How to travel from Stockholm to Västerås, Sweden

The distance between Stockholm and Västerås is around 103km (64 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 56min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stockholm to Västerås by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Västerås Centralstation.

  • Duration56min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 225($21)
Operated bySwedish Railways+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Västerås.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 95($9)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Västerås.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,810($170)
Operated by

Top Cab

+ 3 others
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Drive

Drive to Västerås.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance106km (66 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Västerås

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Västerås by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 95 ($9) and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 56min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 225 ($21).

The distance between Stockholm and Västerås is around 103km (64 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 92km (57 miles)

It takes around 56min to get from Stockholm and Västerås by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Västerås is to take the train which takes around 56min and will set you back approx SEK 225 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Västerås, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 95 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Västerås. It typically takes around 56min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Stockholm and Västerås with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 56min.

Swedish Railways and Vy Nattåg run train services between Stockholm and Västerås. Trains depart hourly and will take around 56min, 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 Stockholm and Västerås. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Stockholm and Västerås with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 1h 15m.

FlixBus, Vy Travel AB and Bus4You run regular bus services between Stockholm and Västerås. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stockholm to Västerås. We recommend that you take the train to Västerås Centralstation. instead which will take 56min.

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 Stockholm and Västerås. The distance is around 106km (66 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Västerås is to take the train which takes, on average, 56min and will usually cost around SEK 225 ($21).

How do I get from Stockholm to Västerås

Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Västerås

Transport options from Stockholm to Västerås
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
56min
SEK 225($21)
hourly103km (64 miles)
Bus
1h 15m
SEK 95($9)
every 4 hours106km (66 miles)
Taxi
1h 10m
SEK 1,810($170)
on demand106km (66 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
SEK 160($15)
on demand106km (66 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