How to travel from Västerås to Söderhamn, Sweden

The distance between Västerås and Söderhamn is around 217km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Västerås to Söderhamn by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Uppsala Centralstation and then to Söderhamn station.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 320($30)
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Bus

Take the bus to Arlanda terminal 4 buss and then to Söderhamn station.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 360($34)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Söderhamn station.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance217km (135 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Västerås and Söderhamn

There are several options for getting from Västerås to Söderhamn by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 320 ($30) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 330 ($31).

The distance between Västerås and Söderhamn is around 217km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 190km (118 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Västerås and Söderhamn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Västerås to Söderhamn is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx SEK 330 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Västerås and Söderhamn, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 320 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Västerås and Söderhamn. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Västerås to Söderhamn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Uppsala Centralstation. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Mälartåg, Swedish Railways and Vy Nattåg run train services between Västerås and Söderhamn. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Söderhamn. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs once daily.

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

Bus4You, Vy Travel AB, Nettbuss Express and Y-buss run regular bus services between Västerås and Söderhamn. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 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 Söderhamn. We recommend that you take the train to Uppsala Centralstation and then to Söderhamn station. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Söderhamn is Sundsvall-Timra Airport (SDL) (SDL) which is approximately 138km (86 miles) from Söderhamn. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) and Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) 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 Söderhamn. The distance is around 217km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Västerås to Söderhamn is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around SEK 320 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Västerås and Söderhamn

Transport options from Västerås to Söderhamn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
SEK 320($30)
every 4 hours315km (196 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
SEK 360($34)
once daily329km (204 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
SEK 330($31)
on demand217km (135 miles)

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Airports near Söderhamn

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

SDL
Sundsvall-Timra Airport (SDL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Söderhamn
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Söderhamn
BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Söderhamn