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Compare bus and train for Sala to Västerås
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sala to Västerås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 6, while a train costs an average of CHF 6.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 6 Average price | CHF 6 Average price Cheapest | CHF 8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Sala to Västerås
Compare the available ways to get from Sala to Västerås, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sala to Västerås:
A bus is CHF 1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sala to Västerås costing on average CHF 6.
Other travel options to Västerås take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
The journey is about 6m faster (26m by train vs 32m by car) and roughly CHF 2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF 6 vs CHF 8). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Sala to Västerås
How to get from Sala to Västerås by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sala to Västerås is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12115 Mälartåg8:05 AM 0h25 Sala tågstation 8:30 AM Västerås Central Station CHF 6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12115 Mälartåg8:05 AM 0h25 Sala tågstation 8:30 AM Västerås Central Station CHF 6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12115 Mälartåg8:05 AM 0h25 Sala tågstation 8:30 AM Västerås Central Station CHF 6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
12123 Mälartåg10:05 AM 0h25 Sala tågstation 10:30 AM Västerås Central Station CHF 6 1 One-way 0 transfers
12119 Mälartåg9:05 AM 0h25 Sala tågstation 9:30 AM Västerås Central Station CHF 6 1 One-way 0 transfers
12127 Mälartåg11:05 AM 0h25 Sala tågstation 11:30 AM Västerås Central Station CHF 6 1 One-way 0 transfers
569 VL8:35 AM 0h45 Sala tågstation 9:20 AM Västerås Central Station CHF 6 1 One-way 0 transfers
569 VL10:35 AM 0h45 Sala tågstation 11:20 AM Västerås Central Station CHF 6 1 One-way 0 transfers
569 VL4:10 PM 0h45 Sala tågstation 4:55 PM Västerås Central Station CHF 6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sala to Västerås:
A bus is CHF 1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sala to Västerås costing on average CHF 6.
Other travel options to Västerås take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sala and Västerås as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sala tågstation and arrive in Västerås Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Sala, Sätrabrunn and arrive in Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen).
- Travel with VL to go to Västerås by bus.
- Travel with Malartag to go to Västerås by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with VL.
- 10 direct trains per day with Malartag.
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