How to travel from Gothenburg to Västerås

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Gothenburg to Västerås

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Västerås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $210.

Distance: 211 miles (340 km)

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$47

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$66

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$210

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4h 42m

Average total duration

4h 12m

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8h 51m

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8h 21m

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1h 3m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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SJ

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Vy Bus4You

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Sas Airways

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Västerås is a train with an average price of $47 (€38).

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

A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Västerås costing on average $66 (€53).

A train is $163 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Västerås costing on average $210 (€170).

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Västerås is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 3m.

Other travel options to Västerås take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 42m.

Bus takes on average 8h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Gothenburg and Västerås including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gothenburg to Västerås among Omio's users.

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from Gothenburg to Västerås

How to get from Gothenburg to Västerås by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Västerås is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SJ60184 SJ · 184 SJ
    2:51 PM4h55
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen
    7:46 PMVästerås Central Station
    $471One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • SJ60184 SJ · 184 SJ
    2:51 PM4h55
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen
    7:46 PMVästerås Central Station
    $471One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK164
    8:50 PM1h15
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    10:05 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $2171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SJ60182 SJ · 182 SJ
    1:51 PM4h56
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen
    6:47 PMVästerås Central Station
    $471One-way
    1 transfer
  • SJ426 SJ
    7:19 AM4h18
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    11:37 AMVästerås Central Station
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • SJ60170 SJ · 170 SJ
    7:51 AM4h55
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen
    12:46 PMVästerås Central Station
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 AM10h05
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    6:55 PMVästerås, Resecentrum
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Vy Bus4You400 · 850
    2:15 PM9h30
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    11:45 PMVästerås, Resecentrum
    $761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Vy Bus4You400 · 850
    3:15 PM9h30
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    12:45 AMVästerås, Resecentrum
    $761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK2907 · SK1584
    6:55 AM16h20
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    11:15 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $4711One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH819 · LH810
    6:55 PM5h20
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    12:15 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $6251One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH821 · LH802
    6:05 AM6h20
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    12:25 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $6251One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Gothenburg to Västerås

Travel to Västerås 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 Gothenburg to Västerås.

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There are 3 options to travel between Gothenburg and Västerås including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Västerås is a train with an average price of $47 (€38).

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

A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Västerås costing on average $66 (€53).

A train is $163 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Västerås costing on average $210 (€170).

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Västerås is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 3m.

Other travel options to Västerås take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 42m.

Bus takes on average 8h 51m.

The distance from Gothenburg to Västerås is approximately 211 miles (340 km).
The average frequency per day from Gothenburg to Västerås is:
  • Around 50 trains per day.
  • Around 42 buses per day.
  • Around 17 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Västerås as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gothenburg to Västerås:
  • Flights mostly depart from Göteborg-Landvetter Airport and arrive in Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Västerås Central Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gothenburg to Västerås, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Västerås by bus.
  • Travel with SJ, Västtrafik, VR to go to Västerås by train.
  • Travel with Sas Airways, Ryanair to go to Västerås by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Gothenburg to Västerås:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Sas Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Gothenburg to Västerås often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Stockholm-Arlanda, Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Uppsala, Oslo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Västerås and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Västerås to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Västerås, you can enjoy the thrilling slides and relaxation areas at Kokpunkten Actionbad, explore maritime history at the Västerås Historical Shipyard, and experience zip-lining and climbing at Västerås Adventure Park. For cultural experiences, visit the Västerås Concert Hall for musical performances and cultural events or join Västerås City Walks to discover the city's history and architecture. Notable sights include the historic Västerås Cathedral, Vallby Open Air Museum showcasing traditional Swedish life, the ancient Anundshög burial mound, Västerås Art Museum with contemporary art, and Djäkneberget Park for scenic views and relaxation.
Two to three days in Västerås is ideal for exploring its main attractions, including the Västerås Cathedral, Vallby Open Air Museum, and engaging in outdoor activities by Lake Mälaren.
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