Gävle to Västerås train with SJ

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gävle to Västerås

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

€12

Average price

€38

Fastest journey

2 h 26 m

Average duration

2 h 33 m

Trains per day

57

Distance

122 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gävle to Västerås is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Gävle to Västerås will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Gävle to Västerås without transferring at least once.

Malartag8411 Mälartåg+UL774 UL+SJ161 SJ
04:36AM2h34
Gävle Centralstation
07:10AMVästerås Central Station
121One-way
2 transfers
Malartag8407 Mälartåg+UL804 UL+SJ109 SJ
03:36AM3h04
Gävle Centralstation
06:40AMVästerås Central Station
121One-way
2 transfers
XTrafik99 X-Trafik · 15 X-Trafik+Malartag8459 Mälartåg+UL774 UL
03:59PM4h21
Gävle Fyrbovägen
08:20PMVästerås, Åkesta
191One-way
5 transfers
SJ589 SJ 3000 · 195 SJ
09:13PM2h57
Gävle Centralstation
12:10AMVästerås Central Station
211One-way
1 transfer
SJ287 SJ+Malartag2171 Mälartåg
08:01PM2h30
Gävle Centralstation
10:31PMVästerås Central Station
231One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Gävle to Västerås

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gävle to Västerås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €9.

Distance: 122 km

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Bus

€14

Average price

€8

Average price

Cheapest

2h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 13m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 10m

