The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Gothenburg
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
4 h 8 m
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Trains per day
82
Distance
340 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås to Gothenburg will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 82 trains that leave Västerås for Gothenburg on Sun, Dec 21, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 340 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 8 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 4 h 8 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.
21 VL+
186 SJ · 453 X 2000
183 SJ
181 SJ
21 VL+
183 SJ
21 VL+
181 SJ
12159 Mälartåg+
449 X 2000
12151 Mälartåg+
445 X 2000
12143 Mälartåg+
441 X 2000
12119 Mälartåg+
429 X 2000
12127 Mälartåg+
433 X 2000Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Västerås to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €57.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Västerås to Gothenburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Gothenburg trains for tomorrow, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21 VL+ 12111 Mälartåg+ 425 X 2000+ 60 Västtrafik | 6:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h57 | 11:08 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 4 transfers | |
21 VL+ 12111 Mälartåg+ 425 X 2000+ 60 Västtrafik | 6:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h48 | 10:59 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 3 transfers | |
21 VL+ 12111 Mälartåg+ 425 X 2000+ 18 Västtrafik | 6:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h57 | 11:08 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3 transfers | |
21 VL+ 12111 Mälartåg+ 425 X 2000 | 6:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h31 | 10:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
12111 Mälartåg+ 425 X 2000 | 6:33 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h09 | 10:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
21 VL+ 165 SJ+ 60 Västtrafik | 7:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h28 | 12:39 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 165 SJ+ 60 Västtrafik · 18 Västtrafik | 7:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h34 | 12:45 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3 transfers | |
21 VL+ 165 SJ | 7:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h12 | 12:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
21 VL+ 165 SJ+ 18 Västtrafik | 7:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h34 | 12:45 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2 transfers | |
163 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken+ 7041 Tågab | 7:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 11h28 | 6:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
163 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken+ 634 SJ 3000 | 7:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 9h11 | 4:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
163 SJ | 7:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h11 | 11:23 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken+ 7027 Tågab | 7:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 8h11 | 3:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
165 SJ | 8:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h11 | 12:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
12119 Mälartåg+ 429 X 2000 | 8:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h08 | 12:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
12119 Mälartåg+ 629 SJ 3000+ 7041 Tågab | 8:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 10h06 | 6:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
12119 Mälartåg+ 629 SJ 3000+ 7027 Tågab+ 171 SJ | 8:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 6h49 | 3:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
12119 Mälartåg+ 629 SJ 3000 · 634 SJ 3000 · 173 SJ | 8:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 7h49 | 4:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
21 VL+ 167 SJ+ 60 Västtrafik | 8:43 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h56 | 1:39 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 167 SJ | 8:43 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h40 | 1:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
21 VL+ 167 SJ+ 60 Västtrafik · 18 Västtrafik | 8:43 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h03 | 1:46 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3 transfers | |
167 SJ | 9:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h11 | 1:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
167 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken+ 674 SJ | 9:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 11h11 | 8:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
167 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken+ 634 SJ 3000 | 9:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 7h11 | 4:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
167 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken+ 7041 Tågab | 9:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 9h28 | 6:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
21 VL+ 169 SJ+ 60 Västtrafik · 18 Västtrafik | 9:43 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h03 | 2:46 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3 transfers | |
21 VL+ 169 SJ | 9:43 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h40 | 2:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
21 VL+ 169 SJ+ 60 Västtrafik | 9:43 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h56 | 2:39 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 2 transfers | |
169 SJ | 10:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h11 | 2:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
12127 Mälartåg+ 433 X 2000 | 10:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h08 | 2:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
8947 Vy Tåg AB+ 7041 Tågab | 10:54 AM Västerås Central Station | 7h46 | 6:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
8947 Vy Tåg AB+ 674 SJ · 181 SJ | 10:54 AM Västerås Central Station | 9h29 | 8:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
8947 Vy Tåg AB · 8946 Vy Tåg AB+ 179 SJ | 10:54 AM Västerås Central Station | 8h29 | 7:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
171 SJ · 665 SJ · 648 SJ 3000 · 451 X 2000 | 11:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 12h30 | 11:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
171 SJ · 665 SJ · 677 SJ · 3979 SJ | 11:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 12h38 | 11:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
171 SJ | 11:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h11 | 3:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 SJ · 665 SJ+ 7041 Tågab | 11:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 7h28 | 6:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 173 SJ+ 60 Västtrafik | 11:43 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h56 | 4:39 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 173 SJ+ 60 Västtrafik · 18 Västtrafik | 11:43 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h01 | 4:44 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3 transfers | |
