The cheapest and fastest trains from Gävle to Västerås
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
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.
It's difficult to get from Gävle to Västerås without transferring at least once.
8411 Mälartåg+
774 UL+
161 SJ
8407 Mälartåg+
804 UL+
109 SJ
99 X-Trafik · 15 X-Trafik+
8459 Mälartåg+
774 UL
589 SJ 3000 · 195 SJ
287 SJ+
2171 Mälartåg
561 SJ 3000+
804 UL+
115 SJ
287 SJ+
2171 Mälartåg
8411 Mälartåg+
774 UL+
161 SJ
11 SJ+
8559 Mälartåg
591 SJ 3000+
774 UL+
171 SJTravel 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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2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8407 Mälartåg+ 804 UL+ 109 SJ | 2:36 AM Gävle Centralstation | 3h04 | 5:40 AM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8411 Mälartåg+ 774 UL+ 161 SJ | 3:36 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2h34 | 6:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik+ 8417 Mälartåg · 8515 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 4:29 AM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 3h58 | 8:27 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 3 transfers | |
41 X-Trafik+ 8167 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 41 SJ+ 2119 Mälartåg | 5:00 AM Gävle | 3h30 | 8:30 AM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
8167 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 41 SJ+ 2119 Mälartåg | 5:18 AM Gävle Centralstation | 3h12 | 8:30 AM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
561 SJ 3000+ 804 UL+ 115 SJ | 6:14 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2h26 | 8:40 AM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
99 X-Trafik+ 563 SJ 3000 · 169 SJ+ 21 VL | 6:39 AM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h06 | 10:45 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
99 X-Trafik+ 563 SJ 3000 · 169 SJ+ 21 VL | 6:39 AM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h08 | 10:47 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 3 transfers | |
41 X-Trafik+ 563 SJ 3000 · 169 SJ | 6:50 AM Gävle | 3h20 | 10:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
563 SJ 3000 · 169 SJ | 7:14 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2h56 | 10:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
41 X-Trafik+ 591 SJ 3000+ 774 UL+ 171 SJ | 8:10 AM Gävle | 3h00 | 11:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 3 transfers | |
565 SJ 3000 · 171 SJ | 8:14 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2h56 | 11:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
591 SJ 3000+ 774 UL+ 171 SJ | 8:31 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2h39 | 11:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
591 SJ 3000+ 804 UL+ 171 SJ | 8:31 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2h39 | 11:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1 X-Trafik+ 567 SJ 3000 · 173 SJ | 8:53 AM Gävle | 3h17 | 12:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
567 SJ 3000 · 173 SJ | 9:14 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2h56 | 12:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
4 X-Trafik · 1 X-Trafik+ 569 SJ 3000 · 175 SJ | 9:38 AM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h10 | 1:48 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 4 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik · 1 X-Trafik+ 569 SJ 3000 · 175 SJ | 9:38 AM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h04 | 1:42 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4 transfers | |
1 X-Trafik+ 569 SJ 3000 · 175 SJ | 9:53 AM Gävle | 3h17 | 1:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
569 SJ 3000 · 175 SJ | 10:14 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2h56 | 1:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
91 X-Trafik+ 271 SJ · 177 SJ | 10:40 AM Gävle | 3h30 | 2:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
271 SJ · 177 SJ | 11:01 AM Gävle Centralstation | 3h09 | 2:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
4 X-Trafik · 41 X-Trafik+ 8109 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8057 Tåg i Bergslagen | 2:39 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h11 | 6:50 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 4 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik · 41 X-Trafik+ 8109 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8057 Tåg i Bergslagen | 2:39 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h07 | 6:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik · 41 X-Trafik+ 8109 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8057 Tåg i Bergslagen | 2:39 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h11 | 6:50 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 4 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik · 41 X-Trafik+ 8109 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8057 Tåg i Bergslagen | 2:39 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h07 | 6:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4 transfers | |
41 X-Trafik+ 579 SJ 3000+ 8555 Mälartåg | 2:50 PM Gävle | 3h11 | 6:01 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
99 X-Trafik · 15 X-Trafik+ 8459 Mälartåg+ 774 UL | 2:59 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h21 | 7:20 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 5 transfers | |
41 X-Trafik+ 8109 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8057 Tåg i Bergslagen | 3:10 PM Gävle | 3h12 | 6:22 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
579 SJ 3000+ 8555 Mälartåg | 3:14 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2h47 | 6:01 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
