How to travel from Västerås to Gothenburg, Sweden

The distance between Västerås and Gothenburg is around 374km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Västerås to Gothenburg 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 and Plane

Take the train to Sundbyberg station then fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Gothenburg (GOT).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,800($170)
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Train

Take the train to Göteborg Centralstation.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 425($40)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Örebro Resecentrum then take the train to Göteborg Central.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 370($35)
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Drive

Drive to Gothenburg.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance378km (235 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Västerås and Gothenburg

There are several options for getting from Västerås to Gothenburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around SEK 370 ($35) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,800 ($170).

The distance between Västerås and Gothenburg is around 374km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 339km (211 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Västerås and Gothenburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Västerås to Gothenburg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx SEK 1,800 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Västerås and Gothenburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train 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 Västerås and Gothenburg. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Västerås and Gothenburg with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 50m.

Swedish Railways run train services between Västerås and Gothenburg. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Västerås and Gothenburg. We recommend that you take the train to Sundbyberg station then fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Gothenburg (GOT). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Västerås to Gothenburg. We recommend that you take the train to Sundbyberg station then fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Gothenburg (GOT). instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Gothenburg is Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Gothenburg. Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH) (AGH) and Linkoping City Airport (LPI) (LPI) 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 Västerås and Gothenburg. The distance is around 378km (235 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Västerås to Gothenburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around SEK 425 ($40).

How do I get from Västerås to Gothenburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Västerås and Gothenburg

Transport options from Västerås to Gothenburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 30m
SEK 1,800($170)
hourly503km (312 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, Fly2h 45m
SEK 745($70)
hourly560km (348 miles)
Train to Sundbyberg station, plane3h 50m
SEK 2,480($235)
hourly674km (419 miles)
Train
3h 50m
SEK 425($40)
every 4 hours374km (232 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 20m
SEK 370($35)
once daily393km (244 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
SEK 575($54)
on demand378km (235 miles)

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Airports near Gothenburg

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

GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Gothenburg
AGH
Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Gothenburg
LPI
Linkoping City Airport (LPI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
231km (143 miles) from Gothenburg