- Must visit
Vallby Friluftsmuseum
Outdoor heritage museum with historic farm buildings and animals, ideal for understanding local rural life close to the city.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
103
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bålsta to Västerås is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bålsta to Västerås will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 103 trains that leave Bålsta for Västerås on Wed, Aug 05, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 29 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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181 SJTrains from Bålsta to Västerås run on average 55 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 but you can travel from only $4 by bus.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (55 km) distance in 28m.
Distance 34 miles (55 km) |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 |
Trains per day 55 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Bålsta to Västerås trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
31 UL+ 161 SJ | 6:01 AM Bålsta | 1h09 | 7:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
32 UL+ 161 SJ | 6:05 AM Bålsta | 1h05 | 7:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
895 UL+ 161 SJ+ 21 VL | 6:22 AM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h21 | 7:43 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
895 UL+ 161 SJ+ 21 VL | 6:22 AM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h18 | 7:40 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
161 SJ | 6:41 AM Bålsta station | 0h29 | 7:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
31 UL+ 163 SJ | 7:01 AM Bålsta | 1h09 | 8:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
32 UL+ 163 SJ | 7:05 AM Bålsta | 1h05 | 8:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
311 UL+ 163 SJ+ 21 VL | 7:07 AM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h36 | 8:43 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
311 UL+ 163 SJ+ 21 VL | 7:07 AM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h33 | 8:40 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
163 SJ | 7:41 AM Bålsta station | 0h29 | 8:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
31 UL+ 165 SJ | 8:01 AM Bålsta | 1h09 | 9:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
32 UL+ 165 SJ | 8:05 AM Bålsta | 1h05 | 9:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
165 SJ+ 311 UL+ 21 VL | 8:07 AM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h33 | 9:40 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
311 UL+ 165 SJ+ 21 VL | 8:07 AM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h36 | 9:43 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
165 SJ | 8:41 AM Bålsta station | 0h29 | 9:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
167 SJ+ 31 UL | 9:01 AM Bålsta | 1h09 | 10:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
167 SJ+ 32 UL | 9:05 AM Bålsta | 1h05 | 10:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
311 UL+ 167 SJ+ 21 VL | 9:07 AM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h33 | 10:40 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
167 SJ+ 311 UL+ 21 VL | 9:07 AM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h36 | 10:43 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
31 UL+ 169 SJ | 9:31 AM Bålsta | 1h39 | 11:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
167 SJ | 9:41 AM Bålsta station | 0h29 | 10:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
32 UL+ 169 SJ | 10:05 AM Bålsta | 1h05 | 11:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
895 UL+ 169 SJ+ 21 VL | 10:25 AM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h18 | 11:43 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
169 SJ+ 895 UL+ 21 VL | 10:25 AM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h15 | 11:40 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
171 SJ+ 31 UL | 10:31 AM Bålsta | 1h39 | 12:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
169 SJ | 10:41 AM Bålsta station | 0h29 | 11:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
32 UL+ 171 SJ | 11:05 AM Bålsta | 1h05 | 12:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
171 SJ+ 21 VL+ 311 UL | 11:07 AM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h36 | 12:43 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
311 UL+ 171 SJ+ 21 VL | 11:07 AM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h33 | 12:40 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
31 UL+ 173 SJ | 11:31 AM Bålsta | 1h39 | 1:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
171 SJ | 11:41 AM Bålsta station | 0h29 | 12:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
32 UL+ 173 SJ | 12:05 PM Bålsta | 1h05 | 1:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
310 UL+ 173 SJ+ 21 VL | 12:06 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h37 | 1:43 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
310 UL+ 173 SJ+ 21 VL | 12:06 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h34 | 1:40 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
31 UL+ 175 SJ | 12:31 PM Bålsta | 1h39 | 2:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
173 SJ | 12:41 PM Bålsta station | 0h29 | 1:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
32 UL+ 175 SJ | 1:05 PM Bålsta | 1h05 | 2:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
311 UL+ 175 SJ+ 21 VL | 1:11 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h27 | 2:38 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
311 UL+ 175 SJ+ 21 VL | 1:11 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h30 | 2:41 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
175 SJ | 1:41 PM Bålsta station | 0h29 | 2:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
31 UL+ 177 SJ | 2:01 PM Bålsta | 1h08 | 3:09 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
32 UL+ 177 SJ | 2:05 PM Bålsta | 1h04 | 3:09 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
311 UL+ 177 SJ+ 21 VL | 2:11 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h27 | 3:38 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
311 UL+ 177 SJ+ 21 VL | 2:11 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h30 | 3:41 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
177 SJ | 2:40 PM Bålsta station | 0h29 | 3:09 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
31 UL+ 179 SJ | 3:01 PM Bålsta | 1h09 | 4:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
32 UL+ 179 SJ | 3:05 PM Bålsta | 1h05 | 4:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
311 UL+ 179 SJ+ 21 VL | 3:11 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h27 | 4:38 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
179 SJ+ 21 VL+ 311 UL | 3:11 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h30 | 4:41 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
31 UL+ 129 SJ | 3:31 PM Bålsta | 1h09 | 4:40 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
32 UL+ 129 SJ | 3:35 PM Bålsta | 1h05 | 4:40 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
803 UL+ 129 SJ+ 21 VL | 3:35 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h46 | 5:21 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
803 UL+ 129 SJ+ 21 VL | 3:35 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h43 | 5:18 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
179 SJ | 3:41 PM Bålsta station | 0h29 | 4:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
31 UL+ 181 SJ | 4:01 PM Bålsta | 1h10 | 5:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
32 UL+ 181 SJ | 4:05 PM Bålsta | 1h06 | 5:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
