There are 5 ways to get from Linköping to Skövde by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Katrineholm Centralstationtrain 2160 / ...
- Take the train from Katrineholm Centralstation to Skövde Centralstationtrain 431 / ...
2h 34mkr 368–547Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Linköping fjärrbussterminal to Jönköping Resecentrumbus 400 / ...
- Take the train from Jönköping Centralstation to Skövde Centralstationtrain 7248 / ...
3h 25mkr 231–761Drive 175 km
- Drive from Linköping to Skövdecar 175 km
2h 29mkr 328–474Train via Nässjö
- Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Nässjö Centralstationtrain 545 / ...
- Take the train from Nässjö Centralstation to Skövde Centralstationtrain 7236 / ...
3h 19mkr 284–522Bus
- Take the bus from Linköping fjärrbussterminal to Jönköping Resecentrumbus 400 / ...
- Take the bus from Jönköping Bus Station to Skövde Central Bus Stationbus Nässjö Central Station - Karlstad Centralstation
4hkr 311–1,131
Linköping to Skövde by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Linköping to Skövde is to train via Nässjö which costs 280 kr - 550 kr and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Linköping to Skövde is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs 320 kr - 480 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Linköping to Skövde station. However, there are services departing from Linköping fjärrbussterminal and arriving at Skövde Central Bus Station via Jönköping Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Linköping station to Skövde station. However, there are services departing from Linköping Centralstation and arriving at Skövde Centralstation via Katrineholm Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Linköping and Skövde is 271 km. The road distance is 175 km.
The best way to get from Linköping to Skövde without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs 360 kr - 550 kr.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Linköping to Skövde, including transfers.
Linköping to Skövde bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Linköping fjärrbussterminal station.
Linköping to Skövde train services, operated by Mälartåg, depart from Linköping Centralstation.
The best way to get from Linköping to Skövde is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs 360 kr - 550 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 310 kr - 1200 kr and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Linköping, Sweden and Skövde, Sweden?
You can take a train from Linköping Centralstation to Skövde Centralstation via Katrineholm Centralstation in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linköping fjärrbussterminal to Skövde Central Bus Station via Jönköping Bus Station in around 4h.
- Phone
- 0771-22 44 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mälartåg
Train from Linköping Centralstation to Katrineholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 140–200
- Website
- Mälartåg
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Linköping fjärrbussterminal to Jönköping Resecentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 310–600
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Linköping fjärrbussterminal to Jönköping Resecentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 310–600
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Jönköping Bus Station to Skövde Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 190–380
- Website
- Vy Buss
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Booking & Getting There
Linköping to Skövde bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Jönköping Resecentrum station.
Linköping to Skövde train services, operated by Mälartåg, arrive at Katrineholm Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Linköping to Skövde is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Linköping to Skövde.
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