How to travel from Västerås to Stockholm

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Compare bus and train for Västerås to Stockholm

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 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 train costs an average of $11, while a bus costs an average of $12.

Distance: 56 miles (91 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Västerås to Stockholm is a train with an average price of $11.

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

A train is $0.31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Västerås to Stockholm costing on average $12.

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

Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 6m.

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

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from Västerås to Stockholm

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

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

  • UL874 UL · 803 UL+SL43 SL
    8:05 AM2h29
    Västerås Central Station
    10:34 AMStockholm City station
    $101One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • UL874 UL · 803 UL+SL43 SL
    8:05 AM2h29
    Västerås Central Station
    10:34 AMStockholm City station
    $101One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • SJ170 SJ
    12:49 PM0h55
    Västerås Central Station
    1:44 PMStockholm Central Station
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SJ106 SJ
    5:16 AM0h58
    Västerås Central Station
    6:14 AMStockholm Central Station
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • SJ41 SJ
    9:52 AM0h58
    Västerås Central Station
    10:50 AMStockholm Central Station
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • SJ47 SJ
    6:06 PM0h59
    Västerås Central Station
    7:05 PMStockholm Central Station
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • UL773 UL+SL40 SL
    8:35 AM2h47
    Västerås Central Station
    11:22 AMStockholm City station
    $101One-way
    1 transfer
  • UL773 UL+SL40 SL
    8:05 AM2h47
    Västerås Central Station
    10:52 AMStockholm City station
    $101One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 PM1h20
    Västerås, Resecentrum
    8:20 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Västerås to Stockholm

Travel to Stockholm 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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Västerås and Stockholm including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Västerås to Stockholm is a train with an average price of $11.

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

A train is $0.31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Västerås to Stockholm costing on average $12.

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

Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 6m.

The distance from Västerås to Stockholm is approximately 56 miles (91 km).
The average frequency per day from Västerås to Stockholm is:
  • Around 37 trains per day.
  • Around 31 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Västerås and Stockholm 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:
  • Trains mostly depart from Västerås Central Station and arrive in Stockholm Central Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) and arrive in Stockholm, Västerbroplan.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Västerås to Stockholm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SJ, vy, Malartag, Tågab, SL to go to Stockholm by train.
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, UL, Vy Buss to go to Stockholm by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Västerås to Stockholm with the following travel companies:
  • 16 direct trains per day with SJ, Tågab.
  • 7 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss.
Omio customers who travel from Västerås to Stockholm often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Oslo, Gothenburg, Malmö, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stockholm and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Stockholm to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Stockholm, you can visit Fotografiska to enjoy contemporary photography and a rooftop café. Explore Södermalm for its vibrant arts scene and eclectic shops. Take a boat tour through the Stockholm Archipelago for stunning island views. Relax in the Royal National City Park or enjoy a traditional Swedish fika at a local café. Discover historic Gamla Stan with its medieval architecture, and see the Vasa Museum's 17th-century warship. Skansen offers insights into Swedish history and wildlife, while the Stockholm Palace showcases opulent royal rooms. For music fans, ABBA The Museum provides an interactive experience dedicated to the iconic pop group.
Typically, 3 to 4 days are sufficient to explore Stockholm's main attractions, including the Vasa Museum, Gamla Stan, and Skansen, while allowing time for boat tours and enjoying the city's vibrant culinary scene.
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