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Compare bus, train, and flight for Västerås to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $81.
Distance: 306 miles (493 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$72 Average price | $232 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 15m Average total duration 11h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Västerås to Malmö:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Västerås to Malmö costing on average $72 (€59).
A bus is $168 (€138) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Västerås to Malmö costing on average $232 (€190).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
Bus takes on average 11h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Västerås to Malmö
How to get from Västerås to Malmö by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Västerås to Malmö is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 AM14h15Västerås, Resecentrum2:45 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$1101One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 AM14h15Västerås, Resecentrum2:45 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$1101One-way1 transfer
Fastest
SK10711:10 AM1h30Stockholm Arlanda Airport12:40 PMMalmo Airport$3451One-way0 transfers
Other options
163 SJ · 529 X 2000+
7225 Västtrafik8:12 AM6h41Västerås Central Station2:53 PMMalmö Centralstation$1451One-way2 transfers
177 SJ · 541 X 2000+
8173 Tåg i Bergslagen3:11 PM5h42Västerås Central Station8:53 PMMalmö Centralstation$1521One-way2 transfers
177 SJ · 541 X 2000+
5 Skånetrafiken+
8173 Tåg i Bergslagen2:44 PM6h40Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)9:24 PMMalmö, Stapelbäddsparken$1601One-way4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 PM14h10Västerås, Resecentrum5:05 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$1121One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM13h05Västerås, Resecentrum6:25 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$1191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM10h10Västerås, Resecentrum9:00 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$1221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Västerås to Malmö:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Västerås to Malmö costing on average $72 (€59).
A bus is $168 (€138) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Västerås to Malmö costing on average $232 (€190).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
Bus takes on average 11h 45m.
- 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 Västerås and Malmö as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and arrive in Malmo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Västerås Central Station and arrive in Malmö Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) and arrive in Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken.
- Travel with Sas Airways, Ryanair, regional jet, braathens regional aviation, Cityjet to go to Malmö by flight.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Malmö by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Snälltåget to go to Malmö by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with Sas Airways, regional jet, braathens regional aviation, Cityjet.
- 0 direct trains per day with SJ.
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