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The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Umeå

Showing times and prices for Jul 19

Cheapest price

$171

Average price

$185

Fastest journey

8 h 13 m

Average duration

8 h 41 m

Trains per day

Distance

507 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Västerås to Umeå will cost around $185 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $171.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Västerås to Umeå without transferring at least 3 times.

10162 SJ+

804 UL+

568 SJ 3000+

7412 Vy Norrtåg

08:48AM8h35

Västerås Central Station

05:23PMUmeå East Station

$1711One-way

3 transfers

10162 SJ+

804 UL+

568 SJ 3000+

7412 Vy Norrtåg

08:48AM8h39

Västerås Central Station

05:27PMUmeå Central Station

$1711One-way

3 transfers

21 VL+

10162 SJ+

804 UL+

568 SJ 3000

08:11AM10h57

Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)

07:08PMUmeå, Nya Skravelsjövägen / AC 526 (Skravelsjö)

$1801One-way

5 transfers

21 VL+

10162 SJ+

804 UL+

568 SJ 3000

08:09AM10h59

Västerås, Åkesta

07:08PMUmeå, Nya Skravelsjövägen / AC 526 (Skravelsjö)

$1801One-way

5 transfers

569 VL+

12132 Mälartåg+

576 SJ 3000+

7418 Vy Norrtåg

01:00PM8h13

Västerås Central Station

09:13PMUmeå East Station

$1901One-way

3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Västerås to Umeå

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Umeå among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €32, and a flight costs an average of €23.

Distance: 315 miles (507 km)

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Most popular Train	Flight
€61 Average price Cheapest	€106 Average price
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Västerås to Umeå train times

Showing trains for today, Friday, July 18

Last updated at 3:10 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
2164 Mälartåg+70 SJ+45 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB · 63 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB	7:26 PM Västerås Central Station	16h04	11:30 AM Umeå Central Station	3 transfers
2164 Mälartåg+70 SJ+45 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB · 63 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB	7:26 PM Västerås Central Station	16h12	11:38 AM Umeå East Station	4 transfers
Saturday, July 19
21 VL+10162 SJ+804 UL+568 SJ 3000	6:09 AM Västerås, Åkesta	10h59	5:08 PM Umeå, Nya Skravelsjövägen / AC 526 (Skravelsjö)	5 transfers
21 VL+10162 SJ+804 UL+568 SJ 3000	6:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	10h57	5:08 PM Umeå, Nya Skravelsjövägen / AC 526 (Skravelsjö)	5 transfers
10162 SJ+804 UL+568 SJ 3000+7412 Vy Norrtåg	6:48 AM Västerås Central Station	8h35	3:23 PM Umeå East Station	3 transfers
10162 SJ+804 UL+568 SJ 3000+7412 Vy Norrtåg	6:48 AM Västerås Central Station	8h39	3:27 PM Umeå Central Station	3 transfers
21 VL · 569 VL+12132 Mälartåg+576 SJ 3000	10:09 AM Västerås, Åkesta	10h14	8:23 PM Umeå, Nya Skravelsjövägen / AC 526 (Skravelsjö)	5 transfers
21 VL+10170 SJ+804 UL+576 SJ 3000	10:09 AM Västerås, Åkesta	10h14	8:23 PM Umeå, Nya Skravelsjövägen / AC 526 (Skravelsjö)	5 transfers
21 VL · 569 VL+12132 Mälartåg+576 SJ 3000	10:43 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)	9h40	8:23 PM Umeå, Nya Skravelsjövägen / AC 526 (Skravelsjö)	5 transfers
569 VL+12132 Mälartåg+576 SJ 3000+7418 Vy Norrtåg	11:00 AM Västerås Central Station	8h13	7:13 PM Umeå East Station	3 transfers
569 VL+12132 Mälartåg+576 SJ 3000+7418 Vy Norrtåg	11:00 AM Västerås Central Station	8h18	7:18 PM Umeå Central Station	3 transfers
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Västerås to Umeå

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Trains from Västerås to Umeå run on average 15 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by flight.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $29 (€23)

Distance

315 miles (507 km)

Average train duration

8h 0m

Cheapest ticket price

$40 (€32)

Trains per day

Fastest train

7h 19m

First train

00:10

Last train

23:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $29 (€23)

Train companies: SJ from Västerås to Umeå trains

Buy your official SJ train tickets from Västerås to Umeå from $35 (€28) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

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. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.

Västerås to Umeå train information with SJ:

Average Duration: 7 h 14 min
Cheapest Price: $35

FAQs: Trains from Västerås to Umeå

FAQs: Travel by train from Västerås to Umeå easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Västerås to Umeå.

Cheap train tickets from Västerås to Umeå can start from as little as $40 (€33) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Västerås to Umeå is $85 (€68); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Västerås to Umeå is on average 7 h 14 min for the 314 mile (507 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Umeå from Västerås by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Västerås to Umeå leaves at 12: 22 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Västerås to Umeå leaves at 10: 53 PM.

There are 6 trains a day from Västerås to Umeå which require at least one change with SJ. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Västerås to Umeå train with SJ. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route to Umeå from Västerås as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 53 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Västerås Central Station, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Umeå Central Station, located 0.4 miles (659 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a train from Västerås to Umeå is August.

You have options as you can travel from Västerås to Umeå 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Västerås to Umeå

Västerås

Umeå

The major train station for departures in Västerås is Västerås Centralstation. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Västerås Centralstation for your trip from Västerås to Umeå.

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