How to travel from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda

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Compare bus and train for Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a train costs an average of €29.

Distance: 48 miles (78 km)

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€20

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€29

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2h 12m

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1h 42m

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Compare ways to travel from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda

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

The cheapest way to travel from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda is a bus with an average price of €20.

This is compared to other travel options from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda:

A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average €29.

The fastest way to travel from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda is by train with an average journey time of 1h 51m.

Other travel options to Stockholm-Arlanda take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Västerås and Stockholm-Arlanda including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda among Omio's users.

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from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda

How to get from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • UL773 UL · 801 UL
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • UL773 UL · 801 UL
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Vy Bus4You850
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Malartag8532 Mälartåg+SL40 SL
    1 transfer
  • SJ Regional112 SJ Regional+SJ InterCity42 SJ InterCity
    1 transfer
  • SJ Regional170 SJ Regional+Malartag940 Mälartåg
    1 transfer
  • UL773 UL · 801 UL
    1 transfer
  • UL874 UL · 804 UL · 801 UL
    2 transfers
  • UL773 UL+SL40 SL
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda

Travel to Stockholm-Arlanda 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 Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda.

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There are 2 options to travel between Västerås and Stockholm-Arlanda including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda is a bus with an average price of €20.

This is compared to other travel options from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda:

A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average €29.

The fastest way to travel from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda is by train with an average journey time of 1h 51m.

Other travel options to Stockholm-Arlanda take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 12m.

The distance from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda is approximately 48 miles (78 km).
The average frequency per day from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda is:
  • Around 29 buses per day.
  • Around 24 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Västerås and Stockholm-Arlanda as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda:
  • Trains mostly depart from Västerås Central Station and arrive in Arlanda Central station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Västerås, Resecentrum and arrive in Stockholm, Arlanda.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, UL, Vy Express Sweden, Flygbussarna to go to Stockholm-Arlanda by bus.
  • Travel with SJ, Malartag, vy, Tågab to go to Stockholm-Arlanda by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda:
  • 18 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, Vy Express Sweden.
Omio customers who travel from Västerås to Stockholm-Arlanda often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Örebro, Uppsala, Linköping, Norrköping. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stockholm-Arlanda and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Stockholm-Arlanda to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a thorough exploration, spending 2 to 3 days in the Stockholm-Arlanda area allows you to enjoy the local attractions, experience Swedish culture, and accommodate travel time.
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