How to travel from Västerås to Sölvesborg, Sweden

The distance between Västerås and Sölvesborg is around 536km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Västerås to Sölvesborg 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 to Sundbyberg station, Fly

Take the train to Sundbyberg station then fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Kristianstad (KID).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,020($190)
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Train

Take the train to Norrköping Centralstation then Hässleholm Centralstation and then to Sölvesborg St..

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 565($53)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Hallsberg station then Alvesta station and then to Osby St. then take the bus to Kristianstad Centralstation.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 735($69)
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Drive

Drive to Sölvesborg.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance562km (349 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Västerås and Sölvesborg

There are several options for getting from Västerås to Sölvesborg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 565 ($53) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,020 ($190).

The distance between Västerås and Sölvesborg is around 536km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 412km (256 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Västerås and Sölvesborg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Västerås to Sölvesborg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx SEK 2,020 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Västerås and Sölvesborg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 565 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Västerås and Sölvesborg. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Västerås to Sölvesborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Norrköping Centralstation and Hässleholm Centralstation. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Mälartåg, Swedish Railways, Snälltåget and Öresundståg run train services between Västerås and Sölvesborg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5hrs, 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 Sölvesborg. We recommend that you take the train to Sundbyberg station then fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Kristianstad (KID). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Västerås to Sölvesborg. We recommend that you take the train to Sundbyberg station then fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Ronneby (RNB) then take the train to Sölvesborg St.. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Sölvesborg is Kallinge Airport (RNB) (RNB) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Sölvesborg. Malmo Airport (MMX) (MMX) 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 Sölvesborg. The distance is around 562km (349 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Västerås to Sölvesborg is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around SEK 565 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Västerås and Sölvesborg

Transport options from Västerås to Sölvesborg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Sundbyberg station, Fly + 5 similar
3hrs
SEK 2,020($190)
hourly594km (369 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
SEK 1,745($165)
hourly555km (345 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, plane3h 35m
SEK 2,265($215)
hourly627km (389 miles)
Train to Sundbyberg station, plane4h 30m
SEK 1,945($185)
every 2 hours778km (484 miles)
Train to Sundbyberg station, plane4h 40m
SEK 2,885($270)
hourly770km (478 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, plane4h 50m
SEK 1,130($105)
every 2 hours848km (527 miles)
Train
5hrs
SEK 565($53)
hourly564km (350 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 30m
SEK 735($69)
once a week536km (333 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
SEK 850($80)
on demand562km (349 miles)

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Airports near Sölvesborg

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

RNB
Kallinge Airport (RNB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Sölvesborg
MMX
Malmo Airport (MMX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Sölvesborg
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
227km (141 miles) from Sölvesborg