The cheapest and fastest trains from Skövde to Malmö
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
4 h 8 m
Average duration
4 h 9 m
Trains per day
60
Distance
314 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Skövde to Malmö is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Skövde to Malmö will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
To travel from Skövde to Malmö you need to make at least one change.
3469 Västtrafik+
555 X 2000
2 Västtrafik · 3469 Västtrafik+
555 X 2000+
5 Skånetrafiken
3439 Västtrafik+
513 X 2000
2 Västtrafik · 3439 Västtrafik+
513 X 2000+
5 Skånetrafiken
437 X 2000+
3943 Snälltåget
167 SJ · 489 SJ 3000
159 SJ · 485 SJ 3000
163 SJ · 487 SJ 3000
3429 Västtrafik+
483 SJ 3000
3461 Västtrafik+
491 SJ 3000Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Skövde to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Skövde to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, and a coach costs an average of £42.
Distance: 314 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£39 Average Price Cheapest | £113 Average Price |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Skövde to Malmö train times
The table below shows live departures for Skövde to Malmö trains for today, Friday 16 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 Västtrafik · 7249 Västtrafik+ 541 X 2000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 15:34 Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4h56 | 20:30 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 changes | |
7249 Västtrafik+ 345 SJ | 15:57 Skövde Centralstation | 5h45 | 21:42 Malmö Centralstation | 1 change | |
7249 Västtrafik+ 547 X 2000 | 15:57 Skövde Centralstation | 6h56 | 22:53 Malmö Centralstation | 1 change | |
7249 Västtrafik+ 541 X 2000 | 15:57 Skövde Centralstation | 3h56 | 19:53 Malmö Centralstation | 1 change | |
7249 Västtrafik+ 3943 Snälltåget | 15:57 Skövde Centralstation | 4h33 | 20:30 Malmö Centralstation | 1 change | |
2 Västtrafik · 7253 Västtrafik+ 543 X 2000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 16:34 Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4h56 | 21:30 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 changes | |
7253 Västtrafik+ 543 X 2000 | 16:58 Skövde Centralstation | 3h55 | 20:53 Malmö Centralstation | 1 change | |
7253 Västtrafik+ 345 SJ | 16:58 Skövde Centralstation | 4h44 | 21:42 Malmö Centralstation | 1 change | |
7253 Västtrafik+ 547 X 2000 | 16:58 Skövde Centralstation | 5h55 | 22:53 Malmö Centralstation | 1 change | |
7253 Västtrafik+ 545 X 2000 | 16:58 Skövde Centralstation | 4h55 | 21:53 Malmö Centralstation | 1 change | |
2 Västtrafik · 7257 Västtrafik+ 545 X 2000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 17:19 Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 5h06 | 22:25 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 changes | |
7257 Västtrafik+ 545 X 2000 | 17:58 Skövde Centralstation | 3h55 | 21:53 Malmö Centralstation | 1 change | |
7257 Västtrafik+ 547 X 2000 | 17:58 Skövde Centralstation | 4h55 | 22:53 Malmö Centralstation | 1 change | |
2 Västtrafik · 7261 Västtrafik+ 547 X 2000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 18:19 Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 5h06 | 23:25 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 changes | |
7261 Västtrafik+ 547 X 2000 | 18:56 Skövde Centralstation | 3h57 | 22:53 Malmö Centralstation | 1 change | |
2 Västtrafik · 3425 Västtrafik+ 1055 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 01:01 Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 9h16 | 10:17 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 changes | |
3425 Västtrafik+ 1055 Öresundstågen | 04:47 Skövde Centralstation | 5h01 | 09:48 Malmö Centralstation | 1 change | |
2 Västtrafik · 3429 Västtrafik+ 483 SJ 3000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 05:21 Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 5h06 | 10:27 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 changes | |
3429 Västtrafik+ 483 SJ 3000 | 05:47 Skövde Centralstation | 4h09 | 09:56 Malmö Centralstation | 1 change | |
7209 Västtrafik+ 7637 Krösatåg+ 1111 Öresundstågen | 05:56 Skövde Centralstation | 10h52 | 16:48 Malmö Centralstation | 2 changes | |
7209 Västtrafik+ 17609 Krösatåg+ 6803 Öresundstågen · 1093 Öresundstågen | 05:56 Skövde Centralstation | 8h37 | 14:33 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
7209 Västtrafik+ 521 X 2000 · 60521 SJ · 523 X 2000 | 05:56 Skövde Centralstation | 4h57 | 10:53 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
7209 Västtrafik+ 525 X 2000 · 60525 SJ · 527 X 2000 | 05:56 Skövde Centralstation | 6h57 | 12:53 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