311 UL+ 181 SJ+ 21 VL | 4:11 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h30 | 5:41 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
311 UL+ 181 SJ+ 21 VL | 4:11 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h27 | 5:38 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
129 SJ | 4:11 PM Bålsta station | 0h29 | 4:40 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
31 UL+ 131 SJ | 4:31 PM Bålsta | 1h07 | 5:38 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
803 UL+ 131 SJ+ 21 VL | 4:35 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h43 | 6:18 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
803 UL+ 131 SJ+ 21 VL | 4:35 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h46 | 6:21 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
32 UL+ 131 SJ | 4:35 PM Bålsta | 1h03 | 5:38 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
181 SJ | 4:42 PM Bålsta station | 0h29 | 5:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
31 UL+ 183 SJ | 5:01 PM Bålsta | 1h11 | 6:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
32 UL+ 183 SJ | 5:05 PM Bålsta | 1h07 | 6:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
131 SJ | 5:09 PM Bålsta station | 0h29 | 5:38 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
311 UL+ 183 SJ+ 21 VL | 5:11 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h38 | 6:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
311 UL+ 183 SJ+ 21 VL | 5:11 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h35 | 6:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
31 UL+ 133 SJ | 5:31 PM Bålsta | 1h10 | 6:41 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
32 UL+ 133 SJ | 5:35 PM Bålsta | 1h06 | 6:41 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
803 UL+ 133 SJ+ 21 VL | 5:35 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h41 | 7:16 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
803 UL+ 133 SJ+ 21 VL | 5:35 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h44 | 7:19 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
183 SJ | 5:42 PM Bålsta station | 0h30 | 6:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
31 UL+ 185 SJ | 6:01 PM Bålsta | 1h09 | 7:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
185 SJ+ 32 UL | 6:05 PM Bålsta | 1h05 | 7:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
311 UL+ 185 SJ+ 21 VL | 6:11 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h38 | 7:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
311 UL+ 185 SJ+ 21 VL | 6:11 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h35 | 7:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
133 SJ | 6:11 PM Bålsta station | 0h30 | 6:41 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
185 SJ | 6:42 PM Bålsta station | 0h28 | 7:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
31 UL+ 187 SJ | 7:01 PM Bålsta | 1h09 | 8:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
32 UL+ 187 SJ | 7:05 PM Bålsta | 1h05 | 8:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
187 SJ+ 21 VL+ 311 UL | 7:07 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h42 | 8:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
311 UL+ 187 SJ+ 21 VL | 7:07 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h39 | 8:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
187 SJ | 7:41 PM Bålsta station | 0h29 | 8:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
31 UL+ 189 SJ | 8:01 PM Bålsta | 1h09 | 9:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
32 UL+ 189 SJ | 8:05 PM Bålsta | 1h05 | 9:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
310 UL+ 189 SJ+ 21 VL | 8:06 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h40 | 9:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
310 UL+ 189 SJ+ 21 VL | 8:06 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h43 | 9:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
31 UL+ 191 SJ | 8:31 PM Bålsta | 1h39 | 10:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
189 SJ | 8:41 PM Bålsta station | 0h29 | 9:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
32 UL+ 191 SJ | 9:05 PM Bålsta | 1h05 | 10:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
310 UL+ 191 SJ+ 21 VL | 9:06 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h43 | 10:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
310 UL+ 191 SJ+ 21 VL | 9:06 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h40 | 10:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
31 UL+ 193 SJ | 9:31 PM Bålsta | 1h39 | 11:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
191 SJ | 9:41 PM Bålsta station | 0h29 | 10:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
32 UL+ 193 SJ | 10:05 PM Bålsta | 1h05 | 11:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
310 UL+ 193 SJ+ 21 VL | 10:06 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h40 | 11:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
310 UL+ 193 SJ+ 21 VL | 10:06 PM Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 1h43 | 11:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
195 SJ+ 31 UL | 10:31 PM Bålsta | 1h40 | 12:11 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
193 SJ | 10:41 PM Bålsta station | 0h29 | 11:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
32 UL+ 195 SJ | 11:05 PM Bålsta | 1h06 | 12:11 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
195 SJ | 11:42 PM Bålsta station | 0h29 | 12:11 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bålsta to Västerås by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Västerås, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bålsta to Västerås trains use the Bålsta, Futurum to Västerås Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Bålsta and Västerås train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bålsta, Futurum is 1 km from Bålsta city centre. Public transport options include:
Bålsta, Futurum has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available for passengers. ATMs are available at Bålsta, Futurum.
Ticket office support is available at Bålsta, Futurum.
Available at Bålsta, Futurum: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bålsta, Futurum: Station equipped with ramps and elevators.
Bålsta tågstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Bålsta tågstation.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Bålsta tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bålsta tågstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bålsta tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bålsta tågstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bålsta tågstation: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Bålsta Gästgivaregård, Krägga Mansion.
Bålsta, Gillmarken is 1 km from Bålsta city centre. Public transport options include:
Bålsta, Gillmarken has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bålsta, Gillmarken. ATMs are available at Bålsta, Gillmarken.
Ticket office support is available at Bålsta, Gillmarken.
Available at Bålsta, Gillmarken: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bålsta, Gillmarken: Wheelchair accessible with assistance available.
Västerås Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Frank Bistro, Restaurang Varda
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Västerås Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Västerås Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Västerås Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Elite Stadshotellet Västerås, Best Western Hotel Esplanade, Clarion Collection Hotel Etage.
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