€21 Average price Cheapest | €86 Average price |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Västerås to Skövde train times
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Skövde trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 4:26 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 21 VL+159 SJ+2 Västtrafik | 4:39 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 3h58 | 8:37 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 21 VL+159 SJ+2 Västtrafik | 4:41 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3h56 | 8:37 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 159 SJ | 5:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 2h50 | 8:02 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 21 VL+161 SJ+3441 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 5:37 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h00 | 9:37 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
| 21 VL+161 SJ+3441 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 5:39 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 3h58 | 9:37 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
| 161 SJ+3441 Västtrafik | 6:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 2h46 | 8:58 AM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 21 VL+163 SJ+2 Västtrafik | 6:36 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h01 | 10:37 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 21 VL+163 SJ+2 Västtrafik | 6:38 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 3h59 | 10:37 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 163 SJ | 7:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 2h50 | 10:02 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 21 VL+165 SJ+2 Västtrafik | 7:37 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h00 | 11:37 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 21 VL+165 SJ+2 Västtrafik | 7:38 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 3h59 | 11:37 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 165 SJ | 8:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 2h46 | 10:58 AM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 21 VL+167 SJ+2 Västtrafik | 8:39 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 3h58 | 12:37 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 21 VL+167 SJ+2 Västtrafik | 8:44 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3h53 | 12:37 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 167 SJ | 9:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 2h50 | 12:02 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 21 VL+169 SJ+2 Västtrafik | 9:39 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 3h43 | 1:22 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 21 VL+169 SJ+2 Västtrafik | 9:44 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3h38 | 1:22 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 169 SJ | 10:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 2h46 | 12:58 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 21 VL+171 SJ+3461 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 10:39 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 3h43 | 2:22 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
| 21 VL+171 SJ+3461 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 10:44 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3h38 | 2:22 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
| 171 SJ+3461 Västtrafik | 11:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 2h46 | 1:58 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
 2131 Mälartåg+437 X 2000 | 11:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 3h36 | 3:10 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 21 VL+175 SJ+2 Västtrafik | 12:39 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 3h58 | 4:37 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 21 VL+175 SJ+2 Västtrafik | 12:44 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3h53 | 4:37 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 175 SJ | 1:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 2h50 | 4:02 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 21 VL+177 SJ+2 Västtrafik | 1:32 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 4h04 | 5:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 21 VL+177 SJ+2 Västtrafik | 1:47 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3h49 | 5:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 177 SJ | 2:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 2h34 | 4:46 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 21 VL+179 SJ+2 Västtrafik | 2:32 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 4h04 | 6:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 21 VL+179 SJ+2 Västtrafik | 2:47 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3h49 | 6:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 2 transfers | |
| 21 VL+2147 Mälartåg+445 X 2000+2 Västtrafik | 2:47 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 4h49 | 7:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
| 21 VL+2147 Mälartåg+445 X 2000+2 Västtrafik | 3:02 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 4h34 | 7:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
| 21 VL+2147 Mälartåg+445 X 2000+2 Västtrafik | 3:02 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h34 | 7:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
| 179 SJ | 3:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 2h50 | 6:02 PM Skövde Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2147 Mälartåg+445 X 2000 | 3:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 3h36 | 7:10 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 21 VL+182 SJ · 449 X 2000+2 Västtrafik | 5:09 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 4h27 | 9:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
| 21 VL+182 SJ · 449 X 2000+2 Västtrafik | 5:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h19 | 9:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
| 182 SJ · 449 X 2000 | 5:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 3h27 | 9:15 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 21 VL+184 SJ · 451 X 2000+2 Västtrafik | 6:13 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 4h23 | 10:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
| 21 VL+184 SJ · 451 X 2000+2 Västtrafik | 6:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h19 | 10:36 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3 transfers | |
| 184 SJ · 451 X 2000 | 6:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 3h25 | 10:13 PM Skövde Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 21 VL+188 SJ · 1 SJ+7202 Västtrafik | 8:13 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 9h09 | 5:22 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4 transfers | |