2 Västtrafik+ 157 SJ+ 1071 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 06:21 Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 5h56 | 12:17 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 changes | |
157 SJ+ 1071 Öresundstågen | 06:48 Skövde Centralstation | 5h00 | 11:48 Malmö Centralstation | 1 change | |
7213 Västtrafik+ 17609 Krösatåg+ 6803 Öresundstågen · 1093 Öresundstågen | 06:56 Skövde Centralstation | 7h37 | 14:33 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
7213 Västtrafik+ 525 X 2000 · 60525 SJ · 527 X 2000 | 06:56 Skövde Centralstation | 5h57 | 12:53 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
7213 Västtrafik+ 7637 Krösatåg+ 1111 Öresundstågen | 06:56 Skövde Centralstation | 9h52 | 16:48 Malmö Centralstation | 2 changes | |
159 SJ · 485 SJ 3000 | 07:48 Skövde Centralstation | 4h08 | 11:56 Malmö Centralstation | 1 change | |
2 Västtrafik · 3439 Västtrafik+ 513 X 2000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 07:51 Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 5h36 | 13:27 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 changes | |
7217 Västtrafik+ 7637 Krösatåg+ 1111 Öresundstågen | 07:57 Skövde Centralstation | 8h51 | 16:48 Malmö Centralstation | 2 changes | |
7217 Västtrafik+ 525 X 2000 · 60525 SJ · 527 X 2000 | 07:57 Skövde Centralstation | 4h56 | 12:53 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
7217 Västtrafik+ 17609 Krösatåg+ 6803 Öresundstågen · 1093 Öresundstågen | 07:57 Skövde Centralstation | 6h36 | 14:33 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
7217 Västtrafik+ 529 X 2000 · 60529 SJ · 531 X 2000 | 07:57 Skövde Centralstation | 6h56 | 14:53 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
3439 Västtrafik+ 513 X 2000 | 08:15 Skövde Centralstation | 4h42 | 12:57 Malmö Centralstation | 1 change | |
2 Västtrafik · 3441 Västtrafik+ 1087 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 08:21 Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 5h56 | 14:17 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 changes | |
7223 Västtrafik+ 7637 Krösatåg+ 1111 Öresundstågen | 08:56 Skövde Centralstation | 7h52 | 16:48 Malmö Centralstation | 2 changes | |
7223 Västtrafik+ 529 X 2000 · 60529 SJ · 531 X 2000 | 08:56 Skövde Centralstation | 5h57 | 14:53 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
7223 Västtrafik+ 533 X 2000 · 60533 SJ · 535 X 2000 | 08:56 Skövde Centralstation | 7h57 | 16:53 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
2 Västtrafik+ 163 SJ · 487 SJ 3000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 09:20 Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 5h07 | 14:27 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 changes | |
163 SJ · 487 SJ 3000 | 09:48 Skövde Centralstation | 4h09 | 13:57 Malmö Centralstation | 1 change | |
7225 Västtrafik+ 529 X 2000 · 60529 SJ · 531 X 2000 | 09:57 Skövde Centralstation | 4h56 | 14:53 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
7225 Västtrafik+ 537 X 2000 · 60537 SJ · 539 X 2000 | 09:57 Skövde Centralstation | 8h56 | 18:53 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
7225 Västtrafik+ 7637 Krösatåg+ 1111 Öresundstågen | 09:57 Skövde Centralstation | 6h51 | 16:48 Malmö Centralstation | 2 changes | |
7225 Västtrafik+ 533 X 2000 · 60533 SJ · 535 X 2000 | 09:57 Skövde Centralstation | 6h56 | 16:53 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
7229 Västtrafik+ 17619 Krösatåg+ 6803 Öresundstågen · 1141 Öresundstågen | 10:56 Skövde Centralstation | 9h37 | 20:33 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
7229 Västtrafik+ 537 X 2000 · 60537 SJ · 539 X 2000 | 10:56 Skövde Centralstation | 7h57 | 18:53 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
7229 Västtrafik+ 533 X 2000 · 60533 SJ · 535 X 2000 | 10:56 Skövde Centralstation | 5h57 | 16:53 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
2 Västtrafik+ 167 SJ · 489 SJ 3000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 11:20 Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 5h07 | 16:27 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 changes | |
167 SJ · 489 SJ 3000 | 11:48 Skövde Centralstation | 4h08 | 15:56 Malmö Centralstation | 1 change | |
7233 Västtrafik+ 17619 Krösatåg+ 6803 Öresundstågen · 1141 Öresundstågen | 11:57 Skövde Centralstation | 8h36 | 20:33 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
7233 Västtrafik+ 17621 Krösatåg+ 6803 Öresundstågen · 1157 Öresundstågen | 11:57 Skövde Centralstation | 10h36 | 22:33 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
7233 Västtrafik+ 537 X 2000 · 60537 SJ · 539 X 2000 | 11:57 Skövde Centralstation | 6h56 | 18:53 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
