- Must visit
Vallby Friluftsmuseum
Open-air museum with historic buildings, farm environments, and seasonal programs presenting regional life and traditions.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linköping to Västerås is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linköping to Västerås will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
It's difficult to get from Linköping to Västerås without transferring at least 2 times.
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12128 Mälartåg · 62128 Mälartåg · 12128 MälartågOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linköping to Västerås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Linköping to Västerås:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linköping to Västerås costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Västerås take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Malartag.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Linköping to Västerås trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
528 X 2000 · 175 SJ | 10:54 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h16 | 2:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+ 12136 Mälartåg | 10:55 AM Linköping | 3h31 | 2:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
12136 Mälartåg+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 11:51 AM Linköping | 2h35 | 2:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
592 X 2000 · 179 SJ+ 530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken | 11:55 AM Linköping | 4h15 | 4:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
12136 Mälartåg | 12:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 2h16 | 2:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
592 X 2000 · 179 SJ+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 12:21 PM Linköping | 3h49 | 4:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
592 X 2000 · 179 SJ | 12:54 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h16 | 4:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
12144 Mälartåg+ 16 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken | 12:55 PM Linköping | 3h31 | 4:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
12144 Mälartåg+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 1:21 PM Linköping | 3h05 | 4:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
536 X 2000 · 183 SJ+ 530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken | 1:55 PM Linköping | 4h17 | 6:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
12144 Mälartåg | 2:00 PM Linköping Central Station | 2h26 | 4:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
536 X 2000 · 183 SJ+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 2:21 PM Linköping | 3h51 | 6:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 12152 Mälartåg · 62152 Mälartåg · 12152 Mälartåg | 2:51 PM Linköping | 3h35 | 6:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
536 X 2000 · 183 SJ | 2:54 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h18 | 6:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken · 8745 Östgötapendeln+ 8178 Tåg i Bergslagen | 2:55 PM Linköping | 3h52 | 6:47 PM Västerås Central Station | 4 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken · 8745 Östgötapendeln+ 8178 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 182 SJ | 3:21 PM Linköping | 3h26 | 6:47 PM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
12152 Mälartåg · 62152 Mälartåg · 12152 Mälartåg | 3:37 PM Linköping Central Station | 2h49 | 6:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8745 Östgötapendeln+ 8178 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 182 SJ | 3:46 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h01 | 6:47 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2160 Mälartåg · 62160 Mälartåg · 2160 Mälartåg+ 10 Östgötatrafiken | 4:25 PM Linköping | 4h01 | 8:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 4 transfers | |
2160 Mälartåg · 62160 Mälartåg · 2160 Mälartåg+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 4:51 PM Linköping | 3h35 | 8:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
2160 Mälartåg · 62160 Mälartåg · 2160 Mälartåg | 5:35 PM Linköping Central Station | 2h51 | 8:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
544 X 2000 · 191 SJ+ 530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken | 5:55 PM Linköping | 4h15 | 10:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
544 X 2000 · 191 SJ+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 6:21 PM Linköping | 3h49 | 10:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2168 Mälartåg · 62168 Mälartåg · 2168 Mälartåg+ 16 Östgötatrafiken | 6:25 PM Linköping | 4h01 | 10:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 4 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 2168 Mälartåg · 62168 Mälartåg · 2168 Mälartåg | 6:51 PM Linköping | 3h35 | 10:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
544 X 2000 · 191 SJ | 6:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h14 | 10:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
546 X 2000 · 193 SJ+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 7:21 PM Linköping | 3h49 | 11:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2168 Mälartåg · 62168 Mälartåg · 2168 Mälartåg | 7:35 PM Linköping Central Station | 2h51 | 10:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
546 X 2000 · 193 SJ | 7:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h13 | 11:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
530 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+ 12120 Mälartåg · 62120 Mälartåg | 5:45 AM Linköping | 4h41 | 10:26 AM Västerås Central Station | 4 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 12120 Mälartåg · 62120 Mälartåg · 12120 Mälartåg | 6:51 AM Linköping | 3h35 | 10:26 AM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken · 8712 Östgötapendeln+ 224 Mälartåg | 7:20 AM Linköping | 4h50 | 12:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 4 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken · 8712 Östgötapendeln+ 224 Mälartåg+ 171 SJ | 7:21 AM Linköping | 4h49 | 12:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
12120 Mälartåg · 62120 Mälartåg · 12120 Mälartåg | 7:37 AM Linköping Central Station | 2h49 | 10:26 AM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8712 Östgötapendeln+ 224 Mälartåg+ 171 SJ | 7:45 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h25 | 12:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 12128 Mälartåg · 62128 Mälartåg · 12128 Mälartåg | 8:51 AM Linköping | 3h35 | 12:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
539 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken · 8721 Östgötapendeln+ 8170 Tåg i Bergslagen | 8:55 AM Linköping | 3h52 | 12:47 PM Västerås Central Station | 4 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken · 8721 Östgötapendeln+ 8170 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 170 SJ | 9:21 AM Linköping | 3h26 | 12:47 PM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
12128 Mälartåg · 62128 Mälartåg · 12128 Mälartåg | 9:35 AM Linköping Central Station | 2h51 | 12:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8721 Östgötapendeln+ 8170 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 170 SJ | 9:46 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h01 | 12:47 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 528 X 2000 · 175 SJ | 9:55 AM Linköping | 4h15 | 2:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 528 X 2000 · 175 SJ | 10:21 AM Linköping | 3h49 | 2:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Linköping to Västerås run on average 47 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 89 miles (144 km) distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 89 miles (144 km) |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 47 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Discover the best of Västerås — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Västerås trip today.
Open-air museum with historic buildings, farm environments, and seasonal programs presenting regional life and traditions.
Regional museum with exhibitions on Västmanland history, archaeology, design, and local culture in central Västerås.
City art museum showing contemporary art, photography, and changing exhibitions in the Karlsgatan cultural area.
Large outdoor area with forest trails, shoreline views, and nature walks, very popular for active local recreation.
Hilltop park and walking area with city views, sculptures, and a relaxed local atmosphere close to the center.
Central square surrounded by historic urban fabric, shops, and regular city life, ideal as a starting point.
Crispy Swedish potato pancakes traditionally served with fried pork and lingonberries, a classic comfort dish widely eaten in central Sweden.
Cured salmon with dill, sugar, and salt, usually served with hovmästarsås. It is a staple of Swedish festive and everyday dining.
Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes, cream sauce, lingonberries, and pickled cucumber, one of the country’s most iconic meals.
A well-known central Västerås restaurant with a polished bistro style, strong seasonal cooking, and an upscale but relaxed atmosphere.
A stylish dining option inside the landmark Steam Hotel, known for its atmospheric industrial setting and higher-end hotel restaurant experience.
An established steakhouse-style restaurant recognized for grilled dishes, quality ingredients, and a modern dining room in central Västerås.
Sweden is pricey for many visitors. Everyday dining and coffee cost more than in much of Europe, though local transport and casual lunches are manageable.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Västerås Central Station, Västerås -> Västerås City Center, Västerås
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