How to travel from Malmö to Västerås

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Malmö to Västerås

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Västerås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €64, while a flight costs an average of €208.

Distance: 306 miles (493 km)

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5h 57m

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5h 27m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Malmö to Västerås is a bus with an average price of €64.

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

A bus is €0.34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Västerås costing on average €64.

A bus is €145 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Malmö to Västerås costing on average €208.

The fastest way to travel from Malmö to Västerås is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 16m.

Other travel options to Västerås take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 57m.

Bus takes on average 12h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Malmö and Västerås including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Malmö to Västerås among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 46m faster (5h 27m by train vs 6h 13m by car) and roughly €36 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€64 vs €100). 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.

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

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from Malmö to Västerås

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

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

  • Snälltåget3940 Snälltåget+SJ181 SJ
    8:18 AM8h53
    Malmö Centralstation
    5:11 PMVästerås Central Station
    281One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Snälltåget3940 Snälltåget+SJ181 SJ
    8:18 AM8h53
    Malmö Centralstation
    5:11 PMVästerås Central Station
    281One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK110
    4:15 PM1h30
    Malmo Airport
    5:45 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    2261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Snälltåget3940 Snälltåget+SJ181 SJ+VL5 VL
    8:18 AM9h17
    Malmö Centralstation
    5:35 PMVästerås
    301One-way
    2 transfers
  • Snälltåget3940 Snälltåget+ÖstgötaTrafiken8735 Östgötatrafiken+vy8940 Vy Tåg+TagiBergslagen8174 Tåg i Bergslagen
    8:18 AM8h20
    Malmö Centralstation
    4:38 PMVästerås Central Station
    391One-way
    3 transfers
  • SJ534 SJ+TagiBergslagen8174 Tåg i Bergslagen+vy8940 Vy Tåg
    10:07 AM6h31
    Malmö Centralstation
    4:38 PMVästerås Central Station
    411One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:35 AM17h20
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    6:55 PMVästerås, Resecentrum
    531One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:40 PM12h30
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    12:10 PMVästerås, Resecentrum
    591One-way
    1 transfer
  • Vy Bus4You600 · 850
    10:45 PM15h05
    Malmö, Norra Vallgatan
    1:50 PMVästerås, Resecentrum
    721One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK106
    8:40 AM1h30
    Malmo Airport
    10:10 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    2261One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Malmö 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 Malmö to Västerås.

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There are 3 options to travel between Malmö and Västerås including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Malmö to Västerås is a bus with an average price of €64.

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

A bus is €0.34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Västerås costing on average €64.

A bus is €145 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Malmö to Västerås costing on average €208.

The fastest way to travel from Malmö to Västerås is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 16m.

Other travel options to Västerås take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 57m.

Bus takes on average 12h 33m.

The distance from Malmö to Västerås is approximately 306 miles (493 km).
The average frequency per day from Malmö to Västerås is:
  • Around 26 trains per day.
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö 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 Malmö to Västerås:
  • Flights mostly depart from Malmo Airport and arrive in Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Västerås Central Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken and arrive in Västerås, Åkesta.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Malmö to Västerås, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You to go to Västerås by bus.
  • Travel with SJ, Snälltåget to go to Västerås by train.
  • Travel with Sas Airways, Ryanair, regional jet to go to Västerås by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Malmö to Västerås:
  • 5 direct flights per day with regional jet.
Omio customers who travel from Malmö to Västerås often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Stockholm-Arlanda, Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Gothenburg, Uppsala. 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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