7233 Västtrafik+ 533 X 2000 · 60533 SJ · 535 X 2000 | 11:57 Skövde Centralstation | 4h56 | 16:53 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
7237 Västtrafik+ 17619 Krösatåg+ 6803 Öresundstågen · 1141 Öresundstågen | 12:56 Skövde Centralstation | 7h37 | 20:33 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
7237 Västtrafik+ 17621 Krösatåg+ 6803 Öresundstågen · 1157 Öresundstågen | 12:56 Skövde Centralstation | 9h37 | 22:33 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
7237 Västtrafik+ 537 X 2000 · 60537 SJ · 539 X 2000 | 12:56 Skövde Centralstation | 5h57 | 18:53 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
2 Västtrafik · 3461 Västtrafik+ 491 SJ 3000+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 13:20 Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 5h07 | 18:27 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 changes | |
3461 Västtrafik+ 491 SJ 3000 | 13:48 Skövde Centralstation | 4h10 | 17:58 Malmö Centralstation | 1 change | |
7241 Västtrafik+ 17621 Krösatåg+ 6803 Öresundstågen · 1157 Öresundstågen | 13:56 Skövde Centralstation | 8h37 | 22:33 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
7241 Västtrafik+ 537 X 2000 · 60537 SJ · 539 X 2000 | 13:56 Skövde Centralstation | 4h57 | 18:53 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
7241 Västtrafik+ 17619 Krösatåg+ 6803 Öresundstågen · 1141 Öresundstågen | 13:56 Skövde Centralstation | 6h37 | 20:33 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
2 Västtrafik+ 173 SJ+ 1135 Öresundstågen+ 5 Skånetrafiken | 14:20 Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 5h55 | 20:15 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 3 changes | |
2 Västtrafik+ 437 X 2000+ 13835 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik | 14:50 Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 6h10 | 21:00 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5 changes | |
7245 Västtrafik+ 17621 Krösatåg+ 6803 Öresundstågen · 1157 Öresundstågen | 14:54 Skövde Centralstation | 7h39 | 22:33 Malmö Centralstation | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Skövde to Malmö
Trains from Skövde to Malmö run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 314 km distance in 3h 57m.
Distance 314 km |
Average train duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 57m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:41 |
Train companies: SJ, Oresundstag, Snälltåget, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ), VR from Skövde to Malmö trainsSJ, Oresundstag, Snälltåget, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ), VR trains will get you between Skövde and Malmö from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SJ
Oresundstag
Snälltåget
Västtrafik
VR
Swedish Railways (SJ)
FAQs: Skövde to Malmö train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Skövde to Malmö 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 Malmö, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Skövde and Malmö
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station.
- Restaurang Sällskapet
- Restaurang Glädje
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- Scandic Billingen
- Clarion Collection Hotel Majoren
- Quality Hotel Prisma
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance trains
- Mon - Fri: 09:15 - 17:15
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code. Max storage time 7 days.
- Bistro Royal
- Burger King
- Chao Oriental Express
- Espresso House
- O'Leary's
- Sliders & Shakes
- Woso Sushi
- Subway
- Sofra
- Spazio
- & many more
- Accessible entrances to the station are via the so-called Glashallen on the north side. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee.
- Hotel Duxiana Malmo
- Moment Hotels
- Mayfair Hotel Tunneln
- Mon - Fri: 09:15 - 17:15
- Bus lines: 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 31, 32, 35
- Train lines: City Tunnel, Øresund Line, Southern Main Line, West Coast Line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the nearby streets.
- Restaurant Atmosfär
- Kin Long Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- SEK 10
- Scandic Triangeln
- Elite Plaza Hotel Malmö
- Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Öresundståg
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via Hyllie Boulevard.
- Restaurant Nilsson's
- Skybar & Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 5
- Best Western Malmo Arena Hotel
- Quality Hotel View
- Malmö Arena Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Malmö Central and Copenhagen
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Train: Öresundståg
- Bus: Several lines available
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