How to travel from Kalmar to Västerås, Sweden

The distance between Kalmar and Västerås is around 399km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kalmar to Västerås by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Kalmar (KLR) to Stockholm Bromma (BMA) then take the train to Västerås Centralstation.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,105($200)
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Train via Alvesta St.

Take the train to Alvesta St. then Norrköping Centralstation and then to Västerås Centralstation.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 585($55)
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Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm Cityterminalen and then to Västerås Resecentrum.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
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Drive

Drive to Västerås.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance399km (248 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kalmar and Västerås

There are several options for getting from Kalmar to Västerås by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,105 ($200).

The distance between Kalmar and Västerås is around 399km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 328km (204 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Kalmar and Västerås by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kalmar to Västerås is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx SEK 2,105 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Kalmar and Västerås, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kalmar and Västerås. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kalmar to Västerås. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Linköping Centralstation. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Krösatågen, Mälartåg, Öresundståg, Swedish Railways and Snälltåget run train services between Kalmar and Västerås. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kalmar and Västerås. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kalmar to Västerås. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stockholm Cityterminalen. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Silverlinjen, FlixBus, Vy Travel AB, Bus4You and Nettbuss Express run regular bus services between Kalmar and Västerås. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kalmar to Västerås. We recommend that you fly from Kalmar (KLR) to Stockholm Bromma (BMA) then take the train to Västerås Centralstation. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Västerås is Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) which is approximately 78km (48 miles) from Västerås. Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) (NYO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kalmar and Västerås. The distance is around 399km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalmar to Västerås is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around .

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kalmar and Västerås

Transport options from Kalmar to Västerås
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 10m
SEK 2,105($200)
hourly420km (261 miles)
Fly to Stockholm (ARN), Train2h 35m
SEK 2,105($200)
hourly493km (306 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
SEK 2,010($190)
hourly551km (342 miles)
Train via Alvesta St. + 1 similar
4h 60m
SEK 585($55)
hourly536km (333 miles)
Train5h 20m
every 4 hours430km (267 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
every 20 mins512km (318 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
SEK 605($57)
on demand399km (248 miles)

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Airports near Västerås

The following major airports near Västerås offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.

ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Västerås
BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Västerås
NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Västerås