Average total duration

2h 40m

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SJ

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UL

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Live departures

Gävle to Västerås train times

The table below shows live departures for Gävle to Västerås trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 11:53 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
malartag8407 Mälartåg+ul_se804 UL+sj109 SJ2:36 AM Gävle Centralstation
3h04
5:40 AM Västerås Central Station2 transfers
malartag8411 Mälartåg+ul_se774 UL+sj161 SJ3:36 AM Gävle Centralstation
2h34
6:10 AM Västerås Central Station2 transfers
xtrafik4 X-Trafik+malartag8417 Mälartåg · 8515 Mälartåg+vl_se21 VL4:29 AM Gävle Fyrbovägen
3h58
8:27 AM Västerås, Åkesta3 transfers
xtrafik41 X-Trafik+tagibergslagen8167 Tåg i Bergslagen+sj41 SJ+malartag2119 Mälartåg5:00 AM Gävle
3h30
8:30 AM Västerås Central Station3 transfers
tagibergslagen8167 Tåg i Bergslagen+sj41 SJ+malartag2119 Mälartåg5:18 AM Gävle Centralstation
3h12
8:30 AM Västerås Central Station2 transfers
sj561 SJ 3000+ul_se804 UL+sj115 SJ6:14 AM Gävle Centralstation
2h26
8:40 AM Västerås Central Station2 transfers
xtrafik99 X-Trafik+sj563 SJ 3000 · 169 SJ+vl_se21 VL6:39 AM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h06
10:45 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)3 transfers
xtrafik99 X-Trafik+sj563 SJ 3000 · 169 SJ+vl_se21 VL6:39 AM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h08
10:47 AM Västerås, Åkesta3 transfers
xtrafik41 X-Trafik+sj563 SJ 3000 · 169 SJ6:50 AM Gävle
3h20
10:10 AM Västerås Central Station2 transfers
sj563 SJ 3000 · 169 SJ7:14 AM Gävle Centralstation
2h56
10:10 AM Västerås Central Station1 transfer
xtrafik41 X-Trafik+sj591 SJ 3000+ul_se774 UL+sj171 SJ8:10 AM Gävle
3h00
11:10 AM Västerås Central Station3 transfers
sj565 SJ 3000 · 171 SJ8:14 AM Gävle Centralstation
2h56
11:10 AM Västerås Central Station1 transfer
sj591 SJ 3000+ul_se774 UL+sj171 SJ8:31 AM Gävle Centralstation
2h39
11:10 AM Västerås Central Station2 transfers
sj591 SJ 3000+ul_se804 UL+sj171 SJ8:31 AM Gävle Centralstation
2h39
11:10 AM Västerås Central Station2 transfers
xtrafik1 X-Trafik+sj567 SJ 3000 · 173 SJ8:53 AM Gävle
3h17
12:10 PM Västerås Central Station2 transfers
sj567 SJ 3000 · 173 SJ9:14 AM Gävle Centralstation
2h56
12:10 PM Västerås Central Station1 transfer
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 1 X-Trafik+sj569 SJ 3000 · 175 SJ9:38 AM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h10
1:48 PM Västerås, Åkesta4 transfers
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 1 X-Trafik+sj569 SJ 3000 · 175 SJ9:38 AM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h04
1:42 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)4 transfers
xtrafik1 X-Trafik+sj569 SJ 3000 · 175 SJ9:53 AM Gävle
3h17
1:10 PM Västerås Central Station2 transfers
sj569 SJ 3000 · 175 SJ10:14 AM Gävle Centralstation
2h56
1:10 PM Västerås Central Station1 transfer
xtrafik91 X-Trafik+sj271 SJ · 177 SJ10:40 AM Gävle
3h30
2:10 PM Västerås Central Station2 transfers
sj271 SJ · 177 SJ11:01 AM Gävle Centralstation
3h09
2:10 PM Västerås Central Station1 transfer
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 41 X-Trafik+tagibergslagen8109 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8057 Tåg i Bergslagen2:39 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h11
6:50 PM Västerås, Åkesta4 transfers
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 41 X-Trafik+tagibergslagen8109 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8057 Tåg i Bergslagen2:39 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h07
6:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)4 transfers
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 41 X-Trafik+tagibergslagen8109 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8057 Tåg i Bergslagen2:39 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h11
6:50 PM Västerås, Åkesta4 transfers
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 41 X-Trafik+tagibergslagen8109 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8057 Tåg i Bergslagen2:39 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h07
6:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)4 transfers
xtrafik41 X-Trafik+sj579 SJ 3000+malartag8555 Mälartåg2:50 PM Gävle
3h11
6:01 PM Västerås Central Station2 transfers
xtrafik99 X-Trafik · 15 X-Trafik+malartag8459 Mälartåg+ul_se774 UL2:59 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h21
7:20 PM Västerås, Åkesta5 transfers
xtrafik41 X-Trafik+tagibergslagen8109 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8057 Tåg i Bergslagen3:10 PM Gävle
3h12
6:22 PM Västerås Central Station2 transfers
sj579 SJ 3000+malartag8555 Mälartåg3:14 PM Gävle Centralstation
2h47
6:01 PM Västerås Central Station1 transfer
tagibergslagen8109 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8057 Tåg i Bergslagen3:28 PM Gävle Centralstation
2h54
6:22 PM Västerås Central Station1 transfer
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 1 X-Trafik+sj11 SJ+malartag8559 Mälartåg3:39 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h07
7:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)4 transfers
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 241 X-Trafik+sj11 SJ+malartag8559 Mälartåg3:39 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h07
7:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)4 transfers
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 241 X-Trafik+sj11 SJ+malartag8559 Mälartåg3:39 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h10
7:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta4 transfers
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 1 X-Trafik+sj11 SJ+malartag8559 Mälartåg3:39 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h10
7:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta4 transfers
xtrafik241 X-Trafik+sj11 SJ+malartag8559 Mälartåg4:00 PM Gävle
3h00
7:00 PM Västerås Central Station2 transfers
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 15 X-Trafik+sj583 SJ 3000 · 189 SJ4:19 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h30
8:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta4 transfers
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 48 X-Trafik+sj583 SJ 3000 · 189 SJ4:19 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h30
8:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta4 transfers
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 15 X-Trafik+sj583 SJ 3000 · 189 SJ4:19 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h27
8:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)4 transfers
sj11 SJ+malartag8559 Mälartåg4:25 PM Gävle Centralstation
2h35
7:00 PM Västerås Central Station1 transfer
xtrafik41 X-Trafik+sj583 SJ 3000 · 189 SJ4:50 PM Gävle
3h20
8:10 PM Västerås Central Station2 transfers
sj583 SJ 3000 · 189 SJ5:14 PM Gävle Centralstation
2h56
8:10 PM Västerås Central Station1 transfer
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 15 X-Trafik+sj585 SJ 3000 · 191 SJ5:29 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h20
9:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta4 transfers
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 26 X-Trafik+sj585 SJ 3000 · 191 SJ5:29 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h20
9:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta4 transfers
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 26 X-Trafik+sj585 SJ 3000 · 191 SJ5:29 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h17
9:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)4 transfers
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 15 X-Trafik+sj585 SJ 3000 · 191 SJ5:29 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h17
9:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)4 transfers
xtrafik26 X-Trafik+sj585 SJ 3000 · 191 SJ5:52 PM Gävle
3h18
9:10 PM Västerås Central Station2 transfers
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 91 X-Trafik+sj287 SJ+malartag2171 Mälartåg5:59 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h50
10:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta4 transfers
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 15 X-Trafik+malartag8471 Mälartåg · 2171 Mälartåg5:59 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h47
10:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)4 transfers
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 91 X-Trafik+sj287 SJ+malartag2171 Mälartåg5:59 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h47
10:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)4 transfers
xtrafik4 X-Trafik · 15 X-Trafik+malartag8471 Mälartåg · 2171 Mälartåg5:59 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
4h50
10:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta4 transfers
sj585 SJ 3000 · 191 SJ6:14 PM Gävle Centralstation
2h56
9:10 PM Västerås Central Station1 transfer
xtrafik91 X-Trafik+sj287 SJ+malartag2171 Mälartåg6:40 PM Gävle
2h51
9:31 PM Västerås Central Station2 transfers
sj287 SJ+malartag2171 Mälartåg7:01 PM Gävle Centralstation
2h30
9:31 PM Västerås Central Station1 transfer
xtrafik241 X-Trafik+sj589 SJ 3000 · 195 SJ7:50 PM Gävle
3h20
11:10 PM Västerås Central Station2 transfers
sj589 SJ 3000 · 195 SJ8:13 PM Gävle Centralstation
2h57
11:10 PM Västerås Central Station1 transfer
xtrafik4 X-Trafik+sj71 SJ+malartag8593 Mälartåg+vl_se569 VL9:59 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen
7h46
5:45 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)4 transfers

