The cheapest and fastest trains from Uppsala to Västerås
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€18
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Uppsala to Västerås is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Uppsala to Västerås will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 24 trains that leave Uppsala for Västerås on Mon, Mar 30, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 30 the direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Mon, Mar 30 the slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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.
8547 Mälartåg03:39PM1h21Uppsala Central Station05:00PMVästerås Central Station€151One-way0 transfers
8507 Mälartåg05:48AM1h12Uppsala Central Station07:00AMVästerås Central Station€151One-way0 transfers
8555 Mälartåg05:40PM1h21Uppsala Central Station07:01PMVästerås Central Station€151One-way0 transfers
8511 Mälartåg06:36AM1h24Uppsala Central Station08:00AMVästerås Central Station€151One-way0 transfers
8559 Mälartåg06:39PM1h21Uppsala Central Station08:00PMVästerås Central Station€151One-way0 transfers
26 SJ+
2167 Mälartåg08:24PM1h06Uppsala Central Station09:30PMVästerås Central Station€151One-way1 transfer
8535 Mälartåg12:50PM1h10Uppsala Central Station02:00PMVästerås Central Station€151One-way0 transfers
8507 Mälartåg05:48AM1h12Uppsala Central Station07:00AMVästerås Central Station€151One-way0 transfers
2171 Mälartåg09:18PM1h13Uppsala Central Station10:31PMVästerås Central Station€151One-way0 transfers
12 SJ+
2115 Mälartåg07:16AM1h14Uppsala Central Station08:30AMVästerås Central Station€191One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Uppsala to Västerås
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Uppsala to Västerås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 67 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€14 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Uppsala to Västerås train times
The table below shows live departures for Uppsala to Västerås trains for today, Sunday, March 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12139 Mälartåg | 11:16 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1h14 | 12:30 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 UL+ 12147 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 12:57 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h19 | 3:16 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
2 UL+ 12147 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 12:57 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h17 | 3:14 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
12147 Mälartåg | 1:16 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1h14 | 2:30 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 UL+ 22 SJ+ 12151 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 1:58 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h18 | 4:16 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 3 transfers | |
2 UL+ 22 SJ+ 12151 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 1:58 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h16 | 4:14 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
22 SJ+ 12151 Mälartåg | 2:24 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1h06 | 3:30 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
12155 Mälartåg | 3:16 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1h14 | 4:30 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
48 SJ+ 12159 Mälartåg | 4:24 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1h06 | 5:30 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2163 Mälartåg | 5:17 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1h13 | 6:30 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
26 SJ+ 2167 Mälartåg | 6:24 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1h06 | 7:30 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, March 30 | |||||
8593 Mälartåg · 2107 Mälartåg | 2:39 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1h51 | 4:30 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2 UL+ 8507 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 3:21 AM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h06 | 5:27 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
2 UL+ 8507 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 3:21 AM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h10 | 5:31 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
8507 Mälartåg | 3:48 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1h12 | 5:00 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8511 Mälartåg | 4:36 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1h24 | 6:00 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 UL+ 12 SJ+ 2115 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 4:48 AM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h09 | 6:57 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 3 transfers | |
2 UL+ 12 SJ+ 2115 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 4:48 AM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h12 | 7:00 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
12 SJ+ 2115 Mälartåg | 5:16 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1h14 | 6:30 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2 UL+ 8515 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 5:19 AM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h11 | 7:30 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
2 UL+ 8515 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 5:19 AM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h08 | 7:27 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
8515 Mälartåg | 5:39 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1h23 | 7:02 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8519 Mälartåg | 6:39 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1h22 | 8:01 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 UL+ 8535 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 10:23 AM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h25 | 12:48 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
2 UL+ 8535 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 10:23 AM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h19 | 12:42 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Uppsala to Västerås
Trains from Uppsala to Västerås run on average 48 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €3 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 48 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:29 |
Train companies: Malartag, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ), SL, Mälartåg from Uppsala to Västerås trainsMalartag, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ), SL, Mälartåg trains will get you between Uppsala and Västerås from €3. 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 Uppsala to Västerås
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Uppsala 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 Uppsala to Västerås
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Stationsgatan.
- Stationen
- Kitchen & Table Uppsala
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 10
- Radisson Blu Hotel Uppsala
- Elite Hotel Academia
- Clarion Hotel Gillet
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-6 for trains to Stockholm, Gävle, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: East Coast Line
- Regional trains to Stockholm and Gävle
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 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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