- Must visit
Vallby Friluftsmuseum
Open-air museum with historic buildings, farm environments, and seasonal activities that present traditional life in the region.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
42
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Västerås is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Västerås will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 42 buses that leave Stockholm Arlanda Airport for Västerås on Fri, May 29, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct buses cover the 78 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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109 SJ
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804 UL · 874 UL
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850Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Västerås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Västerås:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Västerås costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Västerås take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
You'll arrive about -1h -47m sooner (1h 54m by bus vs 1h 7m by car) and save roughly 0 compared to fuel and tolls ($20 (€16) vs $20 (€16)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Vy Bus4You, Infobus, Vy Buss.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Flygbussarna | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 6h11 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Flygbussarna | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 6h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Arlanda Express | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 6h06 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Flygbussarna | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 6h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator SL | Departure Time 12:14AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 5h57 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Flygbussarna | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Flygbussarna | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 5h46 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Arlanda Express | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 5h36 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Flygbussarna | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 5h31 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator SL | Departure Time 12:44AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 5h27 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Flygbussarna | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 5h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Flygbussarna | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Flygbussarna | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 5h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Arlanda Express | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 5h06 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator UL | Departure Time 01:12AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 5h13 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Flygbussarna | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 06:24AM | Duration 4h44 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Flygbussarna | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator SL | Departure Time 02:13AM | Arrival Time 11:54AM | Duration 9h41 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator UL | Departure Time 03:28AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 2h43 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator SL | Departure Time 04:51AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h49 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:46AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:51AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:16AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h29 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:31AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:26PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:41PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:46PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator UL | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 03:56PM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator UL | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:57PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:26PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Västerås buses for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
593 SL+ 804 UL · 874 UL | 3:28 AM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 2h43 | 6:11 AM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
579 SL+ 109 SJ | 4:51 AM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 1h49 | 6:40 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
850 | 5:30 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 1h30 | 7:00 AM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 6:30 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 1h25 | 7:55 AM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 2h40 | 9:20 AM Västerås, Resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:46 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 2h34 | 9:20 AM Västerås, Resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 AM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 2h35 | 10:45 AM Västerås, Resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:16 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 2h29 | 10:45 AM Västerås, Resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
850 | 8:55 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 1h30 | 10:25 AM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 2h45 | 12:10 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 2h40 | 12:10 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
850 | 9:45 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 1h25 | 11:10 AM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 11:00 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 1h25 | 12:25 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
900 | 12:00 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 1h30 | 1:30 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 12:45 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 1h25 | 2:10 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 2h40 | 4:20 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
850 | 1:45 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 1h25 | 3:10 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:46 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 2h34 | 4:20 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
20 SJ+ 773 UL | 2:05 PM Arlanda Central station | 1h51 | 3:56 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
850 | 2:45 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 1h30 | 4:15 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 3:45 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 1h30 | 5:15 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
22 SJ+ 773 UL | 4:05 PM Arlanda Central station | 1h52 | 5:57 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
850 | 4:30 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 1h30 | 6:00 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
900 | 5:15 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 1h30 | 6:45 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
900 | 6:00 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 1h30 | 7:30 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 6:35 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 1h30 | 8:05 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 7:30 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 1h30 | 9:00 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 9:00 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 1h30 | 10:30 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 10:15 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 1h30 | 11:45 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 11:15 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 1h30 | 12:45 AM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
7879 Arlanda Express+ 593 SL+ 804 UL · 874 UL | 12:05 AM Arlanda Norra station | 6h06 | 6:11 AM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
18 Vy Flygbussarna+ 593 SL+ 804 UL · 874 UL | 12:10 AM Stockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5) | 6h01 | 6:11 AM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
40 Pendeltåg · 593 SL+ 804 UL · 874 UL | 12:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 5h57 | 6:11 AM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
850 | 12:15 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 1h30 | 1:45 AM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
7881 Arlanda Express+ 593 SL+ 804 UL · 874 UL | 12:35 AM Arlanda Norra station | 5h36 | 6:11 AM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
18 Vy Flygbussarna+ 593 SL+ 804 UL · 874 UL | 12:40 AM Stockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5) | 5h31 | 6:11 AM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
40 Pendeltåg · 593 SL+ 874 UL · 804 UL | 12:44 AM Arlanda Central station | 5h27 | 6:11 AM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
900 | 1:00 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T4 | 1h30 | 2:30 AM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
7883 Arlanda Express+ 593 SL+ 804 UL · 874 UL | 1:05 AM Arlanda Norra station | 5h06 | 6:11 AM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Västerås run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:12, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 48 miles (78 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 48 miles (78 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 12:12 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Open-air museum with historic buildings, farm environments, and seasonal activities that present traditional life in the region.
Regional museum with exhibitions on Västmanland’s history, archaeology, art, and local culture in a central waterfront setting.
City art museum showing modern and contemporary art, with rotating exhibitions and a strong local cultural profile.
Hilltop park and walking area with viewpoints, sculptures, inscriptions, and one of the best panoramic views in Västerås.
Large outdoor recreation area with forest trails, shoreline paths, and year-round activities, ideal for nature-focused visitors.
Harbor promenade area by Lake Mälaren, popular for waterfront walks, boats, summer events, and sunset views.
Cured salmon with dill, sugar, and salt, traditionally served with hovmästarsås. A classic Swedish cold dish found across Mälardalen.
A popular Swedish starter of prawns mixed with mayonnaise and dill on toast, often topped with roe. Common in classic restaurants around Västerås.
Swedish meatballs served with mashed potatoes, cream sauce, lingonberries, and pickled cucumber. A staple comfort dish locals know well.
Well-known central restaurant with a polished bistro feel, noted for carefully prepared Scandinavian and European dishes in a stylish setting.
Upscale grill restaurant inside the landmark Steam Hotel, known for a dramatic industrial setting and premium meat-focused dining.
Established waterfront venue by Lake Mälaren, popular for seafood, grill dishes, and scenic atmosphere during warmer months.
Prices are high by global standards. Cards are standard, and dining out costs more than in many EU cities.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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