How to travel from Pajala to Västerås, Sweden

The distance between Pajala and Västerås is around 1,039km (646 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Pajala to Västerås by bus, plane, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out VästeråsPajala if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Pajala (PJA) to Stockholm (ARN) then take the train to Västerås Centralstation.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,360($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Luleå busstation then Stockholm and then to Vasteras Central Station.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 615($58)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gällivare C/Resecentrum then take the train to Uppsala Centralstation and then to Västerås Centralstation.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 215($20)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Västerås.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Distance1,079km (670 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pajala and Västerås

There are several options for getting from Pajala to Västerås by bus, plane, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around SEK 215 ($20) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,360 ($220).

The distance between Pajala and Västerås is around 1,039km (646 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 907km (564 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Pajala and Västerås by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pajala to Västerås is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx SEK 2,360 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Pajala and Västerås, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around SEK 215 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pajala and Västerås. We recommend that you fly from Pajala (PJA) to Stockholm (ARN) then take the train to Västerås Centralstation. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pajala and Västerås. It typically takes around 17h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pajala to Västerås. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Luleå busstation and Stockholm. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 30m.

Länstrafiken Norrbotten, The Arctic Route, Vy Buss and Tapanis Buss run regular bus services between Pajala and Västerås. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pajala to Västerås. We recommend that you take the bus to Kiruna Flygplats E10 then fly from Kiruna (KRN) to Stockholm (ARN) then take the train to Västerås Centralstation. instead which will take 5h 30m.

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 Pajala and Västerås. The distance is around 1,079km (670 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pajala to Västerås is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around SEK 2,565 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pajala and Västerås

Transport options from Pajala to Västerås
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 25m
SEK 2,360($220)
hourly1,039km (646 miles)
Bus to Gällivare sjukhus, plane and train5h 15m
SEK 2,850($270)
twice daily1,150km (714 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 30m
SEK 2,565($240)
once daily1,240km (771 miles)
Bus, Taxi, Plane and Train5h 35m
SEK 1,140($105)
twice daily1,057km (657 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 30m
SEK 615($58)
once daily1,244km (773 miles)
Bus via Töre busstation17h 30m
SEK 1,375($130)
twice a week1,243km (772 miles)
Bus and Train
16hrs
SEK 215($20)
once daily1,328km (825 miles)
Drive
12h 45m
SEK 2,150($200)
on demand1,079km (670 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