- Must visit
Jönköpings läns museum
Regional museum with art, cultural history, and the John Bauer collection; one of the city’s main indoor attractions.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
3 h 18 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Trains per day
72
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås to Jönköping is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås to Jönköping will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
It's difficult to get from Västerås to Jönköping without transferring at least once.
443 X 2000+
7263 Västtrafik
175 SJ+
7253 Västtrafik
173 SJ+
7253 Västtrafik
175 SJ+
7257 Västtrafik
175 SJ+
7261 Västtrafik
431 X 2000+
7241 Västtrafik
431 X 2000+
7241 Västtrafik
425 X 2000+
7229 Västtrafik
425 X 2000+
7229 Västtrafik
425 X 2000+
7229 Västtrafik+
17685 KrösatågOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Jönköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Jönköping:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Västerås to Jönköping costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Jönköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $64 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€19). The journey takes 3h 26m versus 3h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Jönköping trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
874 UL · 804 UL+ 593 SL+ 521 X 2000 | 11:57 PM Västerås Central Station | 10h30 | 10:27 AM Rocksjön station | 5 transfers | |
874 UL · 804 UL+ 593 SL+ 521 X 2000 | 11:57 PM Västerås Central Station | 9h51 | 9:48 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
12111 Mälartåg · 62111 Mälartåg · 12111 Mälartåg+ 500 | 7:33 AM Västerås Central Station | 10h12 | 5:45 PM Jönköping, Resecentrum | 3 transfers | |
12111 Mälartåg · 62111 Mälartåg · 12111 Mälartåg+ 400 | 7:33 AM Västerås Central Station | 11h12 | 6:45 PM Jönköping, Resecentrum | 3 transfers | |
12111 Mälartåg · 62111 Mälartåg · 12111 Mälartåg+ 400 | 7:33 AM Västerås Central Station | 6h27 | 2:00 PM Jönköping, Resecentrum | 3 transfers | |
160 SJ · 529 X 2000+ 500 | 7:48 AM Västerås Central Station | 7h42 | 3:30 PM Jönköping, Resecentrum | 2 transfers | |
160 SJ · 529 X 2000+ 400 | 7:48 AM Västerås Central Station | 9h07 | 4:55 PM Jönköping, Resecentrum | 2 transfers | |
160 SJ · 529 X 2000+ 500 | 7:48 AM Västerås Central Station | 9h57 | 5:45 PM Jönköping, Resecentrum | 2 transfers | |
163 SJ+ 7225 Västtrafik+ 3 Jönköpings LT (smågods) | 8:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h36 | 12:48 PM Jönköping | 2 transfers | |
163 SJ+ 7237 Västtrafik | 8:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 6h48 | 3:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
163 SJ+ 7225 Västtrafik+ 3 Jönköpings LT (smågods) | 8:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h30 | 12:42 PM Rocksjön station | 2 transfers | |
163 SJ+ 7225 Västtrafik | 8:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 3h48 | 12:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
163 SJ+ 7233 Västtrafik | 8:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 5h47 | 1:59 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
163 SJ+ 7229 Västtrafik | 8:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h48 | 1:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
165 SJ+ 7233 Västtrafik | 9:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h47 | 1:59 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
165 SJ+ 7241 Västtrafik | 9:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 6h48 | 4:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
165 SJ+ 7237 Västtrafik | 9:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 5h48 | 3:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
425 X 2000+ 7229 Västtrafik+ 17685 Krösatåg · 3 Jönköpings LT (smågods) | 9:39 AM Västerås Central Station | 3h54 | 1:33 PM Jönköping | 3 transfers | |
425 X 2000+ 7229 Västtrafik | 9:39 AM Västerås Central Station | 3h21 | 1:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
425 X 2000+ 7233 Västtrafik | 9:39 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h20 | 1:59 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
425 X 2000+ 7237 Västtrafik | 9:39 AM Västerås Central Station | 5h21 | 3:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
425 X 2000+ 7229 Västtrafik+ 17685 Krösatåg | 9:39 AM Västerås Central Station | 3h34 | 1:13 PM Rocksjön station | 2 transfers | |
425 X 2000+ 7229 Västtrafik | 9:39 AM Västerås Central Station | 3h21 | 1:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
164 SJ · 533 X 2000+ 400 | 9:48 AM Västerås Central Station | 8h57 | 6:45 PM Jönköping, Resecentrum | 2 transfers | |
164 SJ · 533 X 2000+ 500 | 9:48 AM Västerås Central Station | 7h57 | 5:45 PM Jönköping, Resecentrum | 2 transfers | |
164 SJ · 533 X 2000+ 400 | 9:48 AM Västerås Central Station | 7h07 | 4:55 PM Jönköping, Resecentrum | 2 transfers | |
167 SJ+ 7233 Västtrafik | 10:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 3h47 | 1:59 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
167 SJ+ 7233 Västtrafik+ 3 Jönköpings LT (smågods) | 10:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h36 | 2:48 PM Jönköping | 2 transfers | |
