The cheapest and fastest trains from Skövde to Stockholm
Cheapest price on Aug 31
€24
Average ticket price on Aug 31
€50
Fastest journey on Aug 31
2 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Aug 31
2 h 7 m
Trains on Aug 31
50
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 €50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
On Mon, Aug 31, we found 50 trains from Skövde to Stockholm, including 17 direct services.
On Mon, Aug 31 the direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
On Mon, Aug 31 the slowest trains will take 2 h 10 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.
432 SJ12:28 PM2h12Skövde Centralstation2:40 PMStockholm Central Station€241One-way0 transfers
505 Västtrafik+
448 SJ8:16 PM2h23Skövde10:39 PMStockholm Central Station€281One-way1 transfer
182 SJ4:13 PM3h31Skövde Centralstation7:44 PMStockholm Central Station€281One-way0 transfers
6 Västtrafik+
446 SJ7:09 PM2h34Skövde9:43 PMStockholm Central Station€301One-way1 transfer
174 SJ12:10 PM3h34Skövde Centralstation3:44 PMStockholm Central Station€301One-way0 transfers
434 SJ1:33 PM2h06Skövde Centralstation3:39 PMStockholm Central Station€341One-way0 transfers
426 SJ9:33 AM2h06Skövde Centralstation11:39 AMStockholm Central Station€1141One-way0 transfers
442 SJ5:33 PM2h06Skövde Centralstation7:39 PMStockholm Central Station€521One-way0 transfers
424 SJ8:31 AM2h07Skövde Centralstation10:38 AMStockholm Central Station€951One-way0 transfers
440 SJ4:31 PM2h10Skövde Centralstation6:41 PMStockholm Central Station€521One-way0 transfers
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 an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €28, while a bus costs an average of €63.
Distance: 264 km
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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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 tomorrow, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3426 Västtrafik+ 166 SJ | 8:03 AM Skövde Centralstation | 3h41 | 11:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
501 Västtrafik+ 424 SJ | 8:12 AM Skövde | 2h26 | 10:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
424 SJ | 8:31 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h07 | 10:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2006 VR | 8:41 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h15 | 10:56 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
613 Västtrafik+ 168 SJ | 8:43 AM Skövde | 4h01 | 12:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
168 SJ | 9:09 AM Skövde Centralstation | 3h35 | 12:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6 Västtrafik+ 426 SJ | 9:09 AM Skövde | 2h30 | 11:39 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
426 SJ | 9:33 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h06 | 11:39 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6 Västtrafik+ 170 SJ | 9:39 AM Skövde | 4h05 | 1:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
6 Västtrafik+ 428 SJ | 10:09 AM Skövde | 2h31 | 12:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
6 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ | 10:39 AM Skövde | 4h05 | 2:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
4132 Mälartåg+ 6 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ | 10:39 AM Skövde | 3h29 | 2:08 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
6 Västtrafik+ 430 SJ | 11:09 AM Skövde | 2h27 | 1:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
6 Västtrafik+ 174 SJ | 11:39 AM Skövde | 4h05 | 3:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
6 Västtrafik+ 432 SJ | 12:09 PM Skövde | 2h31 | 2:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
174 SJ | 12:10 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3h34 | 3:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
432 SJ | 12:28 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h12 | 2:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6 Västtrafik+ 434 SJ | 1:09 PM Skövde | 2h30 | 3:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
434 SJ | 1:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h06 | 3:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
138 Mälartåg+ 6 Västtrafik+ 178 SJ | 1:39 PM Skövde | 3h23 | 5:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2036 VR | 1:40 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h22 | 4:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6 Västtrafik+ 436 SJ | 2:09 PM Skövde | 2h31 | 4:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
178 SJ | 2:10 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3h34 | 5:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
138 Mälartåg+ 178 SJ | 2:10 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h52 | 5:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
436 SJ | 2:28 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h12 | 4:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Mälartåg+ 501 Västtrafik+ 180 SJ | 2:42 PM Skövde | 3h20 | 6:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
180 SJ | 3:09 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3h35 | 6:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Mälartåg+ 180 SJ | 3:09 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h53 | 6:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
501 Västtrafik+ 438 SJ | 3:12 PM Skövde | 2h28 | 5:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
438 SJ | 3:29 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h11 | 5:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6 Västtrafik+ 182 SJ | 3:54 PM Skövde | 3h50 | 7:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
6 Västtrafik+ 182 SJ · 672 SJ | 3:54 PM Skövde | 3h16 | 7:10 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
501 Västtrafik+ 440 SJ | 4:12 PM Skövde | 2h29 | 6:41 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
182 SJ | 4:13 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3h31 | 7:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
182 SJ · 672 SJ | 4:13 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h57 | 7:10 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
