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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Bålsta
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås to Bålsta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås to Bålsta will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 4 trains that leave Västerås for Bålsta on Sun, Jun 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 29 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.
9:48 PM0h29Västerås10:17 PMBålsta$61One-way0 transfers- 6:48 AM0h29Västerås7:17 AMBålsta$61One-way0 transfers
- 5:48 AM0h29Västerås6:17 AMBålsta$71One-way0 transfers
- 8:48 PM0h29Västerås9:17 PMBålsta$81One-way0 transfers
- 9:48 PM0h29Västerås10:17 PMBålsta$61One-way0 transfers
- 6:48 AM0h29Västerås7:17 AMBålsta$61One-way0 transfers
- 8:48 PM0h29Västerås9:17 PMBålsta$81One-way0 transfers
- 5:48 AM0h29Västerås6:17 AMBålsta$71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Västerås to Bålsta
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Bålsta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Västerås to Bålsta:
A bus is $1 (€0.87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Västerås to Bålsta costing on average $7 (€5).
Other travel options to Bålsta take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
The journey is about 9m faster (29m by train vs 38m by car) and roughly $7 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($7 (€5) vs $13 (€11)). 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 vy.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Västerås to Bålsta train times
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Bålsta trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:48 AM Västerås | 0h29 | 7:17 AM Bålsta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:54 AM Västerås | 0h35 | 7:29 AM Bålsta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:48 PM Västerås | 0h29 | 2:17 PM Bålsta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:48 PM Västerås | 0h29 | 10:17 PM Bålsta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
| 5:48 AM Västerås | 0h29 | 6:17 AM Bålsta | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Västerås to Bålsta
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Trains from Västerås to Bålsta run on average 52 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (55 km) distance in 28m.
Distance 34 miles (55 km) |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 52 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: SJ, vy from Västerås to Bålsta trainsSJ, vy trains will get you between Västerås and Bålsta from $4 (€3). 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 Västerås to Bålsta
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås to Bålsta 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 Bålsta, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Västerås to Bålsta
Most Västerås to Bålsta trains use the Västerås Centralstation to Bålsta, Futurum station pair, with some services arriving at Bålsta tågstation. Use this guide to compare Västerås and Bålsta train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Västerås station do trains to Bålsta leave from?
Getting to Västerås Centralstation from Västerås city centre
Västerås Centralstation 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 and drink
Food options include: Frank Bistro, Restaurang Varda
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Västerås Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Västerås Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Västerås Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Elite Stadshotellet Västerås, Best Western Hotel Esplanade, Clarion Collection Hotel Etage.
Which Bålsta station do trains from Västerås arrive at?
Getting to Bålsta tågstation from Bålsta city centre
Bålsta tågstation train station facilities and services
Bålsta tågstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bålsta tågstation.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bålsta tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bålsta tågstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bålsta tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bålsta tågstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bålsta tågstation: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Bålsta Gästgivaregård, Krägga Mansion.
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