The cheapest and fastest trains from Kalmar to Skövde
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
7 h 33 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kalmar to Skövde is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kalmar to Skövde will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 4 trains that leave Kalmar for Skövde on Tue, Dec 16, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct trains cover the 244 km distance in an average of 7 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 2 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest trains will take 11 h 32 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.








Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Kalmar to Skövde
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kalmar to Skövde among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €24, and a bus costs an average of €92.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€47 Average price Cheapest | €102 Average price |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Kalmar to Skövde train times
The table below shows live departures for Kalmar to Skövde trains for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:55 AM Kalmar | 4h09 | 7:04 AM Skövde | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Kalmar | 3h56 | 8:56 PM Skövde | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Kalmar | 10h08 | 4:08 AM Skövde | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kalmar to Skövde
Trains from Kalmar to Skövde run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€24) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 3h 56m.
Distance 151 miles (244 km) |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€24) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 3h 56m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 22:30 |
Train companies: Västtrafik, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ), Oresundstag from Kalmar to Skövde trainsVästtrafik, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ), Oresundstag trains will get you between Kalmar and Skövde from $31 (€24). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Västtrafik
SJ
Oresundstag
Swedish Railways (SJ)
FAQs: Trains from Kalmar to Skövde
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kalmar to Skövde 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 Skövde, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Kalmar to Skövde
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station with 24-hour access.
- Kallskänken
- Restaurang Byttan
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 10
- Clarion Collection Hotel Packhuset
- First Hotel Witt
- Calmar Stadshotell
- Located in the main hall
- SIXT
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to regional and long-distance destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance connections
- 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
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