- 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 train ticket from Copenhagen to Västerås is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Västerås will cost around CHF 99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF 81.
It's difficult to get from Copenhagen to Västerås without transferring at least 2 times.
306 Snälltåget+
2168 Mälartåg+
1086 Öresundståg
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17614 Jönköpings länstrafik+
8756 Östgötatrafiken+
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1070 Öresundståg+
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544 SJ+
1086 Öresundståg+
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542 SJ+
2160 Mälartåg+
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1072 Öresundståg+
17614 Jönköpings länstrafik+
8756 Östgötatrafiken+
27624 Jönköpings länstrafik
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Trains from Copenhagen to Västerås run on average 84 times per day, taking around 6h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF 14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 309 miles (498 km) distance in 5h 17m.
Distance 309 miles (498 km) |
Average train duration 6h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF 14 |
Trains per day 84 |
Fastest train 5h 17m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Västerås trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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186 SJ+ 1066 Öresundståg | 12:29 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 8h17 | 8:46 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
540 SJ+ 2156 Mälartåg+ 1070 Öresundståg | 12:59 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 6h27 | 7:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1072 Öresundståg+ 2164 Mälartåg+ 27624 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 18856 Östgötatrafiken | 1:14 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 8h12 | 9:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 5 transfers | |
542 SJ+ 2160 Mälartåg+ 1078 Öresundståg | 1:59 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 6h27 | 8:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
544 SJ+ 2164 Mälartåg+ 1086 Öresundståg | 2:59 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 6h27 | 9:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
306 Snälltåget+ 2168 Mälartåg+ 1086 Öresundståg | 2:59 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 7h27 | 10:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
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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 Centralstation -> Stora Torget, Västerås
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Most Copenhagen to Västerås trains use the København Hovedb. to Västerås Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Copenhagen and Västerås train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
København Hovedb. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder, Tivoli Food Hall
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at København Hovedb.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at København Hovedb.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at København Hovedb.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at København Hovedb.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at København Hovedb.: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Astoria, Copenhagen Plaza Hotel, Hotel Ansgar.
Nørreport St. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder, Tivoli Food Hall
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Nørreport St.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Nørreport St.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nørreport St.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nørreport St.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nørreport St.: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Skt. Petri, Ibsens Hotel, Hotel Kong Arthur.
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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