- Must visit
Vallby Friluftsmuseum
Outdoor heritage museum with historic farm buildings and animals, ideal for understanding local rural life close to the city.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gothenburg to Västerås is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Västerås will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
It's difficult to get from Gothenburg to Västerås without transferring at least once.
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Buses from Gothenburg to Västerås run on average 12 times per day, taking around 8h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 but you can travel from only $16 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 211 miles (340 km) distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 211 miles (340 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Gothenburg to Västerås.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Vy Express Sweden | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 9h21 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Västerås buses for today, Sunday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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600 · 850 · 850 | 5:50 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 10h15 | 4:05 AM Västerås, Resecentrum | 2 transfers | |
400 · 850 | 11:05 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 10h00 | 9:05 AM Västerås, Resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 9h30 | 9:20 AM Västerås, Resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 9h21 | 9:20 AM Västerås, Resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
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600 · 850 | 2:20 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 11h30 | 1:50 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
400 · 850 | 6:45 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 9h30 | 4:15 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
600 · 850 | 6:45 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 12h05 | 6:50 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
400 · 850 | 8:30 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 9h30 | 6:00 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
400+ 900 | 10:30 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 9h00 | 7:30 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
400 · 850 | 11:30 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 9h30 | 9:00 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
400 · 850 | 1:00 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 9h30 | 10:30 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
400 · 850 | 3:00 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 9h45 | 12:45 AM Västerås, Resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
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Outdoor heritage museum with historic farm buildings and animals, ideal for understanding local rural life close to the city.
City art museum with modern and contemporary exhibitions in the cultural quarter, offering a strong overview of regional and Swedish art.
County museum presenting Västmanland history, design, and temporary exhibitions in a central cultural complex by the river.
Lakeside old town quarter with cobbled streets, colorful wooden houses, harbor views, and some of Västerås' most atmospheric walks.
Hilltop park created by Sam Lidman with viewpoints, sculptures, and winding paths that make it a beloved local promenade.
Central square lined with civic buildings and shopping streets, a practical starting point for exploring downtown Västerås on foot.
Gently cured salmon with dill and a mustard sauce. A Swedish classic often served at holidays and smörgåsbord tables across Västerås.
Fried Baltic herring, often served with mashed potatoes, lingonberries and pickled cucumber. A traditional lake-and-coast style Swedish home dish.
Crisp potato pancakes served with lingonberries and often pork. A beloved Swedish comfort food found in homes and traditional lunch menus.
Established café and lunch venue inside Vallby open-air museum, offering traditional Swedish pastries and simple seasonal dishes.
Well-known central restaurant serving Italian-inspired dishes, grilled mains and seafood in a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Refined dining room at Steam Hotel, known for grilled dishes, cocktails and a stylish industrial setting by Lake Mälaren.
Moderate for Sweden: hotels and dining cost more than many EU cities, but local transit is reasonable and card payments are easy for tourists.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, not expected. Taxis and cafes usually just round up.
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Västerås Resecentrum -> Stora Torget
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Most Gothenburg to Västerås buses use the Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen to Västerås, Resecentrum station pair. Use this guide to compare Gothenburg and Västerås bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Nils (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Espresso House (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
Available at Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen: Elevators, ramps.
Göteborg, Korsvägen is 1 km from Gothenburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Göteborg, Korsvägen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Göteborg, Korsvägen. ATMs are available at Göteborg, Korsvägen.
Ticket office support is available at Göteborg, Korsvägen.
Available at Göteborg, Korsvägen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg, Korsvägen: Station is accessible for disabled persons.
Göteborg, Åkareplatsen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are cafes and fast food options nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen. ATMs are available at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen.
Ticket office support is available at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen.
Available at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen: The station has facilities for the disabled.
Västerås, Resecentrum has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Resecentrum (in the station), Bakery Corner (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Västerås, Resecentrum.
Available at Västerås, Resecentrum: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Västerås, Resecentrum: Elevators, ramps.
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