- Must visit
Alfred Nobels Björkborn
The main Alfred Nobel museum at his former home, with exhibitions on his inventions, life, and the legacy of the Nobel Prize.
Cheapest price on Oct 24
$12
Average ticket price on Oct 24
$12
Fastest journey on Oct 24
1 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Oct 24
1 h 55 m
Buses on Oct 24
1
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Västerås to Karlskoga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås to Karlskoga will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Sat, Oct 24, we found 1 buses from Västerås to Karlskoga, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 24 the direct buses cover the 118 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Sat, Oct 24 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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.


Buses from Västerås to Karlskoga run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 73 miles (118 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 73 miles (118 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 3 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Västerås to Karlskoga.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator VL | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 02:54PM | Duration 5h59 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Karlskoga buses for today, Friday, October 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:10 PM Västerås | 1h50 | 9:00 PM Karlskoga | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, October 24 | |||||
![]() | 10:15 AM Västerås | 1h55 | 12:10 PM Karlskoga | 0 transfersDirect | |
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The main Alfred Nobel museum at his former home, with exhibitions on his inventions, life, and the legacy of the Nobel Prize.
Vehicle museum with classic cars, motorcycles, and transport history, popular for families and visitors interested in Swedish motoring culture.
Heritage museum focused on local industry and everyday life, helping visitors understand how Karlskoga developed around iron and engineering.
Large lakeside park and recreation area with walking paths, lawns, and water views, one of Karlskoga’s most relaxing outdoor destinations.
Central square and meeting place surrounded by shops and civic life, useful as a starting point for exploring Karlskoga on foot.
Promenade area near Lake Möckeln offering scenic walking and peaceful views, especially attractive in summer and at sunset.
Raggmunk are crisp potato pancakes, often served with fried pork and lingonberries. They are a beloved Swedish homestyle dish common in Värmland and nearby areas.
Kroppkakor are potato dumplings filled with pork and onions, served with butter and lingonberries. They are a classic traditional Swedish comfort food worth trying.
Gravlax is cured salmon with dill, usually served with mustard sauce. It is a classic Swedish delicacy found on festive tables and in traditional restaurants.
Popular café and lunch spot known for Swedish fika, sandwiches, pastries, and a friendly central atmosphere.
Well-known casual dining venue in Karlskoga with a broad menu, dependable quality, and a relaxed atmosphere suited to families and groups.
Established hotel restaurant offering classic Swedish and international dishes in a more polished setting suitable for dinner or business meals.
Moderate for Sweden: hotels and dining cost more than many EU towns, but local buses and casual meals stay manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxis can be rounded up; cafes usually do not require tips.
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Most Västerås to Karlskoga buses use the Västerås, Resecentrum to Karlskoga, Busstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Västerås and Karlskoga bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) is 5 km from Västerås city centre. Public transport options include:
Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen). ATMs are available at Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen).
Ticket office support is available at Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen).
Available at Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen): Bus stop is accessible for people with disabilities.
Västerås, Åkesta is 7 km from Västerås city centre. Public transport options include:
Västerås, Åkesta has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Västerås, Åkesta. ATMs are available at Västerås, Åkesta.
Ticket office support is available at Västerås, Åkesta.
Available at Västerås, Åkesta: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Västerås, Åkesta: Accessible pathways and platforms for disabled persons.
Karlskoga, Busstation is 1 km from Karlskoga city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlskoga, Busstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Karlskoga, Busstation. ATMs are available at Karlskoga, Busstation.
Ticket office support is available at Karlskoga, Busstation.
Available at Karlskoga, Busstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlskoga, Busstation: Wheelchair accessible platform.
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