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Compare train and bus for Gothenburg to Skövde
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Skövde among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Gothenburg to Skövde:
A train is $59 (€49) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Skövde costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Skövde take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Gothenburg to Skövde
How to get from Gothenburg to Skövde by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Skövde is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2042 VR Snabbtåg3:32 PM1h13Gothenburg Centralstation4:45 PMSkövde Centralstation$141One-way0 transfers
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2042 VR Snabbtåg3:32 PM1h13Gothenburg Centralstation4:45 PMSkövde Centralstation$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2042 VR Snabbtåg3:32 PM1h13Gothenburg Centralstation4:45 PMSkövde Centralstation$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
2046 VR Snabbtåg5:32 PM1h16Gothenburg Centralstation6:48 PMSkövde Centralstation$141One-way0 transfers
2050 VR Snabbtåg7:32 PM1h16Gothenburg Centralstation8:48 PMSkövde Centralstation$151One-way0 transfers
3482 Västtrafik8:37 PM1h32Gothenburg Centralstation10:09 PMSkövde Centralstation$151One-way0 transfers
17318 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik5:20 AM3h03Gothenburg Centralstation8:23 AMSkövde Centralstation$151One-way1 transfer
17318 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik5:20 AM3h16Gothenburg Centralstation8:36 AMKäpplunda vårdcentrum$151One-way2 transfers
500 · 93911:45 AM4h17Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen4:02 PMSkövde, Centralstationen$681One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Skövde:
A train is $59 (€49) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Skövde costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Skövde take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 2m.
- Around 82 trains per day.
- Around 48 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Skövde as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Skövde Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Lilla Bommen and arrive in Käpplunda vårdcentrum.
- Travel with SJ, Västtrafik, VR, FlixTrain, VR Snabbtåg to go to Skövde by train.
- 32 direct trains per day with SJ, Västtrafik, VR, FlixTrain, VR Snabbtåg.
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