The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Katrineholm
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås to Katrineholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås to Katrineholm will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 1 trains that leave Västerås for Katrineholm on Sun, Mar 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 01 the direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Sun, Mar 01 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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 Västerås to Katrineholm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Katrineholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, and a bus costs an average of €11.
Distance: 72 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Västerås to Katrineholm train times
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Katrineholm trains for today, Saturday, February 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12135 Mälartåg+ 730 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 12:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 1h45 | 2:19 PM Katrineholm | 1 transfer | |
12135 Mälartåg | 12:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 1h21 | 1:55 PM Katrineholm central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
12135 Mälartåg+ 780 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 12:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 1h50 | 2:24 PM Katrineholm | 1 transfer | |
172 SJ · 439 X 2000+ 780 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 12:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 2h35 | 3:23 PM Katrineholm | 2 transfers | |
172 SJ · 439 X 2000 | 12:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 2h20 | 3:08 PM Katrineholm central station | 1 transfer | |
175 SJ+ 140 Mälartåg+ 730 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 1:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 3h23 | 4:35 PM Katrineholm | 2 transfers | |
175 SJ+ 140 Mälartåg | 1:12 PM Västerås Central Station | 2h39 | 3:51 PM Katrineholm central station | 1 transfer | |
12143 Mälartåg | 2:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 1h21 | 3:55 PM Katrineholm central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
12143 Mälartåg+ 780 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 2:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 1h45 | 4:19 PM Katrineholm | 1 transfer | |
12143 Mälartåg+ 730 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 2:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 2h45 | 5:19 PM Katrineholm | 1 transfer | |
12151 Mälartåg+ 730 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 4:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 2h45 | 7:19 PM Katrineholm | 1 transfer | |
12151 Mälartåg | 4:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 1h21 | 5:55 PM Katrineholm central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
12151 Mälartåg+ 780 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 4:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 1h49 | 6:23 PM Katrineholm | 1 transfer | |
12159 Mälartåg+ 730 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 6:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 1h45 | 8:19 PM Katrineholm | 1 transfer | |
12159 Mälartåg+ 780 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 6:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 1h45 | 8:19 PM Katrineholm | 1 transfer | |
12159 Mälartåg | 6:34 PM Västerås Central Station | 1h22 | 7:56 PM Katrineholm central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
188 SJ+ 153 Mälartåg | 8:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 2h49 | 11:37 PM Katrineholm central station | 1 transfer | |
188 SJ+ 153 Mälartåg+ 780 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 8:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 3h40 | 12:28 AM Katrineholm | 2 transfers | |
188 SJ+ 153 Mälartåg+ 730 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 8:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 3h51 | 12:39 AM Katrineholm | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Västerås to Katrineholm
Trains from Västerås to Katrineholm run on average 40 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 00:13 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Malartag, SJ, Mälartåg from Västerås to Katrineholm trainsMalartag, SJ, Mälartåg trains will get you between Västerås and Katrineholm from €11. 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 Katrineholm
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås to Katrineholm 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 Katrineholm, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Västerås to Katrineholm
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Stationsplan.
- NZ Craft Pies
- Restaurang Safiren
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 10
- Hotel Statt Katrineholm
- Dufweholms Herrgård
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms 1-5
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several local lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance connections


