Västerås to Köping train with SJ

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Köping

Showing times and prices for Jun 19

Cheapest price

$6

Average price

$8

Fastest journey

17 m

Average duration

17 m

Trains per day

30

Distance

34 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås to Köping is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Västerås to Köping will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.

Fast trains

Of the 30 trains that leave Västerås for Köping on Fri, Jun 19, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .

On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 17 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.

  • SJ171 SJ
    12:12 PM0h17
    Västerås Central Station
    12:29 PMKöping tågstation
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • SJ165 SJ
    9:12 AM0h17
    Västerås Central Station
    9:29 AMKöping tågstation
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • SJ185 SJ
    7:12 PM0h17
    Västerås Central Station
    7:29 PMKöping tågstation
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • SJ157 SJ
    5:11 AM0h18
    Västerås Central Station
    5:29 AMKöping tågstation
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • SJ189 SJ
    9:12 PM0h17
    Västerås Central Station
    9:29 PMKöping tågstation
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Västerås to Köping

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Köping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $6.

Distance: 21 miles (34 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

$6

Average price

Cheapest

$8

Average price

$9

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

48m

Average total duration

Fastest

18m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 18m

Average total duration

48m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

26m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

SJ

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VL

Most popular bus company

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Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Västerås to Köping is a train with an average price of $6 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Västerås to Köping:

A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Västerås to Köping costing on average $8 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Västerås to Köping is by train with an average journey time of 18m.

Other travel options to Köping take longer:

Bus takes on average 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Västerås and Köping including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Västerås to Köping among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 8m faster (18m by train vs 26m by car) and roughly $3 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($6 (€5) vs $9 (€7)). 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 SJ, vy, Vy Travel AB.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Västerås to Köping train times

The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Köping trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
SJ157 SJ5:11 AM Västerås Central Station
0h18
5:29 AM Köping tågstation0 transfersDirect
SJ157 SJ+VL551 VL5:11 AM Västerås Central Station
0h53
6:04 AM Köping1 transfer
SJ159 SJ6:12 AM Västerås Central Station
0h17
6:29 AM Köping tågstation0 transfersDirect
SJ159 SJ+VL550B VL6:12 AM Västerås Central Station
0h31
6:43 AM Köping1 transfer
SJ161 SJ7:12 AM Västerås Central Station
0h17
7:29 AM Köping tågstation0 transfersDirect
SJ161 SJ+VL551 VL7:12 AM Västerås Central Station
0h52
8:04 AM Köping1 transfer
SJ163 SJ8:12 AM Västerås Central Station
0h17
8:29 AM Köping tågstation0 transfersDirect
SJ163 SJ+VL551 VL8:12 AM Västerås Central Station
0h52
9:04 AM Köping1 transfer
SJ165 SJ9:12 AM Västerås Central Station
0h17
9:29 AM Köping tågstation0 transfersDirect
SJ165 SJ+VL550B VL9:12 AM Västerås Central Station
0h51
10:03 AM Köping1 transfer
SJ167 SJ10:12 AM Västerås Central Station
0h17
10:29 AM Köping tågstation0 transfersDirect
SJ167 SJ+VL551 VL10:12 AM Västerås Central Station
0h25
10:37 AM Köping1 transfer
SJ169 SJ11:12 AM Västerås Central Station
0h17
11:29 AM Köping tågstation0 transfersDirect
SJ169 SJ+VL550A VL11:12 AM Västerås Central Station
0h25
11:37 AM Köping1 transfer
SJ171 SJ12:12 PM Västerås Central Station
0h17
12:29 PM Köping tågstation0 transfersDirect
SJ171 SJ+VL550A VL12:12 PM Västerås Central Station
0h29
12:41 PM Köping1 transfer
SJ173 SJ1:12 PM Västerås Central Station
0h17
1:29 PM Köping tågstation0 transfersDirect
SJ173 SJ+VL550B VL1:12 PM Västerås Central Station
0h51
2:03 PM Köping1 transfer
SJ175 SJ2:12 PM Västerås Central Station
0h17
2:29 PM Köping tågstation0 transfersDirect
SJ175 SJ+VL550B VL2:12 PM Västerås Central Station
0h31
2:43 PM Köping1 transfer
SJ177 SJ3:11 PM Västerås Central Station
0h17
3:28 PM Köping tågstation0 transfersDirect
SJ177 SJ+VL550A VL3:11 PM Västerås Central Station
0h29
3:40 PM Köping1 transfer
SJ179 SJ4:12 PM Västerås Central Station
0h17
4:29 PM Köping tågstation0 transfersDirect
SJ179 SJ+VL550A VL4:12 PM Västerås Central Station
0h34
4:46 PM Köping1 transfer
SJ181 SJ5:12 PM Västerås Central Station
0h17
5:29 PM Köping tågstation0 transfersDirect
SJ181 SJ+VL550A VL5:12 PM Västerås Central Station
0h31
5:43 PM Köping1 transfer
SJ131 SJ5:43 PM Västerås Central Station
0h21
6:04 PM Köping tågstation0 transfersDirect
SJ131 SJ+VL550B VL5:43 PM Västerås Central Station
0h30
6:13 PM Köping1 transfer
SJ183 SJ6:13 PM Västerås Central Station
0h17
6:30 PM Köping tågstation0 transfersDirect
SJ183 SJ+VL550A VL6:13 PM Västerås Central Station
0h39
6:52 PM Köping1 transfer
SJ185 SJ7:12 PM Västerås Central Station
0h17
7:29 PM Köping tågstation0 transfersDirect
SJ185 SJ+VL550A VL7:12 PM Västerås Central Station
0h28
7:40 PM Köping1 transfer
Malartag2159 Mälartåg · 971 Mälartåg+VL550B VL7:34 PM Västerås Central Station
2h10
9:44 PM Köping2 transfers
SJ189 SJ9:12 PM Västerås Central Station
0h17
9:29 PM Köping tågstation0 transfersDirect
SJ189 SJ+VL550A VL9:12 PM Västerås Central Station
0h41
9:53 PM Köping1 transfer
SJ193 SJ11:19 PM Västerås Central Station
0h17
11:36 PM Köping tågstation0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Västerås to Köping

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Trains from Västerås to Köping run on average 28 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.

