The cheapest and fastest trains from Gävle to Västerås
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€10
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€22
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 16 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 26 m
Trains on Sep 19
27
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 €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
It's difficult to get from Gävle to Västerås without transferring at least once.
8431 Mälartåg · 12131 Mälartåg+
569 VL9:37 AM3h11Gävle Centralstation12:48 PMVästerås€101One-way2 transfers
8471 Mälartåg · 2171 Mälartåg+
569 VL7:36 PM4h17Gävle Centralstation11:53 PMVästerås€101One-way2 transfers
8419 Mälartåg+
804 UL+
115 SJ6:37 AM3h05Gävle Centralstation9:42 AMVästerås Central Station€121One-way2 transfers
285 SJ · 191 SJ7:01 PM3h09Gävle Centralstation10:10 PMVästerås Central Station€151One-way1 transfer
8427 Mälartåg+
169 SJ+
774 UL+
5 VL8:37 AM2h58Gävle Centralstation11:35 AMVästerås€151One-way3 transfers
563 SJ+
12123 Mälartåg8:14 AM2h16Gävle Centralstation10:30 AMVästerås Central Station€381One-way1 transfer
583 SJ+
2163 Mälartåg6:14 PM2h16Gävle Centralstation8:30 PMVästerås Central Station€321One-way1 transfer
283 SJ+
2163 Mälartåg6:01 PM2h29Gävle Centralstation8:30 PMVästerås Central Station€231One-way1 transfer
583 SJ+
2163 Mälartåg+
569 VL6:14 PM2h34Gävle Centralstation8:48 PMVästerås€271One-way2 transfers
563 SJ+
12123 Mälartåg+
5 VL8:14 AM2h36Gävle Centralstation10:50 AMVästerås€411One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 122 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€14 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gävle to Västerås:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gävle to Västerås costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Västerås take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
Live departures
Gävle to Västerås train times
The table below shows live departures for Gävle to Västerås trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8415 Mälartåg · 12115 Mälartåg+ 5 VL | 5:36 AM Gävle Centralstation | 3h29 | 9:05 AM Västerås | 2 transfers | |
8419 Mälartåg+ 804 UL+ 115 SJ | 6:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 3h05 | 9:42 AM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
261 SJ+ 804 UL+ 167 SJ | 7:01 AM Gävle Centralstation | 3h09 | 10:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 2 transfers | |
261 SJ · 42 SJ+ 5 VL | 7:01 AM Gävle Centralstation | 3h19 | 10:20 AM Västerås | 2 transfers | |
261 SJ+ 804 UL+ 167 SJ+ 5 VL | 7:01 AM Gävle Centralstation | 3h34 | 10:35 AM Västerås | 3 transfers | |
563 SJ+ 12123 Mälartåg | 8:14 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2h16 | 10:30 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
563 SJ+ 12123 Mälartåg+ 5 VL | 8:14 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2h36 | 10:50 AM Västerås | 2 transfers | |
43 SJ+ 5 VL+ 8169 Tåg i Bergslagen | 8:24 AM Gävle Centralstation | 4h11 | 12:35 PM Västerås | 2 transfers | |
43 SJ+ 8169 Tåg i Bergslagen | 8:24 AM Gävle Centralstation | 3h49 | 12:13 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
8427 Mälartåg+ 169 SJ+ 5 VL+ 774 UL | 8:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2h58 | 11:35 AM Västerås | 3 transfers | |
15 SJ · 171 SJ | 9:08 AM Gävle Centralstation | 3h02 | 12:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
15 SJ · 171 SJ+ 5 VL | 9:08 AM Gävle Centralstation | 3h27 | 12:35 PM Västerås | 2 transfers | |
8431 Mälartåg · 12131 Mälartåg+ 569 VL | 9:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 3h11 | 12:48 PM Västerås | 2 transfers | |
8431 Mälartåg+ 171 SJ+ 774 UL+ 5 VL | 9:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 2h58 | 12:35 PM Västerås | 3 transfers | |
8435 Mälartåg+ 774 UL+ 173 SJ+ 14 X-trafik | 9:58 AM Gävle Korpvägen | 3h38 | 1:36 PM Västerås Barometergatan | 4 transfers | |
8435 Mälartåg+ 774 UL+ 173 SJ+ 4 X-trafik | 9:59 AM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 3h37 | 1:36 PM Västerås Barometergatan | 4 transfers | |
597 SJ · 175 SJ+ 4 X-trafik+ 3 VL | 10:29 AM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 4h07 | 2:36 PM Västerås Barometergatan | 3 transfers | |
8439 Mälartåg+ 774 UL+ 175 SJ+ 4 X-trafik | 10:59 AM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 3h37 | 2:36 PM Västerås Barometergatan | 4 transfers | |
8439 Mälartåg · 12139 Mälartåg+ 4 X-trafik+ 3 VL | 10:59 AM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 3h52 | 2:51 PM Västerås Barometergatan | 3 transfers | |
