Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation train with SJ

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 17 Sept

Cheapest price on 17 Sept

£9

Average ticket price on 17 Sept

£16

Fastest journey on 17 Sept

1 h 21 m

Average journey duration on 17 Sept

1 h 22 m

Trains on 17 Sept

21

Distance

134 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.

Fast trains

On Thu 17 Sept, we found 21 trains from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation, including 16 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 24 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.

  • VR2021 VR
    9:081h27
    Skövde Centralstation
    10:35Gothenburg Centralstation
    £91One-way
    0 changes
  • VR2019 VR
    8:051h30
    Skövde Centralstation
    9:35Gothenburg Centralstation
    £91One-way
    0 changes
  • VR2031 VR
    14:051h30
    Skövde Centralstation
    15:35Gothenburg Centralstation
    £91One-way
    0 changes
  • VR2027 VR
    12:051h30
    Skövde Centralstation
    13:35Gothenburg Centralstation
    £91One-way
    0 changes
  • VR2035 VR
    16:051h30
    Skövde Centralstation
    17:35Gothenburg Centralstation
    £91One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, while a coach costs an average of £14.

Distance: 134 km

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Driving

£10

Average Price

Cheapest

£14

Average Price

£25

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 45m

Average total duration

2h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 53m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation is a train with an average price of £10.

This is compared to other travel options from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation:

A train is £51 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation costing on average £61.

The fastest way to travel from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Gothenburg Centralstation take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Skövde Centralstation and Gothenburg Centralstation including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 28m faster (1h 25m by train vs 1h 53m by car) and roughly £14 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£10 vs £25). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with SJ, Västtrafik, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ).

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation train times

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

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Västtrafik3429 Västtrafik · 3529 Västtrafik6:29 Skövde Centralstation
2h15
8:44 Gothenburg Centralstation1 change
SJ419 SJ7:24 Skövde Centralstation
1h23
8:47 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
VR2019 VR8:05 Skövde Centralstation
1h30
9:35 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ421 SJ8:18 Skövde Centralstation
1h29
9:47 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
Västtrafik3435 Västtrafik · 3537 Västtrafik8:25 Skövde Centralstation
2h19
10:44 Gothenburg Centralstation1 change
VR2021 VR9:08 Skövde Centralstation
1h27
10:35 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ423 SJ9:23 Skövde Centralstation
1h24
10:47 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ425 SJ10:23 Skövde Centralstation
1h24
11:47 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ427 SJ11:26 Skövde Centralstation
1h21
12:47 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
VR2027 VR12:05 Skövde Centralstation
1h30
13:35 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ429 SJ12:22 Skövde Centralstation
1h25
13:47 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
Västtrafik3449 Västtrafik · 3553 Västtrafik12:29 Skövde Centralstation
2h15
14:44 Gothenburg Centralstation1 change
SJ431 SJ13:26 Skövde Centralstation
1h21
14:47 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
VR2031 VR14:05 Skövde Centralstation
1h30
15:35 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ433 SJ14:23 Skövde Centralstation
1h24
15:47 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ435 SJ15:22 Skövde Centralstation
1h25
16:47 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
VR2035 VR16:05 Skövde Centralstation
1h30
17:35 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
SJ437 SJ16:26 Skövde Centralstation
1h21
17:47 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
Västtrafik3467 Västtrafik · 3569 Västtrafik16:30 Skövde Centralstation
2h14
18:44 Gothenburg Centralstation1 change
Västtrafik3471 Västtrafik · 3573 Västtrafik17:30 Skövde Centralstation
2h14
19:44 Gothenburg Centralstation1 change
VR2009 VR18:05 Skövde Centralstation
1h30
19:35 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation trains with Omio?

SJ as well as Västtrafik, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) and more offer trains services from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation.
Omio is the only official third party seller for SJ tickets.

Why book with Omio vs SJ?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for SJ, but also compare tickets for the likes of Västtrafik, VR or Swedish Railways (SJ) to find the best option for your trip from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare SJ with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation

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Trains from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation run on average 43 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.

There are 36 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:41, the last at 20:48. The fastest train covers the 134 km distance in 1h 23m.

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 £3
Distance
134 km
Average train duration
1h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
43
Direct trains
36
Fastest train
1h 23m
First train
2:41
Last train
20:48
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
7 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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3

Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation trainsSJ, Västtrafik, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Skövde Centralstation and Gothenburg 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 SJ Duration
1h 38m
Cheapest SJ 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

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 36m
Cheapest Västtrafik Price
£11
Västtrafik frequency
5 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 23m
Cheapest VR Price
£3
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

What's included in each class

Compare VR classes and the amenities included in each one.

Eko Class
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Power plugs
Ekstra Calm
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Power plugs
  • Wide seats
  • Extra legroom
  • Quiet zone
  • Snacks to buy
Ekstra Relaxed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Power plugs
  • Wide seats
  • Extra legroom
  • Meals to buy

Swedish Railways (SJ)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Swedish Railways (SJ) Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Swedish Railways (SJ) Price
£31
Swedish Railways (SJ) frequency
15 a day

FAQs: Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation train

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £10.
The train journey from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation covers a distance of 134 km and takes approximately 1h 23m. Trains run 43 per day.
The train distance from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation is 134 km.
The first train from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation leaves at 2:41.
The last train from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation departs at 20:48.
Trains from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation run approximately 43 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation.
Yes, there is a direct train between Skövde Centralstation and Gothenburg Centralstation. The service operates 36 times per day, provided by SJ, Västtrafik, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ).
To get from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation.
The cheapest way to get from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation is by train, costing approximately £7.
Booking trains from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg 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 Skövde Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstation offers scenic views, especially as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of Västra Götaland, featuring lush forests and charming Swedish countryside.
Yes, a day trip from Skövde Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstation is feasible. The journey takes 1h 23m, covering a distance of 134 km. There are 39 trains per day for this route.
Yes, you can take the train from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation.

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Important Stations and Airports in Skövde Centralstation and Gothenburg Centralstation

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

Departure train stations in Skövde
Arrival train stations in Gothenburg
Skövde Centralstation541 30 Skövde, SwedenWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Skövde Centralstation from Skövde city centre

Bus2, 4, 6, 200, 500, 505, 501, 600, 610, 613 · 1m · £0.90 · every ~30 min

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.

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