- Must visit
Vasa Museum
Maritime museum built around the preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. One of Stockholm’s most famous cultural attractions and widely considered essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås Central Station to Stockholm Central Station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås Central Station to Stockholm Central Station will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 17 trains that leave Västerås Central Station for Stockholm Central Station on Sat, Jul 11, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 91 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 56 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
156 SJ
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188 SJ
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184 SJOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås Central Station to Stockholm Central Station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Västerås Central Station to Stockholm Central Station:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Västerås Central Station to Stockholm Central Station costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Stockholm Central Station take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
The journey is about 1m faster (1h 14m by train vs 1h 15m by car) and roughly $13 (€10) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $23 (€19)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SJ, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ), Tågkompaniet, Vy Travel AB.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Västerås Central Station to Stockholm Central Station trains for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
156 SJ | 5:48 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 6:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
108 SJ | 6:14 AM Västerås Central Station | 1h00 | 7:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
110 SJ | 7:17 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h58 | 8:15 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
160 SJ | 7:52 AM Västerås Central Station | 1h00 | 8:52 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
112 SJ | 8:17 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h57 | 9:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 SJ | 8:52 AM Västerås Central Station | 1h00 | 9:52 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 SJ | 9:52 AM Västerås Central Station | 1h00 | 10:52 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
166 SJ | 10:52 AM Västerås Central Station | 1h00 | 11:52 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 SJ | 11:52 AM Västerås Central Station | 1h00 | 12:52 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
170 SJ | 12:52 PM Västerås Central Station | 1h00 | 1:52 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 SJ | 1:52 PM Västerås Central Station | 1h00 | 2:52 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
176 SJ | 3:52 PM Västerås Central Station | 1h00 | 4:52 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 SJ | 4:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 5:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
180 SJ | 5:52 PM Västerås Central Station | 1h00 | 6:52 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
182 SJ | 6:49 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h55 | 7:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 SJ | 7:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 8:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
186 SJ | 8:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 9:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
188 SJ | 9:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 10:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
190 SJ | 10:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 11:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Västerås Central Station to Stockholm Central Station run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:48, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 56 miles (91 km) distance in 54m.
Distance 56 miles (91 km) |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 3:48 AM |
Last train 9:48 PM |
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Swedish meatballs, usually served with creamy gravy, lingonberries, and mashed potatoes. It is one of Sweden’s most iconic comfort foods.
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Stockholm is costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and alcohol are pricey, but public transport and lunch specials can reduce daily costs.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås Central Station to Stockholm Central Station 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 Stockholm Central Station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Västerås Central Station to Stockholm Central Station trains use the Västerås Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Västerås Central Station and Stockholm Central Station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Nearby hotels include Freys Hotel, Nordic Light Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel.
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