How to travel from Västerås to Luleå, Sweden

The distance between Västerås and Luleå is around 846km (526 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Lulea (LLA).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 860($81)
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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm Cityterminalen and then to Luleå.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Uppsala Centralstation and then to Luleå Centralstation.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Luleå.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Distance878km (545 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Västerås and Luleå

There are several options for getting from Västerås to Luleå by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 860 ($81).

The distance between Västerås and Luleå is around 846km (526 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 723km (449 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Västerås and Luleå by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Västerås to Luleå is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx SEK 860 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Västerås and Luleå, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Västerås and Luleå. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Västerås to Luleå. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Uppsala Centralstation. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

Mälartåg and Vy Nattåg run train services between Västerås and Luleå. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 45m, 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 Västerås and Luleå. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Västerås to Luleå. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stockholm Cityterminalen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.

Vy Travel AB, FlixBus, Bus4You, Nettbuss Express and The Arctic Route run regular bus services between Västerås and Luleå. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Västerås to Luleå. We recommend that you take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Lulea (LLA). instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Luleå is Lulea Airport (LLA) (LLA) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Luleå. Skelleftea Airport (SFT) (SFT) and Umeå Airport (UME) (UME) 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 Luleå. The distance is around 878km (545 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Västerås to Luleå is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around SEK 860 ($81).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Västerås and Luleå

Transport options from Västerås to Luleå
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 60m
SEK 860($81)
hourly846km (526 miles)
Bus
12h 30m
once daily1,010km (628 miles)
Train
13h 45m
once daily1,093km (679 miles)
Drive
9h 60m
SEK 1,320($125)
on demand878km (545 miles)

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Airports near Luleå

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

LLA
Lulea Airport (LLA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Luleå
SFT
Skelleftea Airport (SFT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Luleå
UME
Umeå Airport (UME)
International Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Luleå