Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation train with SJ

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation

Showing times and prices for 18 Mar

Cheapest price

£11

Average price

£20

Fastest journey

1 h 10 m

Average duration

1 h 12 m

Trains per day

46

Distance

134 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.

Fast trains

Of the 46 trains that leave Gothenburg Centralstation for Skövde Centralstation every day 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 13 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.

VR2032 VR Snabbtåg
10:321h13
Gothenburg Centralstation
11:45Skövde Centralstation
£111One-way
0 changes
VR2012 VR Snabbtåg
05:321h13
Gothenburg Centralstation
06:45Skövde Centralstation
£111One-way
0 changes
VR2042 VR Snabbtåg
15:321h13
Gothenburg Centralstation
16:45Skövde Centralstation
£111One-way
0 changes
VR2036 VR Snabbtåg
12:321h16
Gothenburg Centralstation
13:48Skövde Centralstation
£111One-way
0 changes
Västtrafik3490 Västtrafik
22:371h29
Gothenburg Centralstation
00:06Skövde Centralstation
£121One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £8.

Distance: 134 km

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Coach

£9

Average Price

Cheapest

£39

Average Price

1h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 43m

Average total duration

2h 13m

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Live departures

Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation train times

The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation trains for today, Tuesday 17 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 00:24
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
vasttrafik3420 Västtrafik03:37 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h30
05:07 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj400 X 200004:11 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h29
05:40 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj420 X 200004:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h10
05:27 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
vrgroup2012 VR Snabbtåg04:32 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h13
05:45 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj164 SJ04:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h32
06:08 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj422 X 200005:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h20
06:37 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
vrgroup2004 VR Snabbtåg05:32 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h16
06:48 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3426 Västtrafik05:37 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h36
07:13 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj424 X 200006:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h19
07:36 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
vrgroup2006 VR Snabbtåg06:32 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h13
07:45 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj168 SJ06:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h32
08:08 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj426 X 200007:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h18
08:35 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj170 SJ07:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h35
09:11 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj428 X 200008:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h15
09:32 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj172 SJ08:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h32
10:08 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj430 X 200009:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h15
10:32 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
vrgroup2032 VR Snabbtåg09:32 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h13
10:45 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj174 SJ09:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h32
11:08 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj432 X 200010:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h15
11:32 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3446 Västtrafik10:37 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h33
12:10 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj434 X 200011:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h20
12:37 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
vrgroup2036 VR Snabbtåg11:32 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h16
12:48 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj178 SJ11:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h32
13:08 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj436 X 200012:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h15
13:32 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj180 SJ12:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h29
14:05 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj438 X 200013:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h15
14:32 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj182 SJ13:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h35
15:11 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj440 X 200014:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h18
15:35 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
vrgroup2042 VR Snabbtåg14:32 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h13
15:45 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj184 SJ14:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h35
16:11 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj442 X 200015:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h20
16:37 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3466 Västtrafik15:33 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h42
17:15 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj186 SJ15:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h32
17:08 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj444 X 200016:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h15
17:32 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
vasttrafik13420 Västtrafik16:28 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h31
17:59 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
vrgroup2046 VR Snabbtåg16:32 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h16
17:48 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3470 Västtrafik16:37 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h38
18:15 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj446 X 200017:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h15
18:32 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3474 Västtrafik17:37 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h30
19:07 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj448 X 200018:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h20
19:37 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
vrgroup2010 VR Snabbtåg18:32 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h13
19:45 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj192 SJ18:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h35
20:11 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj450 SJ 300019:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h18
20:35 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
vasttrafik13482 Västtrafik19:23 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h42
21:05 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
vrgroup2052 VR Snabbtåg19:32 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h16
20:48 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3486 Västtrafik20:37 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h33
22:10 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3490 Västtrafik21:37 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h29
23:06 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation

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Trains from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation run on average 41 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

There are 36 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:29, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 134 km distance in 1h 12m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
134 km
Average train duration
1h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
41
Direct trains
36
Fastest train
1h 12m
First train
04:29
Last train
23:37
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, VR, FlixTrain, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation trainsSJ, Västtrafik, VR, FlixTrain, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Gothenburg Centralstation and Skövde Centralstation from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SJ

