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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Västerås

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

$61

Average price

$87

Fastest journey

4 h 2 m

Average duration

4 h 3 m

Trains per day

Distance

340 km

Cheap tickets

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 $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.

Fast trains

Of the 52 trains that leave Gothenburg for Västerås on Sat, Jul 12, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 340 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 2 m .

On Sat, Jul 12 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.

186 SJ · 80188 SJ

05:02PM4h34

Gothenburg Centralstation

09:36PMVästerås Central Station

$611One-way

1 transfer

422 X 2000+ Malartag

12120 Mälartåg

06:24AM4h02

Gothenburg Centralstation

10:26AMVästerås Central Station

$621One-way

1 transfer

60 Västtrafik+

186 SJ · 80188 SJ

04:39PM4h57

Gothenburg

09:36PMVästerås Central Station

$661One-way

2 transfers

60 Västtrafik+

186 SJ · 80188 SJ

04:38PM4h58

Gothenburg

09:36PMVästerås Central Station

$661One-way

2 transfers

166 SJ · 80168 SJ

07:02AM4h34

Gothenburg Centralstation

11:36AMVästerås Central Station

$681One-way

1 transfer

Travel 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 €16. 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 €16, and a flight costs an average of €74.

Distance: 210 miles (339 km)

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Most popular Train	Flight	Bus
€45 Average price Cheapest	€217 Average price	€52 Average price
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions	0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular airline	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Gothenburg to Västerås train times

