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Rademachersmedjorna
Open-air heritage area with traditional buildings and farm settings. It offers an accessible look at everyday life in older Sörmland.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$9
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$15
Fastest journey on Sep 19
33 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
33 m
Trains on Sep 19
19
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås to Eskilstuna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås to Eskilstuna will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 19 trains from Västerås to Eskilstuna, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 33 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.
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12123 MälartågOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Eskilstuna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, while a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Västerås to Eskilstuna:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Västerås to Eskilstuna costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Eskilstuna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 31m.
The journey is about 3m faster (36m by train vs 39m by car) and roughly $0.07 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($10 vs $10). 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 Malartag, SJ.
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 to Eskilstuna trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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2135 Mälartåg+ 5 VL | 1:00 PM Västerås | 1h07 | 2:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
8535 Mälartåg+ 5 VL | 1:30 PM Västerås | 1h07 | 2:37 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2135 Mälartåg | 1:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h33 | 2:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 VL+ 2139 Mälartåg | 2:00 PM Västerås | 1h07 | 3:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
8535 Mälartåg | 2:04 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h33 | 2:37 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2139 Mälartåg | 2:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h33 | 3:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
8539 Mälartåg+ 5 VL | 2:42 PM Västerås | 0h55 | 3:37 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
8539 Mälartåg | 3:04 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h33 | 3:37 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2143 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 3:11 PM Västerås | 0h56 | 4:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2143 Mälartåg | 3:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h33 | 4:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 8543 Mälartåg | 3:41 PM Västerås | 0h56 | 4:37 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
8543 Mälartåg | 4:04 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h33 | 4:37 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2147 Mälartåg+ 5 VL | 4:11 PM Västerås | 0h56 | 5:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2147 Mälartåg | 4:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h33 | 5:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
8547 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 4:41 PM Västerås | 0h56 | 5:37 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
8547 Mälartåg | 5:04 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h33 | 5:37 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 2151 Mälartåg | 5:11 PM Västerås | 0h56 | 6:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2151 Mälartåg | 5:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h33 | 6:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
8551 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 5:41 PM Västerås | 0h57 | 6:38 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
8551 Mälartåg | 6:04 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h34 | 6:38 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 VL+ 2155 Mälartåg | 6:11 PM Västerås | 0h56 | 7:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2155 Mälartåg | 6:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h33 | 7:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 VL+ 2159 Mälartåg | 7:11 PM Västerås | 0h56 | 8:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2159 Mälartåg | 7:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h33 | 8:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 VL+ 2163 Mälartåg | 8:11 PM Västerås | 0h56 | 9:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2163 Mälartåg | 8:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h33 | 9:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 VL+ 2167 Mälartåg | 9:05 PM Västerås | 1h02 | 10:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2167 Mälartåg | 9:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h33 | 10:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
2171 Mälartåg+ 5 VL | 10:05 PM Västerås | 1h03 | 11:08 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2171 Mälartåg | 10:35 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h33 | 11:08 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
10911 Mälartåg+ 21 VL+ 804 UL · 874 UL | 1:29 AM Västerås | 6h31 | 8:00 AM Eskilstuna | 4 transfers | |
10911 Mälartåg+ 874 UL+ 1 Sörmlandstrafiken+ 804 UL | 2:03 AM Västerås Central Station | 5h57 | 8:00 AM Eskilstuna | 3 transfers | |
10911 Mälartåg+ 804 UL · 874 UL | 2:03 AM Västerås Central Station | 5h41 | 7:44 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
159 SJ+ 918 Mälartåg | 6:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 1h48 | 8:00 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
12111 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 7:19 AM Västerås | 0h48 | 8:07 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
12111 Mälartåg | 7:33 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h34 | 8:07 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
12115 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 8:19 AM Västerås | 0h48 | 9:07 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
12115 Mälartåg | 8:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h33 | 9:07 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
12119 Mälartåg+ 5 VL | 9:13 AM Västerås | 0h54 | 10:07 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
12119 Mälartåg | 9:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h33 | 10:07 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
12123 Mälartåg+ 5 VL | 10:13 AM Västerås | 0h54 | 11:07 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
12123 Mälartåg | 10:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h33 | 11:07 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
12127 Mälartåg+ 5 VL | 11:13 AM Västerås | 0h54 | 12:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
12127 Mälartåg | 11:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h33 | 12:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
12131 Mälartåg+ 5 VL | 12:13 PM Västerås | 0h54 | 1:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
12131 Mälartåg | 12:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h33 | 1:07 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
12131 Mälartåg+ 1 Sörmlandstrafiken | 12:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h46 | 1:20 PM Eskilstuna | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Västerås to Eskilstuna run on average 16 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 but you can travel from only $7 by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 17 miles (28 km) distance in 31m.
Distance 17 miles (28 km) |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 4:52 AM |
Last train 11:04 PM |
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Discover the best of Eskilstuna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Eskilstuna trip today.
Open-air heritage area with traditional buildings and farm settings. It offers an accessible look at everyday life in older Sörmland.
Eskilstuna’s main city museum presents local industrial, social, and cultural history. A strong first stop for understanding the city’s identity.
Industrial museum showcasing Bolinder-Munktell machinery, engines, and vehicles. It highlights the engineering heritage that shaped Eskilstuna.
Preserved 17th-century smithy quarter with workshops, shops, and cobbled lanes. It is one of Eskilstuna’s most atmospheric walking areas.
Central pedestrian street lined with shops and city life. A practical and lively route for visitors exploring the center on foot.
Main square in central Eskilstuna surrounded by civic buildings and commerce. It serves as a convenient hub and orientation point.
A classic Sörmland potato dumpling stuffed with pork and served with butter and lingonberries. A hearty regional dish tied to nearby Södermanland traditions.
Cured Baltic herring, often served on crispbread or with potatoes, sour cream, and chives. A staple of Swedish home cooking and festive tables.
Pan-fried herring, commonly served with mashed potatoes and lingonberries. Beloved in central Sweden for its simple, traditional flavors.
Established riverside restaurant serving Nordic and European dishes with a polished yet approachable atmosphere.
Well-known café and bakery for Swedish fika, pastries, sandwiches, and coffee in a relaxed daytime atmosphere.
Popular central gastropub known for burgers, grilled dishes, and craft beer in a lively casual setting.
Moderate for Sweden: hotels and dining cost more than smaller Baltics, but local transit is reasonable and many places are card-first.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxis can be rounded up; cafes usually do not require tips.
Official public transport app
Eskilstuna Centralstation -> Fristadstorget
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås to Eskilstuna 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 Eskilstuna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Västerås to Eskilstuna trains use the Västerås Centralstation to Eskilstuna Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Eskilstuna, Parken Zoo. Use this guide to compare Västerås and Eskilstuna 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.
Eskilstuna 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: Restaurant Eskilstuna Ölkultur, Restaurang Grappa
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Eskilstuna Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Eskilstuna Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Eskilstuna Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Eskilstuna Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eskilstuna Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Bolinder Munktell, Elite Stadshotellet Eskilstuna, Comfort Hotel Eskilstuna.
Eskilstuna, Parken Zoo is 1 km from Eskilstuna city centre. Public transport options include:
Eskilstuna, Parken Zoo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Eskilstuna, Parken Zoo. ATMs are aTMs available in the station.
Ticket office support is available at Eskilstuna, Parken Zoo.
Available at Eskilstuna, Parken Zoo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eskilstuna, Parken Zoo: Fully accessible for individuals with disabilities.
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