How to travel from Västerås to Trollhattan, Sweden

The distance between Västerås and Trollhattan is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Västerås to Trollhattan by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train to Sundbyberg station, Fly

Take the train to Sundbyberg station then fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Trollhattan (THN).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,055($195)
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Train via Hallsberg station

Take the train to Hallsberg station and then to Trollhättan Centralstation.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 490($46)
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Bus

Take the bus to Karlstad busstation and then to Trollhättan resecentrum.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 160($15)
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Drive

Drive to Trollhättan.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance315km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Västerås and Trollhattan

There are several options for getting from Västerås to Trollhattan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 160 ($15) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,055 ($195).

The distance between Västerås and Trollhattan is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285km (177 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Västerås and Trollhattan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Västerås to Trollhattan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx SEK 2,055 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Västerås and Trollhattan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 160 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Västerås and Trollhattan. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Västerås to Trollhattan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Göteborg Centralstation. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Swedish Railways, Vasttrafik, SJ, Tågab and Vy Nattåg run train services between Västerås and Trollhattan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Trollhattan. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Västerås to Trollhattan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Karlstad busstation and Karlstad central. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Vy Travel AB, Bus4You, Nettbuss Express, FlixBus, SJ and Swedish Railways run regular bus services between Västerås and Trollhattan. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 35m 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 Trollhattan. We recommend that you take the train to Sundbyberg station then fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Gothenburg (GOT) then take the train to Trollhättan Centralstation. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Trollhattan is Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) which is approximately 69km (43 miles) from Trollhattan. Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB) (ORB) 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 Trollhattan. The distance is around 315km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Västerås to Trollhattan is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around SEK 545 ($51).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Västerås and Trollhattan

Transport options from Västerås to Trollhattan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Sundbyberg station, Fly + 2 similar
2h 20m
SEK 2,055($195)
hourly449km (279 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
SEK 1,915($180)
hourly575km (357 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, plane3h 30m
SEK 860($81)
hourly633km (393 miles)
Train via Hallsberg station + 1 similar
4h 25m
SEK 490($46)
twice a week422km (262 miles)
Train4h 25m
SEK 545($51)
every 4 hours445km (276 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
SEK 160($15)
every 20 mins382km (237 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
SEK 480($45)
on demand315km (196 miles)

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Airports near Trollhattan

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

GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Trollhattan
ORB
Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Trollhattan
LPI
Linkoping City Airport (LPI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Trollhattan