The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Stockholm
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
63
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås to Stockholm will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 63 trains that leave Västerås for Stockholm on Wed, Jul 15, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 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 55 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 56 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.
156 SJ5:48 AM0h56Västerås Central Station6:44 AMStockholm Central Station€81One-way0 transfers
186 SJ8:48 PM0h56Västerås Central Station9:44 PMStockholm Central Station€91One-way0 transfers
178 SJ4:45 PM0h59Västerås Central Station5:44 PMStockholm Central Station€91One-way0 transfers
160 SJ7:45 AM0h59Västerås Central Station8:44 AMStockholm Central Station€91One-way0 transfers
184 SJ7:48 PM0h56Västerås Central Station8:44 PMStockholm Central Station€91One-way0 transfers
182 SJ6:49 PM0h55Västerås Central Station7:44 PMStockholm Central Station€101One-way0 transfers
186 SJ8:48 PM0h56Västerås Central Station9:44 PMStockholm Central Station€91One-way0 transfers
184 SJ7:48 PM0h56Västerås Central Station8:44 PMStockholm Central Station€91One-way0 transfers
188 SJ9:48 PM0h56Västerås Central Station10:44 PMStockholm Central Station€101One-way0 transfers
156 SJ5:48 AM0h56Västerås Central Station6:44 AMStockholm Central Station€81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Västerås to Stockholm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Stockholm 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 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 91 km
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1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Västerås to Stockholm train times
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Stockholm trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21 VL+ 108 SJ+ 5 SL | 5:39 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h01 | 7:40 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 108 SJ+ 5 SL | 5:41 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h59 | 7:40 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
156 SJ | 5:48 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 6:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
158 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 6:04 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h08 | 8:12 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
108 SJ | 6:10 AM Västerås Central Station | 1h04 | 7:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 158 SJ+ 5 SL | 6:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h01 | 8:12 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 110 SJ+ 5 SL | 6:31 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h11 | 8:42 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
110 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 6:44 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 1h58 | 8:42 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
158 SJ | 6:45 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h59 | 7:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
160 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 7:04 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h08 | 9:12 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
160 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 7:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h01 | 9:12 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
110 SJ | 7:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 1h03 | 8:15 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 112 SJ+ 5 SL | 7:31 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h10 | 9:41 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL · 6 VL+ 112 SJ+ 5 SL | 7:44 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 1h57 | 9:41 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3 transfers | |
160 SJ | 7:45 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h59 | 8:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 8:04 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h06 | 10:10 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
162 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 8:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h59 | 10:10 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
112 SJ | 8:12 AM Västerås Central Station | 1h02 | 9:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 SJ | 8:45 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h59 | 9:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 9:04 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h06 | 11:10 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
164 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 9:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h59 | 11:10 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
164 SJ | 9:45 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h59 | 10:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 166 SJ+ 5 SL | 10:04 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h06 | 12:10 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 166 SJ+ 5 SL | 10:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h59 | 12:10 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
166 SJ | 10:45 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h59 | 11:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 168 SJ+ 5 SL | 11:04 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h07 | 1:11 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
168 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 11:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h00 | 1:11 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
168 SJ | 11:45 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h59 | 12:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
170 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 12:04 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h07 | 2:11 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
170 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 12:11 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h00 | 2:11 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
170 SJ | 12:45 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h59 | 1:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 172 SJ+ 5 SL | 1:04 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h05 | 3:09 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 172 SJ+ 5 SL | 1:11 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h58 | 3:09 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
172 SJ | 1:45 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h59 | 2:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 174 SJ+ 5 SL | 2:02 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h08 | 4:10 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 174 SJ+ 5 SL | 2:09 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h01 | 4:10 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
174 SJ | 2:45 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h59 | 3:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
176 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 3:02 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h08 | 5:10 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
176 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 3:09 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h01 | 5:10 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
176 SJ | 3:45 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h59 | 4:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 178 SJ+ 5 SL | 4:02 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h07 | 6:09 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
178 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 4:09 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h00 | 6:09 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
178 SJ | 4:45 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h59 | 5:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
180 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 5:02 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h11 | 7:13 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
180 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 5:09 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h04 | 7:13 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
180 SJ | 5:45 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h59 | 6:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 182 SJ+ 5 SL | 6:13 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 1h59 | 8:12 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 182 SJ+ 5 SL | 6:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h55 | 8:12 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
182 SJ | 6:49 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h55 | 7:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 7:13 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 1h59 | 9:12 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 184 SJ+ 5 SL | 7:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h55 | 9:12 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
184 SJ | 7:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 8:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 186 SJ+ 5 SL | 8:13 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 1h58 | 10:11 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 186 SJ+ 5 SL | 8:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h54 | 10:11 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
186 SJ | 8:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 9:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
188 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 9:13 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 1h59 | 11:12 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 188 SJ+ 5 SL | 9:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h55 | 11:12 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
188 SJ | 9:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 10:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
190 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 10:13 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 1h59 | 12:12 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 190 SJ+ 5 SL | 10:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h55 | 12:12 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
190 SJ | 10:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 11:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
21 VL+ 156 SJ+ 5 SL | 5:09 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h00 | 7:09 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 156 SJ+ 5 SL | 5:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h58 | 7:09 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Västerås to Stockholm
Trains from Västerås to Stockholm run on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. 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 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 91 km distance in 54m.
Distance 91 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: SJ, vy, Malartag, Tågab, SL from Västerås to Stockholm trainsSJ, vy, Malartag, Tågab, SL trains will get you between Västerås and Stockholm 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 Västerås to Stockholm
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås to Stockholm 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 Stockholm, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Västerås to Stockholm
Most Västerås to Stockholm trains use the Västerås Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Stockholm, Cityterminalen. Use this guide to compare Västerås and Stockholm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Västerås station do trains to Stockholm leave from?
Getting to Västerås Centralstation from Västerås city centre
Västerås Centralstation train station facilities and services
Västerås Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Frank Bistro, Restaurang Varda
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Västerås Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Västerås Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Västerås Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Elite Stadshotellet Västerås, Best Western Hotel Esplanade, Clarion Collection Hotel Etage.
Which Stockholm station do trains from Västerås arrive at?
Getting to Stockholm Centralstation from Stockholm city centre
Stockholm Centralstation train station facilities and services
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Freys Hotel, Nordic Light Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel.
Getting to Stockholm, Cityterminalen from Stockholm city centre
Stockholm, Cityterminalen train station facilities and services
Stockholm, Cityterminalen has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Cityterminalen.
Stockholm, Kungsbron (Cityterminalen) train station facilities and services
Stockholm, Kungsbron (Cityterminalen) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Kungsbron (Cityterminalen): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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