The cheapest and fastest coaches from Karlstad to Västerås
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Karlstad to Västerås is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlstad to Västerås will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 3 buses that leave Karlstad for Västerås every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 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 coach and train for Karlstad to Västerås
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Västerås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 174 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Karlstad to Västerås bus times
The table below shows live departures for Karlstad to Västerås coaches for today, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 03:15 Karlstad | 3h31 | 06:46 Västerås | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:55 Karlstad | 2h45 | 15:40 Västerås | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:20 Karlstad | 2h50 | 17:10 Västerås | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:15 Karlstad | 3h00 | 20:15 Västerås | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 16 December | |||||
![]() | 00:15 Karlstad | 2h50 | 03:05 Västerås | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Karlstad to Västerås
Buses from Karlstad to Västerås run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 18 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 174 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 174 km |
Average bus duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss from Karlstad to VästeråsYou can travel by bus between Karlstad to Västerås with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Karlstad to Västerås coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlstad to Västerås by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Västerås, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation, which is located around 0.6 miles (855 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Västerås, Resecentrum, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Karlstad and Västerås
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Fast Food (in the station)
- Coffee Shop Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4 Train: Värmlandstrafik
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Resecentrum (in the station)
- Bakery Corner (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 11, 12, 21 Train: Västerås Central Station
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