About
SJ is a Swedish train company that offers a wide range of services to its passengers. It operates high-speed trains, regional trains, and night trains, all of which are comfortable and reliable. The high-speed trains, X2000, are the fastest way to travel between cities, while the regional trains, Pågatåg, are perfect for shorter trips. The night trains, SJ Nattåg, offer a comfortable way to travel overnight. SJ offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and SJ Prio tickets, which offer discounts for frequent travelers. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a café car. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
£7
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, bistro car with snacks and drinks, at-seat service in 1st class
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for additional fee in 2nd class, included in 1st class ticket
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets free in carrier, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
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Västtrafik

About
Västtrafik is a public transport provider in Sweden, offering a wide range of services to its customers. It operates a network of trains, buses, trams and ferries, with services running from early morning to late at night. The trains come in a variety of types, including regional, express and night trains. Regional trains are the most common, providing frequent stops and connecting smaller towns and cities. Express trains are faster, with fewer stops, while night trains offer overnight journeys. Västtrafik offers a range of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power outlets and a café car. The most popular routes for Västtrafik are between Gothenburg and Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, and Gothenburg and Oslo. These routes offer frequent services and provide a convenient way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 29m
Cheapest Price
£10
Västtrafik frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and beverages available for purchase on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservation available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

VR

About
VR Group is a state-owned railway company in Finland, operating passenger and freight services in Finland and Sweden. They manage approximately 250 long-distance and 800 commuter rail services daily. VR offers various train types, including the high-speed Pendolino (Sm3), InterCity trains with double-deck coaches, and Sm2, Sm4, and Sm5 electric multiple units for commuter services. Ticket options include single, multi, and season tickets, with different travel classes like Eko and Ekstra, and specialized services such as night trains and car-carrier trains.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 12m
Cheapest Price
£8
VR frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, at-seat service in first class, kiosk service available
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional for second class (additional fee), included in first class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket (50% of adult fare), guide dogs free
Quiet zone

FlixTrain

About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

Swedish Railways (SJ)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Price
£32
Swedish Railways (SJ) frequency
14 a day

FAQs: Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation 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 Skövde Centralstation, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £9.
The train journey from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation covers a distance of 134 km and takes approximately 1h 12m. Trains run 41 per day.
The train distance from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation is 134 km.
The first train from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation leaves at 4:29.
The last train from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation departs at 23:37.
Trains from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation run approximately 41 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation.
Yes, there is a direct train between Gothenburg Centralstation and Skövde Centralstation. The service operates 36 times per day, provided by SJ, Västtrafik, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ).
To get from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation.
The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation is by train, costing approximately £7.
Booking trains from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Göteborg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation offers a scenic experience, showcasing Sweden's picturesque countryside, lush forests, and charming villages along the route.
Yes, a day trip from Göteborg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation is feasible, with a travel time of 1h 12m, a distance of 134 km, and 37 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation.

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Important Stations and Airports in Gothenburg Centralstation and Skövde Centralstation

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The major train station for departures in Gothenburg is Göteborg Centralstation. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Göteborg Centralstation for your trip from Gothenburg to Skövde.
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Amenities at train station
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LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
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information
address
Address
Drottningtorget 5, 411 03 Gothenburg, Sweden
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
Lockers
Lockers
  • There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Espresso House
  • Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
  • Franks gatukök
  • Fruit & Berry
  • Happy M Kitchen
  • Le Croissant
  • Lilla London
  • Metropolitan
  • Mr. Shou
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Royal
  • Hotel Pigalle
  • ProfilHotels | Opera
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Opposite the taxi station.
Public transport options for Göteborg Centralstation
  • Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13
  • Bus lines: 60327, 61327, Flygbussarna
  • Train lines: 029, FLX, MTRX, SJ Regionaltåg, SJ SJ3000, SJ X2000, Tågab, Västtågen, Öresundståg

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