How to travel from Strömstad to Västerås, Sweden

The distance between Strömstad and Västerås is around 398km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Strömstad 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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Hallsberg station and then to Västerås Centralstation.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 660($62)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Göteborg Centralstation then fly from Gothenburg (GOT) to Stockholm Bromma (BMA) then take the train to Västerås Centralstation.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,020($190)
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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Västerås Resecentrum.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 370($35)
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Drive

Drive to Västerås.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance398km (247 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strömstad and Västerås

There are several options for getting from Strömstad to Västerås by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 370 ($35) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 605 ($57).

The distance between Strömstad and Västerås is around 398km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Strömstad and Västerås by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strömstad to Västerås is to drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx SEK 605 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Strömstad and Västerås, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 370 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strömstad and Västerås. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Strömstad to Västerås. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hallsberg station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Swedish Railways and Vy Nattåg run train services between Strömstad and Västerås. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Strömstad and Västerås. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Strömstad to Västerås. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Vy Buss, Vy Travel AB and FlixBus run regular bus services between Strömstad and Västerås. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strömstad to Västerås. We recommend that you take the train to Göteborg Centralstation then fly from Gothenburg (GOT) to Stockholm Bromma (BMA) then take the train to Västerås Centralstation. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Strömstad and Västerås. The distance is around 398km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strömstad to Västerås is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around SEK 660 ($62).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Strömstad and Västerås

Transport options from Strömstad to Västerås
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 10m
SEK 660($62)
once daily474km (294 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 20m
SEK 2,020($190)
every 3 hours676km (420 miles)
Train to Göteborg Centralstation, plane5h 35m
SEK 980($90)
every 3 hours734km (456 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
SEK 370($35)
once daily575km (357 miles)
Drive
5hrs
SEK 605($57)
on demand398km (247 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