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The cheapest and fastest trains from Skara to Gothenburg
Showing times and prices for 27 Mar
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
115 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Skara to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Skara to Gothenburg will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Fast trains
To travel from Skara to Gothenburg you need to make at least one change.
600 Västtrafik · 3481 Västtrafik18:542h29
Skara station21:23Gothenburg Centralstation
£111One-way
1 change
103 Västtrafik · 13384 Västtrafik · 13305 Västtrafik09:452h25
Skara station12:10Gothenburg Centralstation
£111One-way
2 changes
203 Västtrafik · 3445 Västtrafik09:102h18
Skara station11:28Gothenburg Centralstation
£111One-way
1 change
103 Västtrafik · 3824 Västtrafik · 13277 Västtrafik05:502h25
Skara station08:15Gothenburg Centralstation
£111One-way
2 changes
103 Västtrafik · 3824 Västtrafik · 13277 Västtrafik05:502h18
Skara station08:08Gamlestaden station
£111One-way
2 changes
203 Västtrafik+
443 X 200018:402h02
Skara station20:42Gothenburg Centralstation
£241One-way
1 change
203 Västtrafik · 3461 Västtrafik14:102h13
Skara station16:23Gothenburg Centralstation
£111One-way
1 change
203 Västtrafik · 3441 Västtrafik09:102h13
Skara station11:23Gothenburg Centralstation
£111One-way
1 change
203 Västtrafik · 3427 Västtrafik05:292h13
Skara station07:42Gothenburg Centralstation
£111One-way
1 change
203 Västtrafik · 3465 Västtrafik15:102h13
Skara station17:23Gothenburg Centralstation
£111One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Skara to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Skara to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 115 km
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£12 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Skara to Gothenburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Skara to Gothenburg trains for tomorrow, Thursday 26 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 14:58
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203 Västtrafik · 3427 Västtrafik | 04:29 Skara station | 2h13 | 06:42 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 103 Västtrafik · 3824 Västtrafik · 13277 Västtrafik | 04:50 Skara station | 2h25 | 07:15 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 changes | |
| 103 Västtrafik · 3824 Västtrafik · 13277 Västtrafik | 04:50 Skara station | 2h18 | 07:08 Gamlestaden station | 2 changes | |
| 203 Västtrafik+155 SJ | 05:06 Skara station | 2h17 | 07:23 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 600 Västtrafik+419 SJ 3000 | 05:24 Skara station | 2h18 | 07:42 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 203 Västtrafik+157 SJ | 06:06 Skara station | 2h17 | 08:23 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
600 Västtrafik+ 2019 VR Snabbtåg | 06:09 Skara station | 2h19 | 08:28 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 200 Västtrafik+421 X 2000 | 06:14 Skara station | 2h28 | 08:42 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 203 Västtrafik+159 SJ | 07:10 Skara station | 2h13 | 09:23 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 600 Västtrafik+423 X 2000 | 07:24 Skara station | 2h18 | 09:42 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 203 Västtrafik · 3445 Västtrafik | 08:10 Skara station | 2h18 | 10:28 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 203 Västtrafik · 3441 Västtrafik | 08:10 Skara station | 2h13 | 10:23 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 600 Västtrafik+425 X 2000 | 08:24 Skara station | 2h18 | 10:42 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 103 Västtrafik · 13384 Västtrafik · 13305 Västtrafik | 08:45 Skara station | 2h25 | 11:10 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 changes | |
| 103 Västtrafik · 13384 Västtrafik · 13305 Västtrafik | 08:45 Skara station | 2h20 | 11:05 Gamlestaden station | 2 changes | |
| 203 Västtrafik+163 SJ | 09:10 Skara station | 2h13 | 11:23 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 600 Västtrafik+427 X 2000 | 09:24 Skara station | 2h18 | 11:42 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 203 Västtrafik+165 SJ | 10:10 Skara station | 2h13 | 12:23 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 600 Västtrafik+429 X 2000 | 10:24 Skara station | 2h18 | 12:42 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 203 Västtrafik+167 SJ | 11:10 Skara station | 2h13 | 13:23 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 600 Västtrafik+431 X 2000 | 11:24 Skara station | 2h18 | 13:42 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 203 Västtrafik+169 SJ | 12:10 Skara station | 2h13 | 14:23 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 600 Västtrafik+433 X 2000 | 12:24 Skara station | 2h18 | 14:42 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 203 Västtrafik · 3461 Västtrafik | 13:10 Skara station | 2h13 | 15:23 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 600 Västtrafik+435 X 2000 | 13:24 Skara station | 2h18 | 15:42 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 203 Västtrafik · 3465 Västtrafik | 14:10 Skara station | 2h13 | 16:23 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 600 Västtrafik+437 X 2000 | 14:24 Skara station | 2h18 | 16:42 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Skara to Gothenburg
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Trains from Skara to Gothenburg run on average 55 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 115 km distance in 1h 56m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10
Distance 115 km |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 55 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:52 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10
Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, FlixTrain from Skara to Gothenburg trainsSJ, Västtrafik, FlixTrain trains will get you between Skara and Gothenburg from £10. 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
3h 12m
Cheapest Price
£19
SJ frequency
25 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
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 56m
Cheapest Price
£10
Västtrafik frequency
31 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
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
FAQs: Skara to Gothenburg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Skara to Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Skara to Gothenburg can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £11, while the average price tends to be around £12.
The train journey from Skara to Gothenburg covers a distance of 115 km and takes approximately 1h 56m. Trains run 55 per day.
The train distance from Skara to Gothenburg is 115 km.
The first train from Skara to Gothenburg leaves at 0:03.
The last train from Skara to Gothenburg departs at 23:52.
Trains from Skara to Gothenburg run approximately 55 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Skara to Gothenburg.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Skara to Gothenburg.
To get from Skara to Gothenburg, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Skara to Gothenburg.
The train station in Skara that goes to Gothenburg is Skara station, and it arrives at Gothenburg Centralstation.
The cheapest way to get from Skara to Gothenburg is by coach, costing approximately £10.
Booking trains from Skara to Gothenburg in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Skara to Gothenburg offers scenic views of the Swedish countryside, featuring rolling hills, lush forests, and picturesque farmland, providing a pleasant travel experience.
A day trip from Skara to Gothenburg is not feasible as the journey duration is 1h 56m. However, trains operate 54 times per day. The distance is 115 km.
In Gothenburg, you can explore the stunning Gothenburg Archipelago, visit the unique Fish Market (Feskekôrka), and take a scenic boat tour along the Göta Canal. Enjoy a relaxing day at Saltholmen, or discover the Botanical Garden. Don't miss popular sights like Liseberg Amusement Park, Universeum, and the Gothenburg Museum of Art. Stroll through the charming Haga district or unwind in Slottsskogen Park.
For a well-rounded experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Gothenburg is ideal, allowing time to explore its cultural attractions, vibrant dining scene, and picturesque archipelago.
Yes, you can take the train from Skara to Gothenburg.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Skara and Gothenburg
Skara
Gothenburg
The major train station for departures in Skara is Skara. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Skara for your trip from Skara to Gothenburg.
Skara
Amenities at train station
Accessibilityinformation
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
Skara, Katedralskolan
information
The major train station for arrivals in Gothenburg is Göteborg Centralstation. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Göteborg Centralstation for your journey to Gothenburg from Skara.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
Wifi
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
Lockers
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
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
- 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 Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
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
Göteborg Grönsakstorget
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Göteborg Domkyrkan
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