The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Gothenburg
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
4 h 18 m
Average duration
4 h 18 m
Trains per day
40
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 $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 40 trains that leave Västerås for Gothenburg on Thu, Nov 06, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 340 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 18 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 18 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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3461 Västtrafik · 16 Västtrafik
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157 SJTravel 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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Live departures
Västerås to Gothenburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Gothenburg trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
177 SJ+ 16 Västtrafik | 2:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h41 | 6:53 PM Gothenburg | 1 transfer | |
177 SJ | 2:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h18 | 6:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
177 SJ+ 16 Västtrafik | 2:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h40 | 6:52 PM Gothenburg | 1 transfer | |
21 VL+ 179 SJ | 2:47 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h43 | 7:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
21 VL+ 179 SJ+ 60 Västtrafik | 2:47 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h00 | 7:47 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 179 SJ+ 18 Västtrafik | 2:47 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h06 | 7:53 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 2147 Mälartåg+ 445 X 2000 | 3:02 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h38 | 8:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 2147 Mälartåg+ 445 X 2000+ 25 Västtrafik | 3:02 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 6h02 | 9:04 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3 transfers | |
179 SJ | 3:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h18 | 7:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
179 SJ+ 16 Västtrafik | 3:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h41 | 7:53 PM Gothenburg | 1 transfer | |
179 SJ+ 16 Västtrafik | 3:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h42 | 7:54 PM Gothenburg | 1 transfer | |
2147 Mälartåg+ 445 X 2000+ 16 Västtrafik | 3:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h31 | 9:05 PM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
2147 Mälartåg+ 445 X 2000+ 16 Västtrafik | 3:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h32 | 9:06 PM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
2147 Mälartåg+ 445 X 2000 | 3:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h06 | 8:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
21 VL+ 182 SJ · 449 X 2000+ 60 Västtrafik | 5:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h39 | 10:56 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 3 transfers | |
21 VL+ 182 SJ · 449 X 2000 | 5:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h23 | 10:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
182 SJ · 449 X 2000+ 16 Västtrafik | 5:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h16 | 11:04 PM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
182 SJ · 449 X 2000 | 5:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h52 | 10:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
182 SJ · 449 X 2000+ 16 Västtrafik | 5:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h17 | 11:05 PM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 184 SJ · 451 X 2000 | 6:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h18 | 11:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
184 SJ · 451 X 2000+ 16 Västtrafik | 6:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h17 | 12:05 AM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
184 SJ · 451 X 2000 | 6:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h47 | 11:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
184 SJ · 451 X 2000+ 16 Västtrafik | 6:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h16 | 12:04 AM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 188 SJ · 1 SJ+ 7202 Västtrafik | 8:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 10h30 | 6:47 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 6 transfers | |
21 VL+ 188 SJ · 1 SJ+ 7202 Västtrafik | 8:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 10h08 | 6:25 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5 transfers | |
188 SJ · 1 SJ+ 7202 Västtrafik · 3423 Västtrafik | 8:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 9h37 | 6:25 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
157 SJ | 4:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h18 | 8:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 159 SJ | 4:41 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h49 | 9:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
159 SJ | 5:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h18 | 9:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 161 SJ+ 3441 Västtrafik | 5:37 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h53 | 10:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
161 SJ+ 3441 Västtrafik | 6:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h18 | 10:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
163 SJ | 7:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h18 | 11:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 165 SJ | 7:37 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h53 | 12:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
165 SJ | 8:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h18 | 12:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 167 SJ | 8:44 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h46 | 1:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
21 VL+ 167 SJ+ 60 Västtrafik | 8:44 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h03 | 1:47 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 2 transfers | |
167 SJ | 9:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h18 | 1:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 169 SJ+ 25 Västtrafik | 9:44 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h08 | 2:52 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 169 SJ | 9:44 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h46 | 2:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
169 SJ | 10:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h18 | 2:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 171 SJ+ 3461 Västtrafik | 10:44 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h46 | 3:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 171 SJ+ 3461 Västtrafik · 16 Västtrafik | 10:44 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h03 | 3:47 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 3 transfers | |
21 VL+ 171 SJ+ 3461 Västtrafik · 16 Västtrafik | 10:44 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h09 | 3:53 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 4 transfers | |
21 VL+ 171 SJ+ 3461 Västtrafik | 10:44 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h46 | 3:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 171 SJ+ 3461 Västtrafik · 60 Västtrafik | 10:44 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h09 | 3:53 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 4 transfers | |
171 SJ+ 3461 Västtrafik · 16 Västtrafik | 11:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h37 | 3:49 PM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
171 SJ+ 3461 Västtrafik · 16 Västtrafik | 11:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h38 | 3:50 PM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
171 SJ+ 3461 Västtrafik | 11:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h18 | 3:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2131 Mälartåg+ 437 X 2000 | 11:34 AM Västerås Central Station | 5h06 | 4:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
175 SJ | 1:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h18 | 5:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 177 SJ | 1:47 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h43 | 6:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
21 VL+ 177 SJ+ 60 Västtrafik | 1:47 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h00 | 6:47 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 177 SJ+ 60 Västtrafik · 18 Västtrafik | 1:47 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h05 | 6:52 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Västerås to Gothenburg
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 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Västerås to Gothenburg start from as low as $19 (€15) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $43 (€35) depending on the train type and class.
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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FAQs: Trains from Västerås to Gothenburg
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.

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
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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