| 21 VL+188 SJ · 1 SJ+7202 Västtrafik | 8:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 9h05 | 5:22 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4 transfers | |
| 188 SJ · 1 SJ+7202 Västtrafik | 8:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 8h01 | 4:49 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Västerås to Skövde
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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 128 miles (206 km) |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 03:18 |
Last train 23:57 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Västerås to Skövde start from as low as $9 (€7) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $25 (€21) depending on the train type and class.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: SJ, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Västerås to Skövde trainsSJ, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Västerås and Skövde from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SJ
About
SJ is a Swedish train company that offers a wide range of services to its passengers. It operates high-speed trains, regional trains, and night trains, all of which are comfortable and reliable. The high-speed trains, X2000, are the fastest way to travel between cities, while the regional trains, Pågatåg, are perfect for shorter trips. The night trains, SJ Nattåg, offer a comfortable way to travel overnight. SJ offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and SJ Prio tickets, which offer discounts for frequent travelers. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a café car. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 8m
Cheapest Price
$9 (€7)
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, bistro car with snacks and drinks, at-seat service in 1st class
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for additional fee in 2nd class, included in 1st class ticket
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets free in carrier, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Malartag
About
Mälartåg is a Swedish train company from the Mälardalen region operating in the Stockholm, Sörmland, Uppsala, Västmanland, Örebro and Östergötland. Mälartåg's train fleet consists of double-deckers and smaller regional trains with a maximum speed of 200 km/h.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10h 45m
Cheapest Price
$80 (€65)
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 piece of larger luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by ÖBB
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and drinks, bistro service with snacks and beverages, at-seat service in First Class
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Second Class: Optional reservation for €3
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and boarding assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs need ticket (50% of regular fare). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Swedish Railways (SJ)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 11m
Cheapest Price
$44 (€36)
Swedish Railways (SJ) frequency
10 a day
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.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Skövde, allowing time to visit local attractions such as the Skövde Culture Centre, Boulognerskogen park, and Sankta Helena Church, along with enjoying nearby nature areas like Billingen.
A day trip from Västerås to Skövde is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 8m. However, there are 16 train trips available per day for this 128 miles (206 km) journey.
Train ticket prices from Västerås to Skövde can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $9 (€7), while the average price is around $25 (€21).
There is no high speed train available from Västerås to Skövde.
The train journey from Västerås to Skövde offers scenic views of Sweden's countryside, featuring lush forests, rolling hills, and charming small towns, making it a pleasant ride for travelers.
The cheapest way to get from Västerås to Skövde is by train, with a cost of around $9 (€7).
The distance by train from Västerås to Skövde is 128 miles (206 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Västerås to Skövde.
The train from Västerås to Skövde takes 2h 8m and runs 16 per day.
Yes, there is a direct train from Västerås to Skövde. This service operates 7 times per day, provided by Swedish Railways (SJ).
The first train from Västerås to Skövde leaves at 3:18 AM.
The train station in Västerås that goes to Skövde is Västerås Central Station, which connects to Skövde Centralstation.
The last train from Västerås to Skövde leaves at 11:57 PM.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Västerås to Skövde.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Västerås to Skövde
Västerås
Skövde
The major train station for departures in Västerås is Västerås Centralstation. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Västerås Centralstation for your trip from Västerås to Skövde.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
5Wifi
- Free
Parking
- Parking available 24/7 with access from Södra Ringvägen
Dining
- Frank Bistro
- Restaurang Varda
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- 5 SEK
Hotel
- Elite Stadshotellet Västerås
- Best Western Hotel Esplanade
- Clarion Collection Hotel Etage
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Stockholm and other destinations
- Hall 2: waiting area and lockers
Public transit options for Västerås Centralstation
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Mälarbanan railway
Västerås, Gesällgatan
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Västerås, Centrum Stora Gatan
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Västerås, Hälla
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The major train station for arrivals in Skövde is Skövde Centralstation. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Skövde Centralstation for your journey to Skövde from Västerås.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
3Wifi
- Free
Parking
- Parking is available near the station.
Dining
- Restaurang Sällskapet
- Restaurang Glädje
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Hotel
- Scandic Billingen
- Clarion Collection Hotel Majoren
- Quality Hotel Prisma
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and long-distance trains
Public transit options for Skövde Centralstation
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance trains
Skövde, Arena
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Skövde, Ryd Centrum
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Skövde, Sjukhuset
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