How to travel from Västerås to Gothenburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Västerås to Gothenburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. 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 $69, while a flight costs an average of $922.

Distance: 211 miles (340 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Västerås to Gothenburg

Compare the available ways to get from Västerås to Gothenburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Västerås to Gothenburg is a train with an average price of $69 (€58).

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

A train is $10 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Västerås to Gothenburg costing on average $79 (€66).

A train is $854 (€715) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Västerås to Gothenburg costing on average $922 (€772).

The fastest way to travel from Västerås to Gothenburg is by train with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 9m.

Bus takes on average 9h 31m.

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

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

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

  • SJ Regional183 SJ Regional
    0 transfers

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  • SJ Regional183 SJ Regional
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK169
    0 transfers

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  • SJ Regional169 SJ Regional
    0 transfers
  • SJ Regional179 SJ Regional
    0 transfers
  • SJ183 SJ
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • Vy Bus4You850 · 400
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2415 · LH2430
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2292 · SN2317
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2294 · SN2319
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Västerås to Gothenburg

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There are 3 options to travel between Västerås and Gothenburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Västerås to Gothenburg is a train with an average price of $69 (€58).

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

A train is $10 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Västerås to Gothenburg costing on average $79 (€66).

A train is $854 (€715) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Västerås to Gothenburg costing on average $922 (€772).

The fastest way to travel from Västerås to Gothenburg is by train with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 9m.

Bus takes on average 9h 31m.

The distance from Västerås to Gothenburg is approximately 211 miles (340 km).
The average frequency per day from Västerås to Gothenburg is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Västerås and Gothenburg 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 Västerås to Gothenburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and arrive in Göteborg-Landvetter Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Västerås Central Station and arrive in Gothenburg Centralstation.
  • Buses mostly depart from Västerås, Resecentrum and arrive in Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Västerås to Gothenburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Sas Airways, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Eurowings, British Airways, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Gothenburg by flight.
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Express Sweden to go to Gothenburg by bus.
  • Travel with SJ, Västtrafik, VR, Snälltåget, Tågab, Malartag to go to Gothenburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Västerås to Gothenburg with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Sas Airways.
  • 5 direct trains per day with SJ, Tågab.
Omio customers who travel from Västerås to Gothenburg often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Copenhagen, London, Oslo, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gothenburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Gothenburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Gothenburg, you can explore the stunning Gothenburg Archipelago, visit the unique Fish Market (Feskekôrka) for fresh seafood, and enjoy a relaxing day at Saltholmen for swimming. Discover the Botanical Garden's beautiful landscapes and take a boat tour along the scenic Göta Canal. Don't miss the exciting rides at Liseberg Amusement Park, interactive exhibits at Universeum, or the Nordic art collection at Gothenburg Museum of Art. Stroll through the charming historic district of Haga and enjoy the natural beauty of Slottsskogen Park.
To fully enjoy Gothenburg's attractions, culture, and dining experiences, spending 2 to 3 days is recommended.
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