167 SJ+ 7241 Västtrafik | 10:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 5h48 | 4:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
167 SJ+ 7233 Västtrafik+ 500 Jönköpings LT (smågods) | 10:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h22 | 2:34 PM Rocksjön station | 2 transfers | |
167 SJ+ 7237 Västtrafik | 10:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h48 | 3:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
167 SJ+ 7245 Västtrafik | 10:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 6h50 | 5:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
169 SJ+ 7241 Västtrafik | 11:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h48 | 4:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
169 SJ+ 7245 Västtrafik | 11:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 5h50 | 5:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
169 SJ+ 7249 Västtrafik | 11:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 6h50 | 6:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
431 X 2000+ 7241 Västtrafik | 12:42 PM Västerås Central Station | 3h18 | 4:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
431 X 2000+ 7241 Västtrafik+ 3 Jönköpings LT (smågods) | 12:42 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h06 | 4:48 PM Jönköping | 2 transfers | |
431 X 2000+ 7249 Västtrafik | 12:42 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h20 | 6:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
431 X 2000+ 7245 Västtrafik | 12:42 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h20 | 5:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
431 X 2000+ 7241 Västtrafik | 12:42 PM Västerås Central Station | 3h18 | 4:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
431 X 2000+ 3 Jönköpings LT (smågods)+ 7241 Västtrafik | 12:42 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h00 | 4:42 PM Rocksjön station | 2 transfers | |
173 SJ+ 7253 Västtrafik | 1:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h49 | 7:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
173 SJ+ 7245 Västtrafik+ 3 Jönköpings LT (smågods) | 1:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h30 | 5:42 PM Rocksjön station | 2 transfers | |
173 SJ+ 7245 Västtrafik | 1:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 3h50 | 5:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
173 SJ+ 7257 Västtrafik | 1:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h48 | 8:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
173 SJ+ 7245 Västtrafik+ 3 Jönköpings LT (smågods) | 1:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h36 | 5:48 PM Jönköping | 2 transfers | |
173 SJ+ 7249 Västtrafik | 1:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h50 | 6:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
435 X 2000+ 7253 Västtrafik | 1:49 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h12 | 7:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
435 X 2000+ 7249 Västtrafik | 1:49 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h13 | 6:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
435 X 2000+ 7257 Västtrafik | 1:49 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h11 | 8:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
175 SJ+ 3 Jönköpings LT (smågods)+ 7249 Västtrafik | 2:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h36 | 6:48 PM Jönköping | 2 transfers | |
175 SJ+ 7257 Västtrafik | 2:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h48 | 8:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
175 SJ+ 3 Jönköpings LT (smågods)+ 7249 Västtrafik | 2:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h30 | 6:42 PM Rocksjön station | 2 transfers | |
175 SJ+ 7249 Västtrafik | 2:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 3h50 | 6:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
175 SJ+ 7261 Västtrafik | 2:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h49 | 9:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
175 SJ+ 7253 Västtrafik | 2:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h49 | 7:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
177 SJ+ 7261 Västtrafik | 3:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h50 | 9:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
177 SJ+ 7253 Västtrafik | 3:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 3h50 | 7:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
177 SJ+ 500 Jönköpings LT (smågods)+ 7253 Västtrafik | 3:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h23 | 7:34 PM Rocksjön station | 2 transfers | |
177 SJ+ 7253 Västtrafik+ 4 Jönköpings LT (smågods) | 3:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h36 | 7:47 PM Jönköping | 2 transfers | |
177 SJ+ 7263 Västtrafik | 3:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h51 | 10:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
177 SJ+ 7257 Västtrafik | 3:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h49 | 8:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
176 SJ · 543 X 2000+ 400 | 3:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 8h37 | 12:25 AM Jönköping, Resecentrum | 2 transfers | |
