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Compare bus and train 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 $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. 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 $18, and a bus costs an average of $54.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Skövde:
A train is $63 (€52) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm to Skövde costing on average $95 (€78).
Other travel options to Skövde take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Stockholm to Skövde
How to get from Stockholm to Skövde by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm to Skövde is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2027 VR Snabbtåg9:04 AM2h59Stockholm Central Station12:03 PMSkövde Centralstation$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
2027 VR Snabbtåg9:04 AM2h59Stockholm Central Station12:03 PMSkövde Centralstation$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
451 X 20009:22 PM2h03Stockholm Central Station11:25 PMSkövde Centralstation$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
421 SJ 30005:40 AM2h34Stockholm Central Station8:14 AMSkövde Centralstation$381One-way0 transfers
2043 VR Snabbtåg4:48 PM3h15Stockholm Central Station8:03 PMSkövde Centralstation$391One-way0 transfers
2043 VR Snabbtåg+
2 Västtrafik+
5 SL3:44 PM4h52Stockholm, Västerbroplan8:36 PMKäpplunda vårdcentrum$491One-way2 transfers
400 · 9398:10 AM7h52Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)4:02 PMSkövde, Centralstationen$861One-way1 transfer
900 · 850 · 9392:00 PM7h35Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)9:35 PMSkövde, Centralstationen$1171One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Skövde:
A train is $63 (€52) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm to Skövde costing on average $95 (€78).
Other travel options to Skövde take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
- Around 30 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm and Skövde as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stockholm Central Station and arrive in Skövde Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Stockholm, Västerbroplan and arrive in Käpplunda vårdcentrum.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You to go to Skövde by bus.
- Travel with SJ, VR, FlixTrain, Malartag, Tågab to go to Skövde by train.
- 22 direct trains per day with SJ, VR, FlixTrain.
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