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Universeum
Large science center with rainforest, aquarium, space and hands-on exhibitions. A top family attraction in central Gothenburg.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Trains per day
29
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 $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 29 trains that leave Västerås for Gothenburg on Sat, Jun 20, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 340 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 39 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.
443 X 2000
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443 X 2000Omio 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 $23. 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 $23, and a flight costs an average of $113.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $279 Average price | $55 Average price |
4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m 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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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 Gothenburg:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Västerås to Gothenburg costing on average $55 (€45).
A train is $240 (€197) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Västerås to Gothenburg costing on average $279 (€229).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Gothenburg trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
163 SJ+ 18 Västtrafik+ 21 VL | 7:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h41 | 12:52 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2 transfers | |
163 SJ+ 21 VL | 7:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h12 | 12:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
163 SJ | 8:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h11 | 12:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 SJ | 9:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h11 | 1:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
425 X 2000+ 21 VL | 9:14 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3h28 | 12:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
425 X 2000 | 9:39 AM Västerås Central Station | 3h03 | 12:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
167 SJ+ 21 VL | 9:44 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h39 | 2:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
167 SJ | 10:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h11 | 2:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
169 SJ | 11:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h11 | 3:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
431 X 2000+ 21 VL | 12:14 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3h28 | 3:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
431 X 2000 | 12:42 PM Västerås Central Station | 3h00 | 3:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 SJ+ 21 VL | 12:44 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h39 | 5:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
173 SJ+ 18 Västtrafik+ 21 VL | 12:44 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h08 | 5:52 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2 transfers | |
173 SJ | 1:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h11 | 5:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
435 X 2000+ 21 VL | 1:14 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h28 | 5:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
175 SJ+ 21 VL | 1:44 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h39 | 6:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
175 SJ+ 21 VL+ 18 Västtrafik | 1:44 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h08 | 6:52 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2 transfers | |
435 X 2000 | 1:49 PM Västerås Central Station | 3h53 | 5:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 SJ | 2:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h11 | 6:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
177 SJ+ 21 VL | 2:44 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h39 | 7:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
177 SJ | 3:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h12 | 7:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
179 SJ+ 21 VL | 3:44 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h39 | 8:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
179 SJ | 4:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h11 | 8:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 SJ+ 21 VL | 5:44 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h39 | 10:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
443 X 2000 | 6:02 PM Västerås Central Station | 3h39 | 9:41 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 SJ | 6:13 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h10 | 10:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
12159 Mälartåg+ 447 X 2000+ 21 VL | 6:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h25 | 11:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
12159 Mälartåg+ 447 X 2000+ 18 Västtrafik+ 21 VL | 6:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h48 | 12:05 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3 transfers | |
12159 Mälartåg+ 447 X 2000 | 7:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h08 | 11:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Västerås to Gothenburg run on average 38 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 211 miles (340 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 211 miles (340 km) |
Average train duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås to Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Västerås to Gothenburg trains use the Västerås Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Göteborg Domkyrkan. Use this guide to compare Västerås and Gothenburg 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.
Göteborg Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Espresso House, Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill, Franks gatukök, Fruit & Berry, Happy M Kitchen, Le Croissant, Lilla London, Metropolitan, Mr. Shou, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are 6 ATM machines located in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30. Information desks are opposite the taxi station. .
Luggage storage is there are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Centralstation: 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.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Royal, Hotel Pigalle, ProfilHotels | Opera.
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