The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockholm Central Station to Västerås
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockholm Central Station 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 Central Station to Västerås will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 11 trains that leave Stockholm Central Station for Västerås on Sun, Jun 21, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 91 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 57 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.
183 SJ · 60183 SJ5:14 PM1h21Stockholm Central Station6:35 PMVästerås Central Station€71One-way1 transfer
171 SJ11:14 AM0h57Stockholm Central Station12:11 PMVästerås Central Station€91One-way0 transfers
173 SJ12:14 PM0h57Stockholm Central Station1:11 PMVästerås Central Station€101One-way0 transfers
181 SJ4:14 PM0h57Stockholm Central Station5:11 PMVästerås Central Station€141One-way0 transfers
175 SJ1:14 PM0h57Stockholm Central Station2:11 PMVästerås Central Station€141One-way0 transfers
177 SJ2:14 PM0h56Stockholm Central Station3:10 PMVästerås Central Station€151One-way0 transfers
181 SJ4:14 PM0h57Stockholm Central Station5:11 PMVästerås Central Station€141One-way0 transfers
167 SJ9:14 AM0h57Stockholm Central Station10:11 AMVästerås Central Station€161One-way0 transfers
173 SJ12:14 PM0h57Stockholm Central Station1:11 PMVästerås Central Station€101One-way0 transfers
175 SJ1:14 PM0h57Stockholm Central Station2:11 PMVästerås Central Station€141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Stockholm Central Station to Västerås
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm Central Station 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 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 91 km
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stockholm Central Station to Västerås train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm Central Station to Västerås trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
189 SJ | 8:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h56 | 9:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
193 SJ | 10:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h56 | 11:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 SJ | 11:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h59 | 12:13 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
10911 Mälartåg · 12112 Mälartåg | 6:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1h42 | 8:26 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
165 SJ | 8:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h57 | 9:11 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
167 SJ | 9:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h57 | 10:11 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
169 SJ | 10:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h57 | 11:11 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 SJ | 11:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h57 | 12:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 SJ | 12:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h57 | 1:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 SJ | 1:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h57 | 2:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
177 SJ | 2:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h56 | 3:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
179 SJ | 3:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h57 | 4:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
181 SJ | 4:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h57 | 5:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 SJ · 60183 SJ | 5:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1h21 | 6:35 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockholm Central Station to Västerås
Trains from Stockholm Central Station to Västerås run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:43, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 91 km distance in 50m.
Distance 91 km |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 3:43 AM |
Last train 10:14 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: SJ, vy, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ), Vy Travel AB from Stockholm Central Station to Västerås trainsSJ, vy, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ), Vy Travel AB trains will get you between Stockholm Central Station and Västerås from €5. 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 Stockholm Central Station to Västerås
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm Central Station 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 Stockholm Central Station to Västerås
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use
- Luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek
- Burger King
- Caffe Ritazza
- Blueberry Tunnelgången
- Espresso House
- Holy Monkey
- Icha Icha
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Sushi Yama
- O'Learys
- & many more
- Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers
- Freys Hotel
- Nordic Light Hotel
- Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen
- Metro lines: 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19
- Bus lines: 53, 54, 516, 812C, 813C, Flygbussarna
- Tram lines: 7
- Train lines: Dala Line, Northern Main Line, East Coast Line, SJ X2000, 40, 41, 42X, 43, 43X, 44, Arlanda Express, FLX
- 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


