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, prices and bookable tickets for 02 Nov
Cheapest price on 02 Nov
£10
Average ticket price on 02 Nov
£18
Fastest journey on 02 Nov
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 02 Nov
1 h 16 m
Trains on 02 Nov
25
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 £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.

Fast trains

On Mon 02 Nov, we found 25 trains from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation, including 22 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.

  • VR2012 VR
    0 changes
  • VR2032 VR
    0 changes
  • Västtrafik3532 Västtrafik · 3436 Västtrafik · 7216 Västtrafik
    2 changes
  • SJ168 SJ
    0 changes
  • Västtrafik3528 Västtrafik · 3432 Västtrafik
    1 change

Journey information

Overview: Train from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation

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Trains from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.

There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:15, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 134 km distance in 1h 2m.

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 30m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Trains per day
28
Direct trains
25
Fastest train
1h 2m
First train
3:15
Last train
20:30
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
14 days
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

Frequently asked questions about your Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation.

The cost of a train ticket from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £18.
The train journey from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation covers a distance of 134 km and takes approximately 1h 2m. Trains run 28 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 3:15.
The last train from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation departs at 20:30.
Trains from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation run approximately 28 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Gothenburg Centralstation and Skövde Centralstation. The service operates 25 times per day, provided by SJ, VR, Västtrafik.

Live departures

Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation train times

The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
SJ Snabbtåg426 SJ Snabbtåg8:11 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h21
9:32 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
VR2028 VR8:24 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h19
9:43 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ Regional170 SJ Regional8:29 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h29
9:58 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ Snabbtåg428 SJ Snabbtåg9:11 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h16
10:27 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
Västtrafik3536 Västtrafik · 3440 Västtrafik9:16 Gothenburg Centralstation
2h08
11:24 Skövde Centralstation1 change
Västtrafik3536 Västtrafik+SJ Regional172 SJ Regional9:16 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h40
10:56 Skövde Centralstation1 change
SJ Snabbtåg430 SJ Snabbtåg10:11 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h16
11:27 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
VR2032 VR10:24 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h19
11:43 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ Regional174 SJ Regional10:29 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h27
11:56 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ Snabbtåg432 SJ Snabbtåg11:11 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h16
12:27 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
VR2034 VR11:24 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h16
12:40 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
Västtrafik3446 Västtrafik11:30 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h28
12:58 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ Snabbtåg434 SJ Snabbtåg12:11 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h21
13:32 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
Västtrafik3548 Västtrafik · 3452 Västtrafik12:16 Gothenburg Centralstation
2h07
14:23 Skövde Centralstation1 change
SJ Regional178 SJ Regional12:29 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h27
13:56 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ Snabbtåg436 SJ Snabbtåg13:11 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h16
14:27 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
VR2038 VR13:24 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h16
14:40 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ Regional180 SJ Regional13:29 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h26
14:55 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ Snabbtåg438 SJ Snabbtåg14:11 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h17
15:28 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
Västtrafik3556 Västtrafik · 3458 Västtrafik14:16 Gothenburg Centralstation
2h08
16:24 Skövde Centralstation1 change
SJ Regional182 SJ Regional14:29 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h32
16:01 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ Snabbtåg440 SJ Snabbtåg15:11 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h19
16:30 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
VR2072 VR15:24 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h19
16:43 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ Regional184 SJ Regional15:29 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h29
16:58 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ Snabbtåg442 SJ Snabbtåg16:11 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h21
17:32 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
Västtrafik3466 Västtrafik16:30 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h31
18:01 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ Snabbtåg444 SJ Snabbtåg17:11 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h16
18:27 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
Västtrafik3568 Västtrafik · 3472 Västtrafik17:16 Gothenburg Centralstation
2h16
19:32 Skövde Centralstation1 change
VR2046 VR17:24 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h19
18:43 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ Regional188 SJ Regional17:29 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h27
18:56 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ Snabbtåg446 SJ Snabbtåg18:11 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h16
19:27 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ Regional190 SJ Regional18:29 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h28
19:57 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ Snabbtåg448 SJ Snabbtåg19:11 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h21
20:32 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
VR2070 VR19:24 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h16
20:40 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ Regional192 SJ Regional19:29 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h27
20:56 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ Snabbtåg450 SJ Snabbtåg20:11 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h19
21:30 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
VR2052 VR20:24 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h19
21:43 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
Västtrafik3482 Västtrafik20:30 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h32
22:02 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ Snabbtåg452 SJ Snabbtåg21:11 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h11
22:22 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
Västtrafik3486 Västtrafik21:30 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h30
23:00 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect
Västtrafik3490 Västtrafik22:30 Gothenburg Centralstation
1h29
23:59 Skövde Centralstation0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, VR from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation trainsSJ, Västtrafik, VR trains will get you between Gothenburg Centralstation and Skövde Centralstation from £8. 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 SJ Duration
1h 2m
Cheapest SJ Price
£8
SJ frequency
17 a day
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 Västtrafik Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Västtrafik Price
£11
Västtrafik frequency
8 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 VR Duration
1h 12m
Cheapest VR Price
£9
VR frequency
6 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

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Gothenburg Centralstation and Skövde Centralstation

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation.
Yes, there is a night train from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation.

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
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.
Yes, you can take the train from Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Gothenburg Centralstation and Skövde Centralstation

Most Gothenburg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation trains use the Göteborg Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Gothenburg Centralstation and Skövde Centralstation train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Gothenburg
Arrival train stations in Skövde
Göteborg CentralstationDrottningtorget 5, 411 03 Gothenburg, Sweden+46 841062600WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Göteborg Centralstation from Gothenburg city centre

Bus60, X5 · 2m · £1 · every ~32 min
Tram1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, X · 2m · £1 · every ~83 min

Göteborg Centralstation train station facilities and services

Göteborg Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, 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, Espresso House, Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill, Franks gatukök, Fruit & Berry, Happy M Kitchen, Le Croissant, Lilla London, Metropolitan, Mr. Shou, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are 6 ATM machines located in the station.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30. Information desks are opposite the taxi station. .

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is there are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Centralstation: 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.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Royal, Hotel Pigalle, ProfilHotels | Opera.

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