How to travel from Lund to Västerås, Sweden

The distance between Lund and Västerås is around 571km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Lund 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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Train to Copenhagen Airport, plane

Take the train to Copenhagen Airport then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Stockholm (ARN) then take the train to Västerås Centralstation.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,905($180)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 480($45)
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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Jönköping then Kristinehamn station and then to Västerås Resecentrum.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 500($47)
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Drive

Drive to Västerås.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance587km (365 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lund and Västerås

There are several options for getting from Lund to Västerås by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 265 ($25) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,905 ($180).

The distance between Lund and Västerås is around 571km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 478km (297 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Lund and Västerås by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lund to Västerås is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx SEK 1,905 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Lund and Västerås, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 265 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lund and Västerås. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lund to Västerås. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Norrköping Centralstation. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Swedish Railways, Snälltåget and Mälartåg run train services between Lund and Västerås. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Lund and Västerås. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lund to Västerås. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jönköping and Kristinehamn station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

FlixBus, BT Buss, Vy Travel AB, Bus4You and Nettbuss Express run regular bus services between Lund and Västerås. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lund to Västerås. We recommend that you take the train to Ängelholm St. then fly from Helsingborg (AGH) to Stockholm Bromma (BMA) then take the train to Västerås Centralstation. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Lund and Västerås. The distance is around 587km (365 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lund to Västerås is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around SEK 480 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lund and Västerås

Transport options from Lund to Västerås
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Copenhagen Airport, plane + 5 similar
3h 10m
SEK 1,905($180)
hourly734km (456 miles)
Plane and Train3h 15m
SEK 1,790($170)
hourly652km (405 miles)
Train and Plane3h 15m
SEK 2,660($250)
hourly644km (400 miles)
Train to Kristiansstad C, plane3h 25m
SEK 2,095($195)
hourly674km (419 miles)
Train to Malmö Triangeln station, plane3h 35m
SEK 980($90)
hourly721km (448 miles)
Train to Ängelholm St., plane3h 40m
SEK 1,755($165)
hourly710km (441 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 50m
SEK 480($45)
hourly571km (355 miles)
Train via Linköping Centralstation4h 55m
SEK 425($40)
every 2 hours571km (355 miles)
Train via Norrköping Centralstation5h 10m
SEK 265($25)
twice daily571km (355 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
SEK 500($47)
twice a week648km (403 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
SEK 885($83)
on demand587km (365 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