8109 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8057 Tåg i Bergslagen | 3:28 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2h54 | 6:22 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
4 X-Trafik · 1 X-Trafik+ 11 SJ+ 8559 Mälartåg | 3:39 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h07 | 7:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik · 241 X-Trafik+ 11 SJ+ 8559 Mälartåg | 3:39 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h07 | 7:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik · 241 X-Trafik+ 11 SJ+ 8559 Mälartåg | 3:39 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h10 | 7:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 4 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik · 1 X-Trafik+ 11 SJ+ 8559 Mälartåg | 3:39 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h10 | 7:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 4 transfers | |
241 X-Trafik+ 11 SJ+ 8559 Mälartåg | 4:00 PM Gävle | 3h00 | 7:00 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik · 15 X-Trafik+ 583 SJ 3000 · 189 SJ | 4:19 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h30 | 8:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 4 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik · 48 X-Trafik+ 583 SJ 3000 · 189 SJ | 4:19 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h30 | 8:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 4 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik · 15 X-Trafik+ 583 SJ 3000 · 189 SJ | 4:19 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h27 | 8:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4 transfers | |
11 SJ+ 8559 Mälartåg | 4:25 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2h35 | 7:00 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
41 X-Trafik+ 583 SJ 3000 · 189 SJ | 4:50 PM Gävle | 3h20 | 8:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
583 SJ 3000 · 189 SJ | 5:14 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2h56 | 8:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
4 X-Trafik · 15 X-Trafik+ 585 SJ 3000 · 191 SJ | 5:29 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h20 | 9:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 4 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik · 26 X-Trafik+ 585 SJ 3000 · 191 SJ | 5:29 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h20 | 9:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 4 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik · 26 X-Trafik+ 585 SJ 3000 · 191 SJ | 5:29 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h17 | 9:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik · 15 X-Trafik+ 585 SJ 3000 · 191 SJ | 5:29 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h17 | 9:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4 transfers | |
26 X-Trafik+ 585 SJ 3000 · 191 SJ | 5:52 PM Gävle | 3h18 | 9:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik · 91 X-Trafik+ 287 SJ+ 2171 Mälartåg | 5:59 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h50 | 10:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 4 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik · 15 X-Trafik+ 8471 Mälartåg · 2171 Mälartåg | 5:59 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h47 | 10:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik · 91 X-Trafik+ 287 SJ+ 2171 Mälartåg | 5:59 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h47 | 10:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik · 15 X-Trafik+ 8471 Mälartåg · 2171 Mälartåg | 5:59 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h50 | 10:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 4 transfers | |
585 SJ 3000 · 191 SJ | 6:14 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2h56 | 9:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
91 X-Trafik+ 287 SJ+ 2171 Mälartåg | 6:40 PM Gävle | 2h51 | 9:31 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
287 SJ+ 2171 Mälartåg | 7:01 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2h30 | 9:31 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
241 X-Trafik+ 589 SJ 3000 · 195 SJ | 7:50 PM Gävle | 3h20 | 11:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
589 SJ 3000 · 195 SJ | 8:13 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2h57 | 11:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
4 X-Trafik+ 71 SJ+ 8593 Mälartåg+ 569 VL | 9:59 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 7h46 | 5:45 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gävle to Västerås
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.
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 |
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
Malartag
UL
Swedish Railways (SJ)
Tåg i Bergslagen
Mälartåg
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.

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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gävle to Västerås
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralplan.
- Restaurang Matildas
- Brända Bocken
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 10
- Clarion Hotel Winn
- Elite Grand Hotel Gävle
- Scandic CH
- Located in the main hall
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available 24/7 with access from Södra Ringvägen
- Frank Bistro
- Restaurang Varda
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- 5 SEK
- Elite Stadshotellet Västerås
- Best Western Hotel Esplanade
- Clarion Collection Hotel Etage
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Stockholm and other destinations
- Hall 2: waiting area and lockers
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Mälarbanan railway
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