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Compare bus and train for Linköping to Västerås
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linköping to Västerås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €34, while a bus costs an average of €41.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Linköping to Västerås
Compare the available ways to get from Linköping to Västerås, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Linköping to Västerås:
A train is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linköping to Västerås costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Västerås take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
Tickets start at around €34 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€0. The journey takes 2h 22m versus 2h 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.
Travel optionsfrom Linköping to Västerås
How to get from Linköping to Västerås by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linköping to Västerås is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 AM 5h40 Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal 9:20 AM Västerås, Resecentrum €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 AM 5h40 Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal 9:20 AM Västerås, Resecentrum €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
2124 Mälartåg9:10 AM 2h16 Linköping Central Station 11:26 AM Västerås Central Station €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2128 Mälartåg10:10 AM 2h16 Linköping Central Station 12:26 PM Västerås Central Station €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
2120 Mälartåg8:10 AM 2h16 Linköping Central Station 10:26 AM Västerås Central Station €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
2136 Mälartåg12:10 PM 2h16 Linköping Central Station 2:26 PM Västerås Central Station €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 AM 8h05 Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal 4:20 PM Västerås, Resecentrum €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
400 · 8503:05 AM 6h00 Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal 9:05 AM Västerås, Resecentrum €36 1 One-way 1 transfer
400 · 8505:30 AM 5h40 Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal 11:10 AM Västerås, Resecentrum €43 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Linköping to Västerås:
A train is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linköping to Västerås costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Västerås take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linköping and Västerås as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Linköping Central Station and arrive in Västerås Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal and arrive in Västerås, Resecentrum.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Express Sweden to go to Västerås by bus.
- Travel with Malartag, SJ, Snälltåget, TagiBergslagen, vy to go to Västerås by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Malartag.
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