The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockholm Central Station to Västerås Central Station
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockholm Central Station to Västerås Central Station 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 Central Station will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 5 trains that leave Stockholm Central Station for Västerås Central Station on Thu, Mar 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Mar 12 the direct trains cover the 91 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
On Thu, Mar 12 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Stockholm Central Station to Västerås Central Station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm Central Station to Västerås Central Station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 91 km
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1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stockholm Central Station to Västerås Central Station train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm Central Station to Västerås Central Station trains for today, Wednesday, March 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
185 SJ | 5:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h56 | 6:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
187 SJ | 6:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h56 | 7:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
189 SJ | 7:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h56 | 8:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
191 SJ | 8:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h56 | 9:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
193 SJ | 9:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h56 | 10:10 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 SJ | 10:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h57 | 11:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, March 12 | |||||
![]() | 4:43 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h57 | 5:40 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h56 | 6:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1h06 | 4:42 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockholm Central Station to Västerås Central Station
Trains from Stockholm Central Station to Västerås Central Station run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 91 km distance in 52m.
Distance 91 km |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 04:43 |
Last train 22:14 |
Train companies: SJ, vy, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ), Vy Travel AB from Stockholm Central Station to Västerås Central Station trainsSJ, vy, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ), Vy Travel AB trains will get you between Stockholm Central Station and Västerås Central Station from €6. 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 Central Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm Central Station to Västerås Central Station 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 Central Station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stockholm Central Station to Västerås Central Station
- 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
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