The cheapest and fastest buses from Stockholm to Västerås
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stockholm to Västerås is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm to Västerås will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 9 buses that leave Stockholm for Västerås on Sat, May 23, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct buses cover the 91 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
85011:15 AM1h25Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)12:40 PMVästerås, Resecentrum€111One-way0 transfers
8507:40 AM1h25Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)9:05 AMVästerås, Resecentrum€111One-way0 transfers
8505:50 PM2h15Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)8:05 PMVästerås, Resecentrum€131One-way0 transfers
848 UL+
569 VL+
41 Pendeltåg · 5 SL12:20 AM6h23Stockholm, Västerbroplan6:43 AMVästerås, Åkesta€141One-way4 transfers
848 UL+
41 Pendeltåg+
569 VL12:53 AM5h32Stockholm City station6:25 AMVästerås Central Station€141One-way2 transfers
FlixBus10:50 AM1h20Stockholm, Cityterminalen12:10 PMVästerås, Resecentrum€171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:00 PM1h20Stockholm, Cityterminalen4:20 PMVästerås, Resecentrum€171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 AM1h20Stockholm, Cityterminalen9:20 AMVästerås, Resecentrum€171One-way0 transfers
85011:15 AM1h25Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)12:40 PMVästerås, Resecentrum€111One-way0 transfers
8507:40 AM1h25Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)9:05 AMVästerås, Resecentrum€111One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Stockholm to Västerås
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Västerås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 91 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€13 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stockholm to Västerås bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm to Västerås buses for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
201 SL · 41 Pendeltåg+ 848 UL+ 569 VL | 11:59 PM Lidingö, Ängsklockevägen | 6h41 | 6:40 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4 transfers | |
| Saturday, May 23 | |||||
848 UL+ 5 SL · 41 Pendeltåg+ 569 VL | 12:20 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 6h23 | 6:43 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 4 transfers | |
848 UL+ 41 Pendeltåg · 5 SL+ 21 VL | 12:20 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 6h23 | 6:43 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 4 transfers | |
848 UL+ 569 VL+ 41 Pendeltåg | 12:53 AM Stockholm City station | 5h32 | 6:25 AM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
850 | 7:40 AM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 1h25 | 9:05 AM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 1h20 | 9:20 AM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 1h20 | 12:10 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 11:15 AM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 1h25 | 12:40 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 1h20 | 4:20 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 | 5:50 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 2h15 | 8:05 PM Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stockholm to Västerås
Buses from Stockholm to Västerås run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €5 by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 91 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 91 km |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:03 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, UL, Vy Buss from Stockholm to VästeråsYou can travel by bus between Stockholm to Västerås with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, UL, Vy Buss for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Stockholm to Västerås
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm to Västerås by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Västerås, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Vy Bus4You
- Vy Bus4You strives for all to travel comfortably, safely and independently, adapting digital services, vehicles, and ticket solutions in accordance with the new accessibility directive (European Accessibility Act) which takes effect in June 2025.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Vy Bus4You
- Tickets with cancellation insurance can be canceled up to one hour before departure for a full refund, excluding the cancellation insurance premium.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Vy Bus4You
- One checked bag and one hand luggage with a total maximum weight of 25kg is included for Swedish services, while Norwegian services allow two checked bags and one hand luggage with maximum dimensions of 175 cm (height + length + depth) and 23 kg per item.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Vy Bus4You
- Additional luggage can be another bag up to 25 kg, and special luggage like a golf bag, skis, or an instrument can weigh a maximum of 20 kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Vy Bus4You
- Smaller pets are allowed in cages no bigger than a normal seat (max 50x40x40 cm) and require a child's ticket for Swedish routes, while guide dogs are free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Stockholm to Västerås
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Ritazza (in the station)
- Max Burgers (0.2 km)
- Vete-Katten (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 50, 53, 69 Metro: T-Centralen (all s) Train: Stockholm Central Station
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Cityterminalen (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Swedish Bites (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 50, 53, 57, 65 Metro: T-Centralen (all s) Train: Stockholm Central Station
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Resecentrum (in the station)
- Bakery Corner (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 11, 12, 21 Train: Västerås Central Station
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