The cheapest and fastest trains from Linköping to Västerås
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
2 h 16 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
43
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 $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 43 trains that leave Linköping for Västerås on Sat, Mar 21, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct trains cover the 144 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.
536 X 2000 · 183 SJ
2 SJ · 163 SJ
532 X 2000 · 179 SJ
1 Östgötatrafiken+
2 SJ · 163 SJ
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+
2 SJ · 163 SJ
2160 Mälartåg
2168 Mälartåg
12144 Mälartåg
12136 Mälartåg
12152 MälartågTravel Information
Compare train and bus for Linköping to Västerås
Omio 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 50m. 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 $26.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Live departures
Linköping to Västerås train times
The table below shows live departures for Linköping to Västerås trains for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 550 X 2000+ 994 Mälartåg+ 848 UL | 8:21 PM Linköping | 9h04 | 5:25 AM Västerås Central Station | 4 transfers | |
550 X 2000+ 994 Mälartåg+ 848 UL+ 569 VL | 8:54 PM Linköping Central Station | 8h31 | 5:25 AM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 2 SJ · 163 SJ | 12:55 AM Linköping | 6h15 | 7:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 2 SJ · 163 SJ | 2:18 AM Linköping | 4h52 | 7:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2 SJ · 163 SJ | 2:53 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h17 | 7:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 12120 Mälartåg | 6:19 AM Linköping | 3h07 | 9:26 AM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 12120 Mälartåg | 6:51 AM Linköping | 2h35 | 9:26 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
539 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 524 X 2000 · 171 SJ | 6:54 AM Linköping | 4h16 | 11:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
12120 Mälartåg | 7:10 AM Linköping Central Station | 2h16 | 9:26 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 524 X 2000 · 171 SJ | 7:21 AM Linköping | 3h49 | 11:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+ 12128 Mälartåg | 7:54 AM Linköping | 3h32 | 11:26 AM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
524 X 2000 · 171 SJ | 7:56 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h14 | 11:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 12128 Mälartåg | 8:41 AM Linköping | 2h45 | 11:26 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 528 X 2000 · 175 SJ | 8:54 AM Linköping | 4h16 | 1:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
12128 Mälartåg | 9:10 AM Linköping Central Station | 2h16 | 11:26 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 528 X 2000 · 175 SJ | 9:26 AM Linköping | 3h44 | 1:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
528 X 2000 · 175 SJ | 9:54 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h16 | 1:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+ 12136 Mälartåg | 9:55 AM Linköping | 3h31 | 1:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 12136 Mälartåg | 10:41 AM Linköping | 2h45 | 1:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 532 X 2000 · 179 SJ | 10:55 AM Linköping | 4h15 | 3:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
12136 Mälartåg | 11:10 AM Linköping Central Station | 2h16 | 1:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 532 X 2000 · 179 SJ | 11:26 AM Linköping | 3h44 | 3:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
532 X 2000 · 179 SJ | 11:54 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h16 | 3:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
539 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 12144 Mälartåg | 11:55 AM Linköping | 3h31 | 3:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 12144 Mälartåg | 12:41 PM Linköping | 2h45 | 3:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 536 X 2000 · 183 SJ | 12:55 PM Linköping | 4h17 | 5:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
12144 Mälartåg | 1:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 2h16 | 3:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 536 X 2000 · 183 SJ | 1:26 PM Linköping | 3h46 | 5:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
536 X 2000 · 183 SJ | 1:54 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h18 | 5:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+ 12152 Mälartåg | 1:55 PM Linköping | 3h31 | 5:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 12152 Mälartåg | 2:41 PM Linköping | 2h45 | 5:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
12152 Mälartåg | 3:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 2h16 | 5:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+ 2160 Mälartåg | 3:55 PM Linköping | 3h31 | 7:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 2160 Mälartåg | 4:41 PM Linköping | 2h45 | 7:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 544 X 2000 · 191 SJ | 4:55 PM Linköping | 4h15 | 9:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
2160 Mälartåg | 5:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 2h16 | 7:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 544 X 2000 · 191 SJ | 5:21 PM Linköping | 3h49 | 9:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
539 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 2168 Mälartåg | 5:24 PM Linköping | 4h02 | 9:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
544 X 2000 · 191 SJ | 5:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h14 | 9:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 2168 Mälartåg | 6:41 PM Linköping | 2h45 | 9:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2168 Mälartåg | 7:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 2h16 | 9:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 550 X 2000+ 10994 Mälartåg | 7:25 PM Linköping | 10h00 | 5:25 AM Västerås Central Station | 5 transfers | |
3900 Snälltåget+ 195 SJ | 7:30 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h10 | 11:40 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Linköping to Västerås
Trains from Linköping to Västerås run on average 49 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, 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 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 49 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Malartag, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ), ÖstgötaTrafiken, Mälartåg from Linköping to Västerås trainsMalartag, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ), ÖstgötaTrafiken, Mälartåg trains will get you between Linköping and Västerås from $19 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖstgötaTrafiken
Mälartåg
FAQs: Trains from Linköping to Västerås
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Linköping 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 Linköping to Västerås
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Short stay parking is available nearby.
- Restaurant Hamlet
- Yogi
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 10
- Clarion Collection Hotel Slottsparken
- Scandic Linköping City
- Elite Stora Hotellet
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Stockholm, Malmö, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Södra stambanan line
- 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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