Showing trains for today, Friday, July 11

Last updated at 12:28 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
420 X 2000+2116 Mälartåg	2:44 AM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h42	7:26 AM Västerås Central Station	1 transfer
60 Västtrafik+422 X 2000+2120 Mälartåg	4:01 AM Gothenburg	4h25	8:26 AM Västerås Central Station	2 transfers
164 SJ+21 VL	4:02 AM Gothenburg Centralstation	5h08	9:10 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	1 transfer
164 SJ	4:02 AM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h34	8:36 AM Västerås Central Station	0 transfersDirect
60 Västtrafik+422 X 2000+2120 Mälartåg	4:02 AM Gothenburg	4h24	8:26 AM Västerås Central Station	2 transfers
422 X 2000+2120 Mälartåg+21 VL	4:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h46	9:10 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	2 transfers
422 X 2000+2120 Mälartåg	4:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h02	8:26 AM Västerås Central Station	1 transfer
424 X 2000+2124 Mälartåg+21 VL	5:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h51	10:10 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	2 transfers
424 X 2000+2124 Mälartåg	5:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h07	9:26 AM Västerås Central Station	1 transfer
60 Västtrafik+426 X 2000+2128 Mälartåg+21 VL	5:56 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken	5h14	11:10 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	3 transfers
426 X 2000+2128 Mälartåg+21 VL	6:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h51	11:10 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	2 transfers
426 X 2000+2128 Mälartåg	6:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h07	10:26 AM Västerås Central Station	1 transfer
X5 Västtrafik+428 X 2000+2132 Mälartåg+21 VL	7:02 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken	5h08	12:10 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	3 transfers
428 X 2000+2132 Mälartåg	7:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h07	11:26 AM Västerås Central Station	1 transfer
428 X 2000+2132 Mälartåg+21 VL	7:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h51	12:10 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	2 transfers
25 Västtrafik · X5 Västtrafik+430 X 2000+2136 Mälartåg	8:00 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen	4h58	12:58 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	4 transfers
60 Västtrafik+430 X 2000+2136 Mälartåg	8:02 AM Gothenburg	4h24	12:26 PM Västerås Central Station	2 transfers
60 Västtrafik+430 X 2000+2136 Mälartåg	8:03 AM Gothenburg	4h23	12:26 PM Västerås Central Station	2 transfers
X5 Västtrafik+430 X 2000+2136 Mälartåg+21 VL	8:06 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken	4h52	12:58 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	3 transfers
430 X 2000+2136 Mälartåg+21 VL	8:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h34	12:58 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	2 transfers
430 X 2000+2136 Mälartåg	8:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h02	12:26 PM Västerås Central Station	1 transfer
25 Västtrafik · X5 Västtrafik+432 X 2000+2140 Mälartåg	9:00 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen	4h58	1:58 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	4 transfers
60 Västtrafik+432 X 2000+2140 Mälartåg	9:02 AM Gothenburg	4h24	1:26 PM Västerås Central Station	2 transfers
60 Västtrafik+432 X 2000+2140 Mälartåg	9:03 AM Gothenburg	4h23	1:26 PM Västerås Central Station	2 transfers
X5 Västtrafik+432 X 2000+2140 Mälartåg+21 VL	9:06 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken	4h52	1:58 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	3 transfers
432 X 2000+2140 Mälartåg+21 VL	9:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h34	1:58 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	2 transfers
432 X 2000+2140 Mälartåg	9:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h02	1:26 PM Västerås Central Station	1 transfer
16 Västtrafik+434 X 2000+2144 Mälartåg	9:59 AM Gothenburg	4h27	2:26 PM Västerås Central Station	2 transfers
16 Västtrafik+434 X 2000+2144 Mälartåg+21 VL	10:02 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken	4h56	2:58 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	3 transfers
434 X 2000+2144 Mälartåg	10:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h07	2:26 PM Västerås Central Station	1 transfer
434 X 2000+2144 Mälartåg+21 VL	10:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h39	2:58 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	2 transfers
25 Västtrafik+436 X 2000+2148 Mälartåg+21 VL	11:00 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen	4h58	3:58 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	3 transfers
25 Västtrafik · X5 Västtrafik+436 X 2000+2148 Mälartåg	11:00 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen	4h58	3:58 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	4 transfers
60 Västtrafik+436 X 2000+2148 Mälartåg	11:02 AM Gothenburg	4h24	3:26 PM Västerås Central Station	2 transfers
60 Västtrafik+436 X 2000+2148 Mälartåg	11:03 AM Gothenburg	4h23	3:26 PM Västerås Central Station	2 transfers
436 X 2000+2148 Mälartåg	11:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h02	3:26 PM Västerås Central Station	1 transfer
436 X 2000+2148 Mälartåg+21 VL	11:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h34	3:58 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	2 transfers
25 Västtrafik · X5 Västtrafik+438 X 2000+2152 Mälartåg	12:00 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen	5h16	5:16 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	4 transfers
25 Västtrafik+438 X 2000+2152 Mälartåg+21 VL	12:00 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen	5h16	5:16 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	3 transfers
60 Västtrafik+438 X 2000+2152 Mälartåg	12:02 PM Gothenburg	4h24	4:26 PM Västerås Central Station	2 transfers
60 Västtrafik+438 X 2000+2152 Mälartåg	12:03 PM Gothenburg	4h23	4:26 PM Västerås Central Station	2 transfers
X5 Västtrafik+438 X 2000+2152 Mälartåg+21 VL	12:06 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken	5h10	5:16 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	3 transfers
438 X 2000+2152 Mälartåg	12:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h02	4:26 PM Västerås Central Station	1 transfer
438 X 2000+2152 Mälartåg+21 VL	12:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h52	5:16 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	2 transfers
182 SJ	1:02 PM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h32	5:34 PM Västerås Central Station	0 transfersDirect
182 SJ+21 VL	1:02 PM Gothenburg Centralstation	5h14	6:16 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	1 transfer
16 Västtrafik+440 X 2000+2156 Mälartåg+21 VL	1:05 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken	5h11	6:16 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	3 transfers
440 X 2000+2156 Mälartåg	1:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h02	5:26 PM Västerås Central Station	1 transfer
440 X 2000+2156 Mälartåg+21 VL	1:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h52	6:16 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	2 transfers
X5 Västtrafik+442 X 2000+2160 Mälartåg+21 VL	2:02 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken	5h44	7:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	3 transfers
442 X 2000+2160 Mälartåg+21 VL	2:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation	5h27	7:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	2 transfers
442 X 2000+2160 Mälartåg	2:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h07	6:26 PM Västerås Central Station	1 transfer
186 SJ	3:02 PM Gothenburg Centralstation	5h15	8:17 PM Västerås Central Station	0 transfersDirect
186 SJ+21 VL	3:02 PM Gothenburg Centralstation	5h44	8:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	1 transfer
X5 Västtrafik+444 X 2000+2164 Mälartåg+21 VL	3:02 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken	5h44	8:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	3 transfers
444 X 2000+2164 Mälartåg+21 VL	3:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation	5h27	8:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	2 transfers
444 X 2000+2164 Mälartåg	3:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h07	7:26 PM Västerås Central Station	1 transfer
25 Västtrafik · 16 Västtrafik+446 X 2000+2168 Mälartåg	3:59 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen	5h47	9:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	4 transfers
25 Västtrafik+446 X 2000+2168 Mälartåg+21 VL	3:59 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen	5h47	9:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	3 transfers
60 Västtrafik+446 X 2000+2168 Mälartåg	4:02 PM Gothenburg	4h24	8:26 PM Västerås Central Station	2 transfers
60 Västtrafik+446 X 2000+2168 Mälartåg	4:03 PM Gothenburg	4h23	8:26 PM Västerås Central Station	2 transfers
446 X 2000+2168 Mälartåg+21 VL	4:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation	5h22	9:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	2 transfers
446 X 2000+2168 Mälartåg	4:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation	4h02	8:26 PM Västerås Central Station	1 transfer
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Västerås

