The average train between Skövde and Linköping takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Skövde to Linköping. 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 Skövde and Linköping. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skövde is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Linköping at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Skövde to Linköping. However, there are services departing from Skövde station and arriving at Linköping station via Katrineholm Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Skövde to Linköping train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Skövde Centralstation.
Skövde to Linköping train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Linköping Centralstation.
Book your Skövde to Linköping train tickets online with Swedish Railways (SJ) and Mälartåg.
The distance between Skövde and Linköping is 103.5 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Skövde Centralstation to Linköping Centralstation via Katrineholm Centralstation in around 2h 59m.