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Overview: Train from Gävle to Västerås

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Trains from Gävle to Västerås run on average 100 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 122 km distance in 2h 34m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5
Distance
122 km
Average train duration
2h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
€9
Trains per day
100
Fastest train
2h 34m
First train
00:10
Last train
23:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5

Train companies: SJ, Malartag, UL, Swedish Railways (SJ), Tåg i Bergslagen, Mälartåg from Gävle to Västerås trainsSJ, Malartag, UL, Swedish Railways (SJ), Tåg i Bergslagen, Mälartåg trains will get you between Gävle and Västerås from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SJ

About
SJ is a Swedish train company that offers a wide range of services to its passengers. It operates high-speed trains, regional trains, and night trains, all of which are comfortable and reliable. The high-speed trains, X2000, are the fastest way to travel between cities, while the regional trains, Pågatåg, are perfect for shorter trips. The night trains, SJ Nattåg, offer a comfortable way to travel overnight. SJ offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and SJ Prio tickets, which offer discounts for frequent travelers. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a café car. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 45m
Cheapest Price
€19
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, bistro car with snacks and drinks, at-seat service in 1st class
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for additional fee in 2nd class, included in 1st class ticket
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets free in carrier, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Malartag

About
Mälartåg is a Swedish train company from the Mälardalen region operating in the Stockholm, Sörmland, Uppsala, Västmanland, Örebro and Östergötland. Mälartåg's train fleet consists of double-deckers and smaller regional trains with a maximum speed of 200 km/h.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 3m
Cheapest Price
€7
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 piece of larger luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by ÖBB
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and drinks, bistro service with snacks and beverages, at-seat service in First Class
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Second Class: Optional reservation for €3
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and boarding assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs need ticket (50% of regular fare). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

UL

About
UL (Kollektivtrafikförvaltningen UL) is the public transport authority responsible for buses and trains in Uppsala County, Sweden. They operate green city buses in Uppsala in cooperation with Gamla Uppsala Buss, and yellow regional buses that cover most of the county, with Uppsala Central Station as a major hub. UL also has collaborations with other public transport operators like Mälartåg and SL Commuter Trains. Passengers can purchase tickets through various methods, and UL buses offer amenities such as restrooms, air-conditioning, and space for hand luggage.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 48m
Cheapest Price
€5
Cancellation Policy
If a journey is delayed by more than 20 minutes, compensation can be applied for, with varying percentages of the ticket price refunded based on delay duration.
Refund
If a train is canceled and UL was informed no later than three days before, delay compensation does not apply.
Pregnant on board
Pregnant employees are entitled to reasonable accommodations if there is a medical need that causes limitations, as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the employer.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are available on some routes and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Toilets
Accessibility
UL Lafayette offers charter bus services with a variety of buses.

Swedish Railways (SJ)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 26m
Cheapest Price
€40
Swedish Railways (SJ) frequency
8 a day

Tåg i Bergslagen

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 54m
Tåg i Bergslagen frequency
1 a day

Mälartåg

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 53m
Cheapest Price
€24
Mälartåg frequency
4 a day

FAQs: Trains from Gävle to Västerås

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gävle to Västerås by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Västerås, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Gävle to Västerås can start from as little as €12 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Gävle to Västerås is €21; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Gävle to Västerås is 2 h 26 min   to travel the 122 km long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The first train from Gävle to Västerås leaves at 08: 04. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Gävle to Västerås leaves at 20: 16.
For the best Gävle to Västerås train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with SJ or Malartag. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Gävle to Västerås to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 16.

When departing from Gävle, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Gävle Centralstation, Gävle and Gävle, Gävlebro E4. When arriving in Västerås, you can end your route in train stations like Västerås Central Station, Västerås, Björnögården and Västerås, Bjurhovda.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Gävle Centralstation, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Västerås Central Station, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Västerås from Gävle is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 26 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Gävle to Västerås by train is January.
You have options as you can travel between Gävle and Västerås 2 different ways: train or coach.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Gävle to Västerås

Gävle
Västerås
The major train station for departures in Gävle is Gävle Centralstation. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gävle Centralstation for your trip from Gävle to Västerås.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
6
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralplan.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurang Matildas
  • Brända Bocken
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • SEK 10
Hotel
Hotel
  • Clarion Hotel Winn
  • Elite Grand Hotel Gävle
  • Scandic CH
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to various destinations
  • Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transit options for Gävle Centralstation
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Train: Regional and long-distance services
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