The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stockholm to Västerås
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stockholm to Västerås is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm to Västerås will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 16 buses that leave Stockholm for Västerås every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 91 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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.
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804 UL · 874 UL
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Compare coach and train for Stockholm to Västerås
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Västerås 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 17m. 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 coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 91 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£12 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stockholm to Västerås bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm to Västerås coaches for today, Thursday 19 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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5 SL · 593 SL+ 804 UL · 874 UL | 23:50 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 5h52 | 05:42 Västerås, Åkesta | 4 changes | |
5 SL · 593 SL+ 8593 Mälartåg+ 569 VL | 23:50 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 5h55 | 05:45 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 4 changes | |
5 SL · 791 SL+ 590 SJ 3000+ 8593 Mälartåg | 23:57 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 5h48 | 05:45 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5 changes | |
5 SL · 595 SL · 593 SL+ 804 UL | 23:57 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 5h45 | 05:42 Västerås, Åkesta | 5 changes | |
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593 SL+ 804 UL · 874 UL | 01:49 Stockholm | 3h22 | 05:11 Västerås Central Station | 2 changes | |
850 | 06:40 Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 1h25 | 08:05 Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:00 Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 1h20 | 08:20 Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:50 Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 1h20 | 11:10 Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 changesdirect | |
850 | 10:15 Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 1h25 | 11:40 Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 changesdirect | |
5 SL · 506 SL+ 179 SJ+ 21 VL | 13:26 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2h10 | 15:36 Västerås, Åkesta | 3 changes | |
5 SL · 506 SL+ 179 SJ+ 21 VL | 13:26 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2h16 | 15:42 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 changes | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 1h20 | 15:20 Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 changesdirect | |
850 | 14:45 Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 1h25 | 16:10 Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 changesdirect | |
500 · 900 | 15:45 Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 2h45 | 18:30 Västerås, Resecentrum | 1 change | |
850 | 16:50 Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 2h15 | 19:05 Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:45 Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 1h20 | 19:05 Västerås, Resecentrum | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stockholm to Västerås
Buses from Stockholm to Västerås run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 91 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 91 km |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, UL, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss from Stockholm to VästeråsYou can travel by bus between Stockholm to Västerås with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, UL, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Stockholm to Västerås coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm 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.

- Vy Bus4You
- Vy Bus4You strives for all to travel comfortably, safely and independently, adapting digital services, vehicles, and ticket solutions in accordance with the new accessibility directive (European Accessibility Act) which takes effect in June 2025.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Vy Bus4You
- Tickets with cancellation insurance can be canceled up to one hour before departure for a full refund, excluding the cancellation insurance premium.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Vy Bus4You
- One checked bag and one hand luggage with a total maximum weight of 25kg is included for Swedish services, while Norwegian services allow two checked bags and one hand luggage with maximum dimensions of 175 cm (height + length + depth) and 23 kg per item.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Vy Bus4You
- Additional luggage can be another bag up to 25 kg, and special luggage like a golf bag, skis, or an instrument can weigh a maximum of 20 kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Vy Bus4You
- Smaller pets are allowed in cages no bigger than a normal seat (max 50x40x40 cm) and require a child's ticket for Swedish routes, while guide dogs are free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stockholm and Västerås
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Ritazza (in the station)
- Max Burgers (0.2 km)
- Vete-Katten (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 50, 53, 69 Metro: T-Centralen (all s) Train: Stockholm Central Station
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Cityterminalen (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Swedish Bites (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 50, 53, 57, 65 Metro: T-Centralen (all s) Train: Stockholm Central Station
- 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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