179 SJ+ 7261 Västtrafik | 4:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h49 | 9:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
179 SJ+ 7263 Västtrafik | 4:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h50 | 10:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
179 SJ+ 7257 Västtrafik+ 4 Jönköpings LT (smågods) | 4:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h35 | 8:47 PM Jönköping | 2 transfers | |
179 SJ+ 7623 Krösatåg+ 7257 Västtrafik | 4:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h15 | 8:27 PM Rocksjön station | 2 transfers | |
179 SJ+ 7257 Västtrafik | 4:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 3h48 | 8:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
443 X 2000+ 7263 Västtrafik | 6:02 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h00 | 10:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
183 SJ+ 7263 Västtrafik+ 3 Jönköpings LT (smågods) | 6:13 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h34 | 10:47 PM Rocksjön station | 2 transfers | |
183 SJ+ 7263 Västtrafik+ 4 Jönköpings LT (smågods) | 6:13 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h39 | 10:52 PM Jönköping | 2 transfers | |
183 SJ+ 7263 Västtrafik | 6:13 PM Västerås Central Station | 3h49 | 10:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Västerås to Jönköping run on average 43 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 153 miles (247 km) distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 153 miles (247 km) |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Trains per day 43 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Discover the best of Jönköping — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Jönköping trip today.
Regional museum with art, cultural history, and the John Bauer collection; one of the city’s main indoor attractions.
Specialist museum in a former match factory explaining Jönköping’s global match industry and local industrial heritage.
Museum covering the history of Husqvarna’s manufacturing, from weapons to motorcycles, sewing machines, and household products.
Long lakeside promenade and beach area along Lake Vättern, ideal for walking, views, and everyday local city life.
Hilltop city park with open green space, playgrounds, and panoramic views over Jönköping and the lakes.
Island destination in Lake Vättern known for cycling, open landscapes, and a relaxed heritage-rich atmosphere.
A traditional Småland sausage with a mildly sour, smoky flavor, often served with dill-stewed potatoes and pickled beetroot. It is a classic regional dish connected to the area around Jönköping.
Potato dumplings traditionally filled with pork and onion, served with melted butter, cream, and lingonberries. Common across southern Sweden and well known in Småland.
Crispy Swedish potato pancakes served with fried pork and lingonberries. This hearty comfort food is widely eaten in the region and is a familiar classic on Swedish lunch menus.
A well-known upscale restaurant in central Jönköping, recognized for refined Nordic cooking, tasting menus, and a modern yet relaxed atmosphere.
An established seafood-focused restaurant known for carefully prepared fish dishes, shellfish, and a polished dining room suitable for a special meal.
A long-established Jönköping restaurant appreciated for its contemporary Swedish and European dishes, dependable quality, and warm, intimate atmosphere.
Prices are high by global standards. Eating out and alcohol cost more, but transport and coffee are manageable.
Tipping is not expected because service is included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. Little or no tip in cafés.
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Jönköping Centralstation, Jönköping -> Jönköping Resecentrum, Jönköping
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås to Jönköping 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 Jönköping, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Västerås to Jönköping trains use the Västerås Centralstation to Jönköping, länssjukhuset Ryh station pair, with some services arriving at Rocksjön station. Use this guide to compare Västerås and Jönköping 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.
Rocksjön station is 2 km from Jönköping city centre. Public transport options include:
Rocksjön station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Rocksjön station.
Available at Rocksjön station: Parking, WC.
Available at Rocksjön station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rocksjön station.
Jönköping 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 Tegel, Aqua Dinner & Drinks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Jönköping Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Jönköping Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Jönköping Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Jönköping Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jönköping Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Vox Hotel, Elite Stora Hotellet, Clarion Collection Hotel Victoria.
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