6 Västtrafik+ 2042 VR | 4:24 PM Skövde | 2h33 | 6:57 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
440 SJ | 4:31 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h10 | 6:41 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
501 Västtrafik+ 184 SJ | 4:42 PM Skövde | 4h02 | 8:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
144 Mälartåg+ 184 SJ+ 501 Västtrafik | 4:42 PM Skövde | 3h26 | 8:08 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2042 VR | 4:43 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h14 | 6:57 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 SJ | 5:02 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3h42 | 8:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
144 Mälartåg+ 184 SJ | 5:02 PM Skövde Centralstation | 3h06 | 8:08 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
501 Västtrafik+ 442 SJ | 5:12 PM Skövde | 2h27 | 7:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
442 SJ | 5:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h06 | 7:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
501 Västtrafik+ 186 SJ | 5:42 PM Skövde | 4h02 | 9:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
6 Västtrafik+ 444 SJ | 6:09 PM Skövde | 2h30 | 8:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
505 Västtrafik+ 2046 VR | 6:18 PM Skövde | 2h44 | 9:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
6 Västtrafik+ 446 SJ | 7:09 PM Skövde | 2h34 | 9:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
613 Västtrafik · 7261 Västtrafik+ 2 SJ | 7:21 PM Skövde | 10h39 | 6:00 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
505 Västtrafik+ 448 SJ | 8:16 PM Skövde | 2h23 | 10:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Skövde to Stockholm
Trains from Skövde to Stockholm run on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 27 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 6m.
Distance 264 km |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 27 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SJ, VR, Malartag, Tågab, FlixTrain, VR Snabbtåg from Skövde to Stockholm trainsSJ, VR, Malartag, Tågab, FlixTrain, VR Snabbtåg 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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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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Skövde to Stockholm
Most Skövde to Stockholm trains use the Skövde Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Stockholm, Londonviadukten. Use this guide to compare Skövde and Stockholm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Skövde station do trains to Stockholm leave from?
Getting to Skövde Centralstation from Skövde city centre
Skövde Centralstation train station facilities and services
Skövde Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurang Sällskapet, Restaurang Glädje
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Skövde Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Skövde Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Skövde Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Skövde Centralstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Skövde Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Scandic Billingen, Clarion Collection Hotel Majoren, Quality Hotel Prisma.
Getting to Skövde, Arena from Skövde city centre
Skövde, Arena train station facilities and services
Skövde, Arena has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast food outlets available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Skövde, Arena.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Skövde, Arena: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Skövde, Arena: Ramps and elevators available for full access.
Getting to Skövde, Sjukhuset from Skövde city centre
Skövde, Sjukhuset is 4 km from Skövde city centre. Public transport options include:
Skövde, Sjukhuset train station facilities and services
Skövde, Sjukhuset has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi available at the station. ATMs are aTMs available inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Skövde, Sjukhuset.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Skövde, Sjukhuset: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Skövde, Sjukhuset: Station equipped with accessible facilities.
Which Stockholm station do trains from Skövde arrive at?
Getting to Stockholm Centralstation from Stockholm city centre
Stockholm Centralstation train station facilities and services
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Freys Hotel, Nordic Light Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel.
Getting to Stockholm, Londonviadukten from Stockholm city centre
Stockholm, Londonviadukten is 2 km from Stockholm city centre. Public transport options include:
Stockholm, Londonviadukten train station facilities and services
Stockholm, Londonviadukten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Multiple food outlets inside the station.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available at the station. ATMs are aTMs are available near the ticket offices.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stockholm, Londonviadukten.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stockholm, Londonviadukten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Londonviadukten: Wheelchair accessible with elevators.
Getting to Stockholm, Kungsträdgården from Stockholm city centre
Stockholm, Kungsträdgården train station facilities and services
Stockholm, Kungsträdgården has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several cafes and kiosks inside the station.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are located near the ticket office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stockholm, Kungsträdgården.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stockholm, Kungsträdgården: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Kungsträdgården: Station equipped with elevators and ramps.
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