There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 17m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
21 miles (34 km)
Average train duration
18m
Cheapest ticket price
$5 (€4)
Trains per day
28
Direct trains
14
Fastest train
17m
First train
4:40 AM
Last train
11:29 PM
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: SJ, vy, Vy Travel AB from Västerås to Köping trainsSJ, vy, Vy Travel AB trains will get you between Västerås and Köping from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SJ

About
SJ is a Swedish train company that offers a wide range of services to its passengers. It operates high-speed trains, regional trains, and night trains, all of which are comfortable and reliable. The high-speed trains, X2000, are the fastest way to travel between cities, while the regional trains, Pågatåg, are perfect for shorter trips. The night trains, SJ Nattåg, offer a comfortable way to travel overnight. SJ offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and SJ Prio tickets, which offer discounts for frequent travelers. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a café car. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
17m
Cheapest Price
$5 (€4)
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, bistro car with snacks and drinks, at-seat service in 1st class
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for additional fee in 2nd class, included in 1st class ticket
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets free in carrier, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

vy

About
Vy, formerly known as Norwegian State Railways (NSB), is a government-owned railway company that operates most passenger train services in Norway, as well as many bus services in Norway and Sweden. Vy offers intercity, regional, and commuter train services, connecting major Norwegian cities like Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim, and also provides an international route between Oslo and Gothenburg, Sweden. Vy's train fleet includes electric multiple units like the Class 69, 72, 74, and 75 for commuter and regional services, and traditional locomotive-hauled trains for some intercity routes. Passengers can choose from various ticket types, including Single, Season, Lowfare, and Flex, with options for different comfort levels such as Plus, PlusNight lie-flat seats, and Sleeper compartments for overnight travel. Many trains offer amenities like free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and dining cars.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
16m
Cheapest Price
$3 (€2)
vy frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation rules depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with hot and cold beverages, snacks, and light meals. Some routes offer at-seat service in Komfort class
Seat reservation
Seat reservation is optional and costs extra. Included in some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require a ticket at child fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Vy Travel AB

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
18m
Vy Travel AB frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Västerås to Köping

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås to Köping 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 Köping, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Västerås to Köping can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $5 (€4), while the average price is around $6 (€5).
The train from Västerås to Köping takes 17m and runs 28 per day.
The distance by train from Västerås to Köping is 21 miles (34 km).
The first train from Västerås to Köping leaves at 4:40 AM.
The last train from Västerås to Köping leaves at 11:29 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Västerås to Köping.
Yes, there is a direct train from Västerås to Köping. This service operates 14 times per day, provided by SJ, vy, Vy Travel AB.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Västerås to Köping.
The train station in Västerås that goes to Köping is Västerås Central Station, which connects to Köping tågstation.
The cheapest way to get from Västerås to Köping is by train, with a cost of around $5 (€4).
The train journey from Västerås to Köping offers scenic views of the Swedish countryside, featuring lush landscapes, open fields, and glimpses of Lake Mälaren, making it a pleasant and picturesque route.
Yes, a day trip from Västerås to Köping is feasible as the journey takes only 17m, and the distance is 21 miles (34 km). Trains run frequently, with 28 trips per day.
Spending two to three days in Köping is ideal to explore its key attractions and enjoy the local culture.
Yes, you can take the train from Västerås to Köping.
Since both Västerås and Köping are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Köping include Stockholm, Örebro, Arboga, Sundbyberg, Bålsta.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Västerås to Köping among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK) as its currency. It is generally better for travelers to use cards, as card payments are widely accepted across the country, including in most shops, restaurants, and public transportation. Cash is less commonly used but can be handy in smaller towns or for small purchases.
In Köping, travelers should be mindful of common urban safety concerns such as pickpocketing in crowded areas and on public transportation. Scams are rare but staying vigilant against overcharging in taxis or at local markets is advisable. Overall, Köping is considered a safe destination with low crime rates.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Västerås to Köping

Most Västerås to Köping trains use the Västerås Centralstation to Köping tågstation station pair, with some services arriving at Köping, Hökartorget. Use this guide to compare Västerås and Köping train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Västerås
Arrival train stations in Köping

Which Västerås station do trains to Köping leave from?

Trains from Västerås to Köping leave from Västerås Centralstation. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Västerås city centre at Södra Ringvägen 1, 722 12 Västerås, Sweden.
Västerås CentralstationSödra Ringvägen 1, 722 12 Västerås, SwedenWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Västerås Centralstation from Västerås city centre

Bus6, 21 · 4m · $1 · every ~15 min

Västerås Centralstation 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 and drink

Food options include: Frank Bistro, Restaurang Varda

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Västerås Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Västerås Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Västerås Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Västerås Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Västerås Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Elite Stadshotellet Västerås, Best Western Hotel Esplanade, Clarion Collection Hotel Etage.

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