
Eko Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
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
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.
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.
2021 VR
2019 VR
2031 VR
2027 VR
2035 VR
427 SJ
431 SJ
437 SJ
419 SJ
425 SJOmio 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
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price | £25 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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.
Other travel options to Gothenburg Centralstation take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 55m.
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.
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.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3429 Västtrafik · 3529 Västtrafik | 6:29 Skövde Centralstation | 2h15 | 8:44 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
419 SJ | 7:24 Skövde Centralstation | 1h23 | 8:47 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
2019 VR | 8:05 Skövde Centralstation | 1h30 | 9:35 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
421 SJ | 8:18 Skövde Centralstation | 1h29 | 9:47 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3435 Västtrafik · 3537 Västtrafik | 8:25 Skövde Centralstation | 2h19 | 10:44 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
2021 VR | 9:08 Skövde Centralstation | 1h27 | 10:35 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
423 SJ | 9:23 Skövde Centralstation | 1h24 | 10:47 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
425 SJ | 10:23 Skövde Centralstation | 1h24 | 11:47 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
427 SJ | 11:26 Skövde Centralstation | 1h21 | 12:47 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
2027 VR | 12:05 Skövde Centralstation | 1h30 | 13:35 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
429 SJ | 12:22 Skövde Centralstation | 1h25 | 13:47 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3449 Västtrafik · 3553 Västtrafik | 12:29 Skövde Centralstation | 2h15 | 14:44 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
431 SJ | 13:26 Skövde Centralstation | 1h21 | 14:47 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
2031 VR | 14:05 Skövde Centralstation | 1h30 | 15:35 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
433 SJ | 14:23 Skövde Centralstation | 1h24 | 15:47 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
435 SJ | 15:22 Skövde Centralstation | 1h25 | 16:47 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
2035 VR | 16:05 Skövde Centralstation | 1h30 | 17:35 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
437 SJ | 16:26 Skövde Centralstation | 1h21 | 17:47 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3467 Västtrafik · 3569 Västtrafik | 16:30 Skövde Centralstation | 2h14 | 18:44 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
3471 Västtrafik · 3573 Västtrafik | 17:30 Skövde Centralstation | 2h14 | 19:44 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
2009 VR | 18:05 Skövde Centralstation | 1h30 | 19:35 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
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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.
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 |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Best time to book 7 days |
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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.

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.
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 options include: Restaurang Sällskapet, Restaurang Glädje
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Skövde Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Skövde Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Skövde Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Skövde Centralstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Skövde Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Scandic Billingen, Clarion Collection Hotel Majoren, Quality Hotel Prisma.
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 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
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are 6 ATM machines located in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30. Information desks are opposite the taxi station. .
Luggage storage is there are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Royal, Hotel Pigalle, ProfilHotels | Opera.
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