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Compare bus and train for Västerås to Bålsta
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Bålsta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$8 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Västerås to Bålsta:
A bus is $0.35 (€0.29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Västerås to Bålsta costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Bålsta take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
The journey is about 9m faster (29m by train vs 38m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($8 (€6) vs $13 (€11)). 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 Västerås to Bålsta
How to get from Västerås to Bålsta by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Västerås to Bålsta is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:19 PM1h24Västerås10:43 PMBålsta$51One-way0 transfers
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9:19 PM1h24Västerås10:43 PMBålsta$51One-way0 transfers
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9:19 PM1h24Västerås10:43 PMBålsta$51One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:19 PM1h24Västerås9:43 PMBålsta$51One-way0 transfers
6:47 PM1h48Västerås8:35 PMBålsta$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Västerås to Bålsta:
A bus is $0.35 (€0.29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Västerås to Bålsta costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Bålsta take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Västerås and Bålsta as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) and arrive in Bålsta, Gransäterskolan.
- Trains mostly depart from Västerås Central Station and arrive in Bålsta station.
- Travel with UL to go to Bålsta by bus.
- Travel with vy, SJ to go to Bålsta by train.
- 16 direct trains per day with vy, SJ.
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