Sweden

Trains from Gothenburg to Västerås run on average 24 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

210 miles (339 km)

Average train duration

4h 15m

Cheapest ticket price

$20 (€16)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 26m

First train

00:22

Last train

23:57

Price information

Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik and Swedish Railways (SJ) from Gothenburg to Västerås trains

You can travel by train from Gothenburg to Västerås with SJ, Västtrafik and Swedish Railways (SJ) for as low as $18 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

SJ is a Swedish train company that offers a wide range of services to its passengers. It operates high-speed trains, regional trains, and night trains, all of which are comfortable and reliable. The high-speed trains, X2000, are the fastest way to travel between cities, while the regional trains, Pågatåg, are perfect for shorter trips. The night trains, SJ Nattåg, offer a comfortable way to travel overnight. SJ offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and SJ Prio tickets, which offer discounts for frequent travelers. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.

Gothenburg to Västerås train information with SJ:

Average Duration: 3 h 13 min
Cheapest Price: $18

Västtrafik is a public transport provider in Sweden, offering a wide range of services to its customers. It operates a network of trains, buses, trams and ferries, with services running from early morning to late at night. The trains come in a variety of types, including regional, express and night trains. Regional trains are the most common, providing frequent stops and connecting smaller towns and cities. Express trains are faster, with fewer stops, while night trains offer overnight journeys. Västtrafik offers a range of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power outlets and a café car. The most popular routes for Västtrafik are between Gothenburg and Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, and Gothenburg and Oslo. These routes offer frequent services and provide a convenient way to travel between the cities.

Train information from Gothenburg to Västerås with Västtrafik:

Average Duration: 3 h 44 min
Cheapest Price: $45
Västtrafik frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Gothenburg to Västerås

FAQs: Travel by train from Gothenburg to Västerås easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gothenburg to Västerås.

Cheap train tickets from Gothenburg to Västerås can start from as little as $18 (€14) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Gothenburg to Västerås is $44 (€35); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Gothenburg to Västerås train travel time is 3 h 13 min for the 210 mile (339 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Gothenburg to Västerås leaves at 3: 40AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Gothenburg to Västerås leaves at 8: 24PM.

Yes, there are 10 direct trains a day from Gothenburg to Västerås with SJ or Swedish Railways (SJ). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the trip from Gothenburg to Västerås you can take a train with SJ, Västtrafik or Swedish Railways (SJ). Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Västerås from Gothenburg on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 24PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Gothenburg Centralstation, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Västerås Central Station, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Västerås from Gothenburg is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 13 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Gothenburg to Västerås by train is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Gothenburg and Västerås including taking a train, bus or flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Gothenburg to Västerås

Gothenburg

Västerås

The major train station for departures in Gothenburg is Göteborg Centralstation. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Göteborg Centralstation for your trip from Gothenburg to Västerås.

Göteborg Centralstation Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Drottningtorget 5, 411 03 Gothenburg, Sweden

Phone Number

+46 841062600

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30

Wifi

The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.

Lockers

There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.

Dining

Burger King
Espresso House
Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
Franks gatukök
Fruit & Berry
Happy M Kitchen
Le Croissant
Lilla London
Metropolitan
Mr. Shou
& many more

Accessibility

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

Hotel Royal
Hotel Pigalle
ProfilHotels | Opera

Ticket Office

Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30

Information Desk

Opposite the taxi station.

Public transit options for Göteborg Centralstation

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