The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Stockholm
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
81
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 €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 81 trains that leave Västerås for Stockholm on Wed, Apr 15, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Apr 15 the direct trains cover the 91 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Wed, Apr 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€71One-way0 transfers
106 SJ5:16 AM0h58Västerås Central Station6:14 AMStockholm Central Station€81One-way0 transfers
184 SJ7:48 PM0h56Västerås Central Station8:44 PMStockholm Central Station€81One-way0 transfers
132 SJ6:17 PM0h57Västerås Central Station7:14 PMStockholm Central Station€91One-way0 transfers
160 SJ7:48 AM0h56Västerås Central Station8:44 AMStockholm Central Station€91One-way0 transfers
182 SJ6:49 PM0h55Västerås Central Station7:44 PMStockholm Central Station€91One-way0 transfers
170 SJ12:49 PM0h55Västerås Central Station1:44 PMStockholm Central Station€151One-way0 transfers
180 SJ5:49 PM0h55Västerås Central Station6:44 PMStockholm Central Station€171One-way0 transfers
156 SJ5:48 AM0h56Västerås Central Station6:44 AMStockholm Central Station€71One-way0 transfers
184 SJ7:48 PM0h56Västerås Central Station8:44 PMStockholm Central Station€81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 29m. 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 €6.
Distance: 91 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21 VL+ 156 SJ+ 5 SL | 3:09 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h03 | 5:12 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 156 SJ+ 5 SL | 3:11 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h01 | 5:12 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
106 SJ | 3:16 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h58 | 4:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 108 SJ+ 5 SL | 3:39 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h07 | 5:46 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 108 SJ+ 5 SL | 3:41 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h05 | 5:46 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
156 SJ | 3:48 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 4:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 100 SJ+ 5 SL | 4:07 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h03 | 6:10 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 100 SJ+ 5 SL | 4:09 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h01 | 6:10 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
108 SJ | 4:14 AM Västerås Central Station | 1h00 | 5:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 158 SJ+ 5 SL | 4:22 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h56 | 6:18 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
100 SJ | 4:36 AM Västerås Central Station | 1h02 | 5:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 110 SJ+ 5 SL | 4:37 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h12 | 6:49 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 110 SJ+ 5 SL | 4:39 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h10 | 6:49 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
158 SJ | 4:48 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 5:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 102 SJ+ 5 SL | 4:53 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h13 | 7:06 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 102 SJ+ 5 SL | 5:06 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h00 | 7:06 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 160 SJ+ 5 SL | 5:08 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h08 | 7:16 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
110 SJ | 5:17 AM Västerås Central Station | 1h05 | 6:22 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 160 SJ+ 5 SL | 5:21 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h55 | 7:16 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
102 SJ | 5:35 AM Västerås Central Station | 1h03 | 6:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 112 SJ+ 5 SL | 5:36 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h59 | 7:35 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 112 SJ+ 5 SL | 5:38 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 1h57 | 7:35 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
160 SJ | 5:48 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 6:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 162 SJ+ 5 SL | 6:08 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h05 | 8:13 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
112 SJ | 6:17 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h57 | 7:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 162 SJ+ 5 SL | 6:21 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h52 | 8:13 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 114 SJ+ 5 SL | 6:38 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 1h55 | 8:33 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
162 SJ | 6:48 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 7:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 114 SJ+ 5 SL | 6:52 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h41 | 8:33 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 164 SJ+ 5 SL | 7:09 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h04 | 9:13 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 164 SJ+ 5 SL | 7:14 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h59 | 9:13 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
114 SJ | 7:17 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h57 | 8:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 SJ | 7:48 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 8:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 166 SJ+ 5 SL | 8:09 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h04 | 10:13 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 166 SJ+ 5 SL | 8:14 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h59 | 10:13 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
166 SJ | 8:48 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 9:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 168 SJ+ 5 SL | 9:09 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h05 | 11:14 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 168 SJ+ 5 SL | 9:14 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h00 | 11:14 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
168 SJ | 9:48 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 10:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 170 SJ+ 5 SL | 10:09 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h06 | 12:15 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 170 SJ+ 5 SL | 10:14 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h01 | 12:15 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
170 SJ | 10:49 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h55 | 11:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 172 SJ+ 5 SL | 11:09 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h07 | 1:16 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 172 SJ+ 5 SL | 11:14 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h02 | 1:16 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
172 SJ | 11:48 AM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 12:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 174 SJ+ 5 SL | 12:14 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h57 | 2:11 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 174 SJ+ 5 SL | 12:17 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 1h54 | 2:11 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 126 SJ+ 5 SL | 12:47 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 1h55 | 2:42 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 126 SJ+ 5 SL | 12:47 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h55 | 2:42 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
174 SJ | 12:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 1:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 176 SJ+ 5 SL | 1:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h54 | 3:11 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
126 SJ | 1:17 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h57 | 2:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL · 2 VL+ 176 SJ+ 5 SL | 1:17 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 1h54 | 3:11 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3 transfers | |
21 VL+ 128 SJ+ 5 SL | 1:32 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h15 | 3:47 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 128 SJ+ 5 SL | 1:47 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h00 | 3:47 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
176 SJ | 1:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 2:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
128 SJ | 2:11 PM Västerås Central Station | 1h03 | 3:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL · 2 VL+ 178 SJ+ 5 SL | 2:17 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h03 | 4:20 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3 transfers | |
21 VL+ 178 SJ+ 5 SL | 2:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h03 | 4:20 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL · 2 VL+ 130 SJ+ 5 SL | 2:47 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 1h52 | 4:39 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3 transfers | |
21 VL+ 130 SJ+ 5 SL | 2:47 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h52 | 4:39 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
178 SJ | 2:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 3:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 180 SJ+ 5 SL | 3:17 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 1h58 | 5:15 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 180 SJ+ 5 SL | 3:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h58 | 5:15 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
130 SJ | 3:17 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h57 | 4:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 132 SJ+ 5 SL | 3:32 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h13 | 5:45 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 132 SJ+ 5 SL | 3:47 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h58 | 5:45 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
180 SJ | 3:49 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h55 | 4:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 182 SJ+ 5 SL | 4:09 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h05 | 6:14 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
132 SJ | 4:17 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h57 | 5:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 182 SJ+ 5 SL | 4:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h57 | 6:14 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
182 SJ | 4:49 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h55 | 5:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 184 SJ+ 5 SL | 5:13 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h07 | 7:20 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 184 SJ+ 5 SL | 5:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h03 | 7:20 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
184 SJ | 5:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 6:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 186 SJ+ 5 SL | 6:13 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h14 | 8:27 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 186 SJ+ 5 SL | 6:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h10 | 8:27 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
186 SJ | 6:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 7:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 VL+ 188 SJ+ 5 SL | 7:13 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2h14 | 9:27 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
21 VL+ 188 SJ+ 5 SL | 7:17 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h10 | 9:27 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 transfers | |
188 SJ | 7:48 PM Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 8:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Västerås to Stockholm
Trains from Västerås to Stockholm run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. 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 52m.
Distance 91 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 52m |
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, SL, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Västerås to Stockholm trainsSJ, vy, Malartag, SL, Swedish Railways (SJ) 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
- 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
- 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
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