The cheapest and fastest trains from Skövde to Stockholm
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€18
Fastest journey
2 h 17 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Skövde to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Skövde to Stockholm will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 5 trains that leave Skövde for Stockholm on Thu, Dec 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 04 the direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 17 m .
On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest trains will take 2 h 25 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Skövde to Stockholm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Skövde to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. 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 €13, and a bus costs an average of €49.
Distance: 264 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€25 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Skövde to Stockholm train times
The table below shows live departures for Skövde to Stockholm trains for today, Wednesday, December 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:15 AM Skövde | 2h16 | 10:31 AM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:24 AM Skövde | 3h20 | 2:44 PM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:16 PM Skövde | 2h17 | 6:33 PM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:58 PM Skövde | 8h55 | 3:53 AM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 PM Skövde | 2h20 | 10:00 PM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Skövde to Stockholm by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Skövde to Stockholm
Trains from Skövde to Stockholm run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 264 km distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 264 km |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: SJ, VR, FlixTrain, Malartag, Tågab, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Skövde to Stockholm trainsSJ, VR, FlixTrain, Malartag, Tågab, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Skövde and Stockholm from €13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Tågab
Swedish Railways (SJ)
FAQs: Trains from Skövde to Stockholm
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Skövde to Stockholm 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 Stockholm, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Skövde Centralstation, which is located around 0.4 miles (698 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Stockholm Central Station, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Skövde to Stockholm
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station.
- Restaurang Sällskapet
- Restaurang Glädje
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- Scandic Billingen
- Clarion Collection Hotel Majoren
- Quality Hotel Prisma
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance trains
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- Luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
- Burger King
- Caffe Ritazza
- Blueberry Tunnelgången
- Espresso House
- Holy Monkey
- Icha Icha
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Sushi Yama
- O'Learys
- & many more
- Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
- Freys Hotel
- Nordic Light Hotel
- Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
- Metro lines: 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19
- Bus lines: 53, 54, 516, 812C, 813C, Flygbussarna
- Tram lines: 7
- Train lines: Dala Line, Northern Main Line, East Coast Line, SJ X2000, 40, 41, 42X, 43, 43X, 44, Arlanda Express, FLX
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Swedenborgsgatan.
- Pelikan
- Kvarnen
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 10
- Hotel Rival
- Clarion Hotel Stockholm
- Hilton Stockholm Slussen
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and commuter destinations
- Metro: Line 13, Line 14
- Bus: Several lines available
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