The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Västerås
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
4 h 7 m
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Trains per day
74
Distance
340 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 74 trains that leave Gothenburg for Västerås on Fri, Nov 07, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 340 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 7 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 4 h 7 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.
448 SJ 3000 · 192 SJ
420 X 2000 · 162 SJ
16 Västtrafik+
448 SJ 3000 · 192 SJ
16 Västtrafik+
448 SJ 3000 · 192 SJ
3426 Västtrafik+
166 SJ
422 X 2000+
2120 Mälartåg
446 X 2000+
2168 Mälartåg
424 X 2000+
2124 Mälartåg
432 X 2000+
2140 Mälartåg
430 X 2000+
2136 MälartågTravel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Gothenburg to Västerås
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Västerås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €82.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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€42 Average price Cheapest | €153 Average price | €53 Average price |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Gothenburg to Västerås train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Västerås trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
448 SJ 3000 · 190 SJ+ 21 VL | 6:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h27 | 10:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
448 SJ 3000 · 190 SJ | 6:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h27 | 9:46 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
192 SJ | 6:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h08 | 10:37 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
420 X 2000 · 162 SJ | 3:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h17 | 7:46 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
420 X 2000 · 162 SJ+ 21 VL | 3:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h46 | 8:15 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 164 SJ | 4:02 AM Gothenburg | 4h44 | 8:46 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
16 Västtrafik+ 164 SJ | 4:03 AM Gothenburg | 4h43 | 8:46 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
164 SJ | 4:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h17 | 8:46 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 SJ+ 21 VL | 4:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h46 | 9:15 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1 transfer | |
3022 Västtrafik · 3426 Västtrafik+ 166 SJ+ 21 VL | 5:09 AM Gothenburg | 5h06 | 10:15 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
422 X 2000+ 2120 Mälartåg | 5:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h07 | 9:26 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3426 Västtrafik+ 166 SJ | 5:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h16 | 9:46 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3426 Västtrafik+ 166 SJ+ 21 VL | 5:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h45 | 10:15 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 168 SJ | 6:05 AM Gothenburg | 4h41 | 10:46 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
16 Västtrafik+ 168 SJ | 6:06 AM Gothenburg | 4h40 | 10:46 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
60 Västtrafik+ 168 SJ+ 21 VL | 6:12 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 5h03 | 11:15 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
424 X 2000+ 2124 Mälartåg | 6:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h07 | 10:26 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
168 SJ+ 21 VL | 6:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h46 | 11:15 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1 transfer | |
168 SJ | 6:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h17 | 10:46 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
18 Västtrafik · X5 Västtrafik+ 170 SJ+ 21 VL | 7:03 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h13 | 12:16 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
170 SJ+ 21 VL | 7:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h47 | 12:16 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1 transfer | |
170 SJ | 7:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h17 | 11:46 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3184 Västtrafik+ 428 X 2000+ 2132 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 7:54 AM Gothenburg | 5h22 | 1:16 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
25 Västtrafik+ 428 X 2000+ 2132 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 7:55 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h21 | 1:16 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
25 Västtrafik · X5 Västtrafik+ 428 X 2000+ 2132 Mälartåg | 7:55 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h21 | 1:16 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4 transfers | |
X5 Västtrafik+ 428 X 2000+ 2132 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 8:02 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 5h14 | 1:16 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
18 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ+ 21 VL | 8:02 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h14 | 1:16 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ | 8:05 AM Gothenburg | 4h41 | 12:46 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
16 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ | 8:06 AM Gothenburg | 4h40 | 12:46 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
428 X 2000+ 2132 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 8:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h57 | 1:16 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
428 X 2000+ 2132 Mälartåg | 8:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h07 | 12:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
172 SJ | 8:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h17 | 12:46 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 SJ+ 21 VL | 8:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h47 | 1:16 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1 transfer | |
18 Västtrafik+ 430 X 2000+ 2136 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 8:52 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h05 | 1:57 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
3188 Västtrafik+ 430 X 2000+ 2136 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 8:54 AM Gothenburg | 5h03 | 1:57 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 430 X 2000+ 2136 Mälartåg | 8:55 AM Gothenburg | 4h31 | 1:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 430 X 2000+ 2136 Mälartåg | 8:56 AM Gothenburg | 4h30 | 1:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
X5 Västtrafik+ 430 X 2000+ 2136 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 9:01 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 4h56 | 1:57 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
430 X 2000+ 2136 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 9:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h38 | 1:57 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
430 X 2000+ 2136 Mälartåg | 9:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h07 | 1:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
