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Compare train for Skövde to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Skövde to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, while a bus costs an average of $140.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 50m Average total duration 12h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Skövde to Malmö
Compare the available ways to get from Skövde to Malmö, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Skövde to Malmö:
A train is $102 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Skövde to Malmö costing on average $140.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 50m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36. The journey takes 3h 59m versus 3h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Skövde to Malmö
How to get from Skövde to Malmö by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Skövde to Malmö is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7205 Västtrafik+
519 SJ5:51 AM 4h02 Skövde Centralstation 9:53 AM Malmö Centralstation $51 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
7205 Västtrafik+
519 SJ5:51 AM 4h02 Skövde Centralstation 9:53 AM Malmö Centralstation $51 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
7205 Västtrafik+
519 SJ5:51 AM 4h02 Skövde Centralstation 9:53 AM Malmö Centralstation $51 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
519 SJ+
505 Västtrafik · 7205 Västtrafik5:35 AM 4h18 Skövde 9:53 AM Malmö Centralstation $51 1 One-way 2 transfers
2 Västtrafik · 7205 Västtrafik+
519 SJ5:20 AM 4h33 Skövde 9:53 AM Malmö Centralstation $51 1 One-way 2 transfers
155 SJ+
1063 Öresundståg6:52 AM 4h56 Skövde Centralstation 11:48 AM Malmö Centralstation $58 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Skövde to Malmö:
A train is $102 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Skövde to Malmö costing on average $140.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 50m.
- Around 49 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Skövde and Malmö as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Skövde Centralstation and arrive in Malmö Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Skövde, Centralstationen and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You to go to Malmö by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Oresundstag, Snälltåget, Västtrafik, VR, JLT, Skånetrafiken to go to Malmö by train.
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