21 VL+ 173 SJ | 11:43 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h40 | 4:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
173 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken+ 674 SJ | 12:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 8h11 | 8:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
173 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken+ 677 SJ | 12:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 11h38 | 11:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
173 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken+ 8946 Vy Tåg AB | 12:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 7h11 | 7:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
173 SJ | 12:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h11 | 4:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
12135 Mälartåg+ 7041 Tågab+ 674 SJ · 181 SJ | 12:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 7h49 | 8:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
12135 Mälartåg+ 437 X 2000 | 12:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h08 | 4:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
12135 Mälartåg+ 7041 Tågab+ 677 SJ · 3979 SJ | 12:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 11h16 | 11:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
12135 Mälartåg+ 7041 Tågab+ 8946 Vy Tåg AB+ 179 SJ | 12:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h49 | 7:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
175 SJ | 1:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h11 | 5:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 177 SJ+ 18 Västtrafik | 1:43 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h06 | 6:49 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 177 SJ | 1:43 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h40 | 6:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
177 SJ · 669 SJ · 648 SJ 3000 · 451 X 2000 | 2:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 9h31 | 11:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
177 SJ · 669 SJ · 677 SJ · 3979 SJ | 2:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 9h39 | 11:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
177 SJ | 2:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h12 | 6:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
12143 Mälartåg+ 441 X 2000 | 2:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h08 | 6:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
21 VL+ 179 SJ | 2:43 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h40 | 7:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
21 VL+ 179 SJ+ 18 Västtrafik | 2:43 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h05 | 7:48 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2 transfers | |
179 SJ | 3:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h11 | 7:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
179 SJ · 643 SJ 3000 · 677 SJ · 3979 SJ | 3:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 8h38 | 11:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
179 SJ · 643 SJ 3000 · 648 SJ 3000 · 451 X 2000 | 3:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 8h30 | 11:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
21 VL+ 181 SJ | 3:43 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h40 | 8:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
181 SJ | 4:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h11 | 8:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
12151 Mälartåg+ 445 X 2000 | 4:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h08 | 8:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
21 VL+ 183 SJ+ 25 Västtrafik | 4:43 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h07 | 9:50 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 183 SJ | 4:43 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h40 | 9:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
18935 Vy Tåg AB+ 677 SJ · 3979 SJ | 4:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 7h02 | 11:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
18935 Vy Tåg AB+ 648 SJ 3000 · 451 X 2000 | 4:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h54 | 11:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
183 SJ | 5:13 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h10 | 9:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 SJ · 645 SJ 3000 · 677 SJ · 3979 SJ | 5:13 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h37 | 11:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
21 VL+ 12159 Mälartåg+ 449 X 2000 | 5:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h25 | 10:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 12159 Mälartåg+ 449 X 2000+ 18 Västtrafik | 5:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h48 | 11:05 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3 transfers | |
21 VL+ 184 SJ · 451 X 2000 | 6:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h25 | 11:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 184 SJ · 451 X 2000+ 18 Västtrafik | 6:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h49 | 12:06 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3 transfers | |
12159 Mälartåg+ 449 X 2000 | 6:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h08 | 10:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
184 SJ · 451 X 2000+ 25 Västtrafik | 6:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h18 | 12:06 AM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
184 SJ · 451 X 2000+ 25 Västtrafik | 6:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h19 | 12:07 AM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
184 SJ · 451 X 2000 | 6:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h54 | 11:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
21 VL+ 186 SJ · 453 X 2000 | 7:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h25 | 12:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Västerås to Gothenburg
Trains from Västerås to Gothenburg run on average 27 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 211 miles (340 km) distance in 3h 48m.
Distance 211 miles (340 km) |
Average train duration 3h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 48m |
First train 00:22 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Västerås to Gothenburg trainsSJ, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Västerås and Gothenburg from $19 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Västerås to Gothenburg
- 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
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
- All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
- Hotel Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- Opposite the taxi station.
- Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13
- Bus lines: 60327, 61327, Flygbussarna
- Train lines: 029, FLX, MTRX, SJ Regionaltåg, SJ SJ3000, SJ X2000, Tågab, Västtågen, Öresundståg
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