283 SJ+ 2163 Mälartåg | 6:01 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2h29 | 8:30 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
583 SJ+ 2163 Mälartåg | 6:14 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2h16 | 8:30 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
583 SJ+ 2163 Mälartåg+ 569 VL | 6:14 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2h34 | 8:48 PM Västerås | 2 transfers | |
285 SJ · 191 SJ | 7:01 PM Gävle Centralstation | 3h09 | 10:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
285 SJ · 191 SJ+ 5 VL | 7:01 PM Gävle Centralstation | 3h34 | 10:35 PM Västerås | 2 transfers | |
8471 Mälartåg · 2171 Mälartåg+ 569 VL | 7:36 PM Gävle Centralstation | 4h17 | 11:53 PM Västerås | 2 transfers | |
8471 Mälartåg+ 804 UL+ 193 SJ+ 5 VL | 7:36 PM Gävle Centralstation | 3h59 | 11:35 PM Västerås | 3 transfers | |
587 SJ · 193 SJ+ 5 VL | 8:32 PM Gävle Centralstation | 3h03 | 11:35 PM Västerås | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gävle to Västerås
Trains from Gävle to Västerås run on average 114 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 122 km distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 122 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 114 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: SJ, Malartag from Gävle to Västerås trainsSJ, Malartag trains will get you between Gävle and Västerås from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gävle to Västerås
Most Gävle to Västerås trains use the Gävle Centralstation to Västerås Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Västerås, Gesällgatan. Use this guide to compare Gävle and Västerås train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Gävle station do trains to Västerås leave from?
Getting to Gävle Centralstation from Gävle city centre
Gävle Centralstation train station facilities and services
Gävle Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurang Matildas, Brända Bocken
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gävle Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gävle Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gävle Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gävle Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gävle Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clarion Hotel Winn, Elite Grand Hotel Gävle, Scandic CH.
Getting to Gävle, Rådhuset from Gävle city centre
Gävle, Rådhuset train station facilities and services
Gävle, Rådhuset has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several cafes and restaurants inside the station.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTM machines available near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gävle, Rådhuset.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gävle, Rådhuset: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gävle, Rådhuset: Station equipped with elevators and ramps for accessibility.
Which Västerås station do trains from Gävle arrive at?
Getting to Västerås Centralstation from Västerås city centre
Västerås Centralstation train station facilities and services
Västerås Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Frank Bistro, Restaurang Varda
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Västerås Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Västerås Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Västerås Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Elite Stadshotellet Västerås, Best Western Hotel Esplanade, Clarion Collection Hotel Etage.
Getting to Västerås, Gesällgatan from Västerås city centre
Västerås, Gesällgatan train station facilities and services
Västerås, Gesällgatan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast food available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are available at the station entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Västerås, Gesällgatan.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Västerås, Gesällgatan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Västerås, Gesällgatan: Wheelchair accessible with assistance available.
Getting to Västerås, Centrum Stora Gatan from Västerås city centre
Västerås, Centrum Stora Gatan train station facilities and services
Västerås, Centrum Stora Gatan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Västerås, Centrum Stora Gatan.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Västerås, Centrum Stora Gatan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Västerås, Centrum Stora Gatan: Wheelchair-accessible entrances and facilities.
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