The average train between Linköping and Skövde takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Linköping to Skövde. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Linköping and Skövde. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linköping is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Skövde at 10:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Linköping to Skövde. However, there are services departing from Linköping station and arriving at Skövde station via Katrineholm Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Linköping to Skövde train services, operated by Mälartåg, depart from Linköping Centralstation.
Linköping to Skövde train services, operated by Mälartåg, arrive at Skövde Centralstation.
Book your Linköping to Skövde train tickets online with Mälartåg and Swedish Railways (SJ).
The distance between Linköping and Skövde is 103.5 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Linköping Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation via Katrineholm Centralstation in around 2h 34m.