174 SJ | 9:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h17 | 1:46 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
18 Västtrafik · 16 Västtrafik+ 432 X 2000+ 2140 Mälartåg | 9:52 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h05 | 2:57 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 432 X 2000+ 2140 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 9:58 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 4h59 | 2:57 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
432 X 2000+ 2140 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 10:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h38 | 2:57 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
432 X 2000+ 2140 Mälartåg | 10:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h07 | 2:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
18 Västtrafik · 16 Västtrafik+ 434 X 2000+ 2144 Mälartåg | 10:53 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h04 | 3:57 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4 transfers | |
18 Västtrafik+ 434 X 2000+ 2144 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 10:53 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h04 | 3:57 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 434 X 2000+ 2144 Mälartåg | 10:56 AM Gothenburg | 4h30 | 3:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
X5 Västtrafik+ 434 X 2000+ 2144 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 11:01 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 4h56 | 3:57 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik · 3550 Västtrafik · 3452 Västtrafik+ 436 X 2000 | 11:15 AM Gothenburg | 5h11 | 4:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 4 transfers | |
18 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik+ 436 X 2000+ 2148 Mälartåg | 11:15 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h41 | 4:56 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4 transfers | |
18 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik+ 436 X 2000+ 2148 Mälartåg | 11:16 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 5h40 | 4:56 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4 transfers | |
434 X 2000+ 2144 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 11:18 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h39 | 3:57 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik · 3550 Västtrafik · 3452 Västtrafik+ 436 X 2000 | 11:18 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 5h38 | 4:56 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5 transfers | |
434 X 2000+ 2144 Mälartåg | 11:18 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h08 | 3:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
100 Västtrafik+ 436 X 2000+ 2148 Mälartåg | 11:29 AM Gothenburg | 4h57 | 4:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
178 SJ | 11:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h17 | 3:46 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3550 Västtrafik · 3452 Västtrafik+ 436 X 2000+ 2148 Mälartåg | 11:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h21 | 4:56 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4 transfers | |
3550 Västtrafik · 3452 Västtrafik+ 436 X 2000+ 2148 Mälartåg | 11:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h51 | 4:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 438 X 2000+ 2152 Mälartåg | 12:56 PM Gothenburg | 4h30 | 5:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
438 X 2000+ 2152 Mälartåg | 1:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h07 | 5:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
440 X 2000+ 2156 Mälartåg | 2:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h07 | 6:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
184 SJ | 2:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h17 | 6:46 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
25 Västtrafik+ 444 X 2000+ 2164 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 3:56 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h50 | 9:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
25 Västtrafik · 16 Västtrafik+ 444 X 2000+ 2164 Mälartåg | 3:56 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h50 | 9:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 444 X 2000+ 2164 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 4:02 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 5h44 | 9:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
444 X 2000+ 2164 Mälartåg | 4:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h07 | 8:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
444 X 2000+ 2164 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 4:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h27 | 9:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 446 X 2000+ 2168 Mälartåg | 4:57 PM Gothenburg | 4h29 | 9:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 446 X 2000+ 2168 Mälartåg | 4:58 PM Gothenburg | 4h28 | 9:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 446 X 2000+ 2168 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 5:02 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 5h44 | 10:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
446 X 2000+ 2168 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 5:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h27 | 10:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
446 X 2000+ 2168 Mälartåg | 5:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h07 | 9:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
16 Västtrafik+ 448 SJ 3000 · 192 SJ | 5:56 PM Gothenburg | 4h41 | 10:37 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 448 SJ 3000 · 192 SJ | 5:57 PM Gothenburg | 4h40 | 10:37 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Västerås
Distance 211 miles (340 km) |
Average train duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 00:22 |
Last train 23:57 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Gothenburg to Västerås start from as low as $19 (€15) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $52 (€42) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Gothenburg to Västerås trainsSJ, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Gothenburg and Västerås from $19 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Gothenburg to Västerås
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gothenburg to Västerås
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
- All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
- Hotel Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- Opposite the taxi station.
- Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13
- Bus lines: 60327, 61327, Flygbussarna
- Train lines: 029, FLX, MTRX, SJ Regionaltåg, SJ SJ3000, SJ X2000, Tågab, Västtågen, Öresundståg
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available 24/7 with access from Södra Ringvägen
- Frank Bistro
- Restaurang Varda
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- 5 SEK
- Elite Stadshotellet Västerås
- Best Western Hotel Esplanade
- Clarion Collection Hotel Etage
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Stockholm and other destinations
- Hall 2: waiting area and lockers
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Mälarbanan railway
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