How to travel from Västerås to Malmo, Sweden

The distance between Västerås and Malmo is around 587km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Västerås to Malmo 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 Malmo (MMX).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,715($160)
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Train

Take the train to Norrköping Centralstation and then to Malmö Centralstation.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 480($45)
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Bus

Take the bus to Arlanda terminal 4 buss and then to Malmö central train station FlixBus stop.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    SEK 500($47)
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Drive

Drive to Malmö.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance597km (371 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Västerås and Malmo

There are several options for getting from Västerås to Malmo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 480 ($45) and will take around 4h 60m. 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 1,715 ($160).

The distance between Västerås and Malmo is around 587km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 493km (306 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Västerås and Malmo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Västerås to Malmo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx SEK 1,715 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Västerås and Malmo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 480 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Västerås and Malmo. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Västerås to Malmo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Norrköping Centralstation. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

Mälartåg, Swedish Railways and Snälltåget run train services between Västerås and Malmo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Malmo. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Västerås to Malmo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Arlanda terminal 4 buss. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Bus4You, Vy Travel AB, Nettbuss Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Västerås and Malmo. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 10h 20m 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 Malmo. We recommend that you take the train to Sundbyberg station then fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Malmo (MMX). instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Malmo is Malmo Airport (MMX) (MMX) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Malmo. Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH) (AGH) and Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) 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 Malmo. The distance is around 597km (371 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Västerås to Malmo is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around SEK 480 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Västerås and Malmo

Transport options from Västerås to Malmo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
2h 60m
SEK 1,715($160)
every 2 hours635km (395 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, Fly2h 60m
SEK 1,885($175)
hourly718km (446 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, Fly3h 15m
SEK 895($84)
every 2 hours705km (438 miles)
Train to Sundbyberg station, plane3h 40m
SEK 2,690($255)
hourly660km (410 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, plane4h 10m
SEK 1,775($165)
hourly726km (451 miles)
Train to Sundbyberg station, plane4h 15m
SEK 2,490($235)
hourly683km (424 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, plane5h 25m
SEK 1,115($105)
every 4 hours857km (533 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 60m
SEK 480($45)
hourly587km (365 miles)
Train via Linköping Centralstation5hrs
SEK 480($45)
every 2 hours587km (365 miles)
Bus
10h 20m
SEK 500($47)
4 times a day780km (484 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
SEK 905($85)
on demand597km (371 miles)

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Airports near Malmo

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

MMX
Malmo Airport (MMX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Malmo
AGH
Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Malmo
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
233km (145 miles) from Malmo