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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Gothenburg
Cheapest price
€32
Average price
€66
Fastest journey
4 h 12 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
340 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås to Gothenburg will cost around €66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
Of the 30 trains that leave Västerås for Gothenburg on Sun, Nov 30, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 30 the direct trains cover the 340 km distance in an average of 4 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 12 m .
On Sun, Nov 30 the slowest trains will take 4 h 45 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.
167 SJ
21 VL+167 SJ167 SJ+
3553 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik21 VL+167 SJ+3553 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik
18939 Vy Tåg AB+379 SJ163 SJ · 60163 SJ165 SJ · 60165 SJ21 VL+163 SJ · 60163 SJ186 SJ · 453 X 2000167 SJ+3553 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Västerås to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €57.
Distance: 340 km
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €160 Average price | €50 Average price |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Västerås to Gothenburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Gothenburg trains for tomorrow, Sunday, November 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 VL+163 SJ+22 Västtrafik | 7:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h49 | 12:00 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 transfers | |
| 21 VL+163 SJ · 60163 SJ | 7:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4h39 | 11:50 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 transfers | |
| 163 SJ · 60163 SJ | 7:38 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h12 | 11:50 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
| 165 SJ · 60165 SJ | 8:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h38 | 12:50 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
| 21 VL+167 SJ | 8:43 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h32 | 2:15 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 21 VL+167 SJ+3553 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik | 8:43 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h14 | 1:57 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 3 transfers | |
| 167 SJ+3553 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik | 9:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 4h45 | 1:57 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 transfers | |
| 167 SJ | 9:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 5h03 | 2:15 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 128 SJ · 445 X 2000 | 3:19 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h21 | 8:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 128 SJ · 445 X 2000+16 Västtrafik | 3:19 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h47 | 9:06 PM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
| 128 SJ · 445 X 2000+16 Västtrafik | 3:19 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h46 | 9:05 PM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
| 21 VL+182 SJ · 449 X 2000+18 Västtrafik | 5:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h48 | 11:05 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3 transfers | |
| 21 VL+182 SJ · 449 X 2000+60 Västtrafik | 5:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h39 | 10:56 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 3 transfers | |
| 21 VL+182 SJ · 449 X 2000 | 5:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h23 | 10:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
| 21 VL+182 SJ · 449 X 2000+60 Västtrafik | 5:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h48 | 11:05 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 4 transfers | |
| 182 SJ · 449 X 2000+16 Västtrafik | 5:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h15 | 11:03 PM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
| 182 SJ · 449 X 2000 | 5:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h52 | 10:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 182 SJ · 449 X 2000+16 Västtrafik | 5:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h16 | 11:04 PM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
| 18939 Vy Tåg AB+379 SJ+61 Västtrafik | 5:59 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h36 | 12:35 AM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
| 18939 Vy Tåg AB+379 SJ | 5:59 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h51 | 11:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 18939 Vy Tåg AB+379 SJ+61 Västtrafik | 5:59 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h35 | 12:34 AM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
| 185 SJ+18939 Vy Tåg AB+379 SJ+61 Västtrafik | 6:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h23 | 12:35 AM Gothenburg | 3 transfers | |
| 185 SJ+18939 Vy Tåg AB+379 SJ+61 Västtrafik | 6:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 6h22 | 12:34 AM Gothenburg | 3 transfers | |
| 185 SJ+18939 Vy Tåg AB+379 SJ | 6:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h38 | 11:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
 12159 Mälartåg+451 X 2000 | 6:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 5h51 | 12:25 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 21 VL+186 SJ · 453 X 2000 | 7:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h13 | 12:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
| 186 SJ · 453 X 2000 | 7:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 4h42 | 12:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 21 VL+188 SJ · 1 SJ+7202 Västtrafik | 8:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 10h30 | 6:47 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 6 transfers | |
| 21 VL+188 SJ · 1 SJ+7202 Västtrafik | 8:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 10h08 | 6:25 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5 transfers | |
| 188 SJ · 1 SJ+7202 Västtrafik · 3423 Västtrafik | 8:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 9h37 | 6:25 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Västerås to Gothenburg
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Trains from Västerås to Gothenburg run on average 27 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 340 km distance in 3h 48m.
Distance 340 km |
Average train duration 3h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 48m |
First train 00:22 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Västerås to Gothenburg trainsSJ, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Västerås and Gothenburg from €15. 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 Västerås to Gothenburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås to Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Västerås, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Västerås Central Station, Västerås, Skälby and Västerås. When arriving in Gothenburg, you can end your journey in train stations like Gothenburg Centralstation, Gothenburg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen and Gothenburg, Askim Stationsväg.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Västerås Central Station, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Gothenburg Centralstation, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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Popular train stations from Västerås to Gothenburg
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
- All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
- Hotel Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- Opposite the taxi station.
- Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13
- Bus lines: 60327, 61327, Flygbussarna
- Train lines: 029, FLX, MTRX, SJ Regionaltåg, SJ SJ3000, SJ X2000, Tågab, Västtågen, Öresundståg
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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