The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Copenhagen
Cheapest price
$96
Average price
$166
Fastest journey
6 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 10 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
498 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås to Copenhagen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås to Copenhagen will cost around $166 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $96.
It's difficult to get from Västerås to Copenhagen without transferring at least 2 times.
188 SJ · 1 SJ+
1029 Öresundstågen9:48 PM10h25Västerås Central Station8:13 AMCopenhagen Central Station$961One-way2 transfers
2115 Mälartåg+
527 X 2000+
1081 Öresundstågen8:34 AM6h10Västerås Central Station2:44 PMCopenhagen Central Station$1321One-way2 transfers
2151 Mälartåg+
545 X 2000+
1153 Öresundstågen5:34 PM6h14Västerås Central Station11:48 PMCopenhagen Central Station$1351One-way2 transfers
2115 Mälartåg+
527 X 2000+
1085 Öresundstågen8:34 AM6h39Västerås Central Station3:13 PMCopenhagen Central Station$1381One-way2 transfers
2115 Mälartåg+
527 X 2000+
1083 Öresundstågen8:34 AM6h24Västerås Central Station2:58 PMCopenhagen Central Station$1381One-way2 transfers
2139 Mälartåg+
539 X 2000+
1129 Öresundstågen2:34 PM6h10Västerås Central Station8:44 PMCopenhagen Central Station$1881One-way2 transfers
2135 Mälartåg+
537 X 2000+
1121 Öresundstågen1:34 PM6h10Västerås Central Station7:44 PMCopenhagen Central Station$1881One-way2 transfers
2103 Mälartåg+
521 X 2000+
1057 Öresundstågen5:34 AM6h10Västerås Central Station11:44 AMCopenhagen Central Station$1381One-way2 transfers
2143 Mälartåg+
541 X 2000+
1137 Öresundstågen3:34 PM6h10Västerås Central Station9:44 PMCopenhagen Central Station$1611One-way2 transfers
2107 Mälartåg+
523 X 2000+
1065 Öresundstågen6:34 AM6h10Västerås Central Station12:44 PMCopenhagen Central Station$1481One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Västerås to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $44.
Distance: 309 miles (498 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$98 Average price | $140 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $226 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 20m Average total duration 12h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Västerås to Copenhagen:
A bus is $31 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Västerås to Copenhagen costing on average $98 (€78).
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Västerås to Copenhagen costing on average $140 (€112).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 23m.
Bus takes on average 12h 50m.
The journey is about 13m faster (6h 23m by train vs 6h 36m by car) and roughly $128 (€102) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($98 (€78) vs $226 (€180)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Västerås to Copenhagen train times
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Copenhagen trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2103 Mälartåg+ 521 X 2000+ 1059 Öresundstågen | 5:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 6h24 | 11:58 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2103 Mälartåg+ 521 X 2000+ 1063 Öresundstågen | 5:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 6h54 | 12:28 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2103 Mälartåg+ 521 X 2000+ 1061 Öresundstågen | 5:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 6h39 | 12:13 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2103 Mälartåg+ 521 X 2000+ 1057 Öresundstågen | 5:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 6h10 | 11:44 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2107 Mälartåg+ 523 X 2000+ 1067 Öresundstågen | 6:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 6h24 | 12:58 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2107 Mälartåg+ 523 X 2000+ 1069 Öresundstågen | 6:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 6h39 | 1:13 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2107 Mälartåg+ 523 X 2000+ 1065 Öresundstågen | 6:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 6h10 | 12:44 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2107 Mälartåg+ 523 X 2000+ 1071 Öresundstågen | 6:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 6h54 | 1:28 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2111 Mälartåg+ 501 SJ 3000+ 1083 Öresundstågen | 7:33 AM Västerås Central Station | 7h25 | 2:58 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2111 Mälartåg+ 501 SJ 3000+ 1085 Öresundstågen | 7:33 AM Västerås Central Station | 7h40 | 3:13 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2111 Mälartåg+ 501 SJ 3000+ 1079 Öresundstågen | 7:33 AM Västerås Central Station | 6h55 | 2:28 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2111 Mälartåg+ 501 SJ 3000+ 1081 Öresundstågen | 7:33 AM Västerås Central Station | 7h11 | 2:44 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2115 Mälartåg+ 527 X 2000+ 1085 Öresundstågen | 8:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 6h39 | 3:13 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2115 Mälartåg+ 527 X 2000+ 1081 Öresundstågen | 8:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 6h10 | 2:44 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2115 Mälartåg+ 527 X 2000+ 1087 Öresundstågen | 8:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 6h54 | 3:28 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2115 Mälartåg+ 527 X 2000+ 1083 Öresundstågen | 8:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 6h24 | 2:58 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2135 Mälartåg+ 537 X 2000+ 1121 Öresundstågen | 1:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h10 | 7:44 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2135 Mälartåg+ 537 X 2000+ 1125 Öresundstågen | 1:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h39 | 8:13 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2135 Mälartåg+ 537 X 2000+ 1129 Öresundstågen | 1:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 7h10 | 8:44 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2135 Mälartåg+ 537 X 2000+ 1127 Öresundstågen | 1:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h54 | 8:28 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2139 Mälartåg+ 539 X 2000+ 1137 Öresundstågen | 2:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 7h10 | 9:44 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2139 Mälartåg+ 539 X 2000+ 1133 Öresundstågen | 2:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h39 | 9:13 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2139 Mälartåg+ 539 X 2000+ 1129 Öresundstågen | 2:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h10 | 8:44 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2139 Mälartåg+ 539 X 2000+ 1135 Öresundstågen | 2:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h54 | 9:28 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2143 Mälartåg+ 541 X 2000+ 1141 Öresundstågen | 3:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h39 | 10:13 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2143 Mälartåg+ 541 X 2000+ 1145 Öresundstågen | 3:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 7h10 | 10:44 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2143 Mälartåg+ 541 X 2000+ 1143 Öresundstågen | 3:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h54 | 10:28 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2143 Mälartåg+ 541 X 2000+ 1137 Öresundstågen | 3:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h10 | 9:44 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2147 Mälartåg+ 543 X 2000+ 1153 Öresundstågen | 4:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 7h14 | 11:48 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2147 Mälartåg+ 543 X 2000+ 1145 Öresundstågen | 4:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h10 | 10:44 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2147 Mälartåg+ 543 X 2000+ 1151 Öresundstågen | 4:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h51 | 11:25 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2147 Mälartåg+ 543 X 2000+ 1149 Öresundstågen | 4:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h39 | 11:13 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2151 Mälartåg+ 545 X 2000+ 1157 Öresundstågen | 5:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h40 | 12:14 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2151 Mälartåg+ 545 X 2000+ 1153 Öresundstågen | 5:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h14 | 11:48 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2155 Mälartåg+ 547 X 2000+ 1165 Öresundstågen | 6:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h51 | 1:25 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
188 SJ · 1 SJ+ 1029 Öresundstågen | 9:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 10h25 | 8:13 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Västerås to Copenhagen
Trains from Västerås to Copenhagen run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $63 (€50) but you can travel from only $31 (€24) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 309 miles (498 km) distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 309 miles (498 km) |
Average train duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€50) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 6h 10m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SJ, Snälltåget, Oresundstag, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Västerås to Copenhagen trainsSJ, Snälltåget, Oresundstag, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Västerås and Copenhagen from $31 (€24). 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 Copenhagen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås to Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Västerås to Copenhagen
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Astoria
- Copenhagen Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Ansgar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M3, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Ellehammersvej.
- Restaurant Aamanns
- Le Sommelier Bar & Bistro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- DKK 5
- Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport
- Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
- Zleep Hotel Copenhagen Airport
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Sweden and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Öresundståg
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours.
- Restaurant Rasoi - Indian Cuisine
- Brasserie Storm
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- AC Hotel by Marriott Bella Sky Copenhagen
- Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers
- Cabinn Metro Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M1
- Train: Regional trains
- Bus: Several lines available
Most popular train connections from Västerås
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