The cheapest and fastest coaches from Västerås to Karlskoga
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Buses per day
41
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Västerås to Karlskoga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås to Karlskoga will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 41 buses that leave Västerås for Karlskoga every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 118 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 48 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.
FlixBus16:251h50Västerås, Resecentrum18:15Karlskoga, Busstation£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus12:151h55Västerås, Resecentrum14:10Karlskoga, Busstation£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:251h55Västerås, Resecentrum11:20Karlskoga, Busstation£81One-way0 changes
167 SJ+
500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken10:122h23Västerås Central Station12:35Karlskoga£131One-way2 changes
165 SJ+
500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken9:122h23Västerås Central Station11:35Karlskoga£131One-way2 changes
163 SJ+
500 Länstrafiken8:121h48Västerås Central Station10:00Karlskoga£131One-way1 change
169 SJ+
500 Länstrafiken11:121h48Västerås Central Station13:00Karlskoga£131One-way1 change
167 SJ+
500 Länstrafiken10:121h48Västerås Central Station12:00Karlskoga£131One-way1 change
171 SJ+
500 Länstrafiken12:121h48Västerås Central Station14:00Karlskoga£161One-way1 change
173 SJ+
500 Länstrafiken13:121h48Västerås Central Station15:00Karlskoga£161One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Västerås to Karlskoga
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Karlskoga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 118 km
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price |
2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Västerås to Karlskoga bus times
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Karlskoga coaches for today, Sunday 19 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:10 Västerås | 1h50 | 21:00 Karlskoga | 0 changesdirect | |
850 | 1:50 Västerås, Resecentrum | 2h00 | 3:50 Karlskoga, Busstation | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 20 April | |||||
157 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken | 5:11 Västerås Central Station | 2h24 | 7:35 Karlskoga | 2 changes | |
159 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken | 6:12 Västerås Central Station | 2h23 | 8:35 Karlskoga | 2 changes | |
159 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken | 6:12 Västerås Central Station | 1h50 | 8:02 Karlskoga | 1 change | |
850 | 7:05 Västerås, Resecentrum | 2h00 | 9:05 Karlskoga, Busstation | 0 changesdirect | |
161 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken | 7:12 Västerås Central Station | 2h23 | 9:35 Karlskoga | 2 changes | |
161 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken | 7:12 Västerås Central Station | 1h50 | 9:02 Karlskoga | 1 change | |
163 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken | 8:12 Västerås Central Station | 1h48 | 10:00 Karlskoga | 1 change | |
163 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken | 8:12 Västerås Central Station | 2h23 | 10:35 Karlskoga | 2 changes | |
850 | 9:10 Västerås, Resecentrum | 2h00 | 11:10 Karlskoga, Busstation | 0 changesdirect | |
165 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken | 9:12 Västerås Central Station | 2h23 | 11:35 Karlskoga | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 9:25 Västerås, Resecentrum | 1h55 | 11:20 Karlskoga, Busstation | 0 changesdirect | |
167 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken | 10:12 Västerås Central Station | 2h23 | 12:35 Karlskoga | 2 changes | |
167 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken | 10:12 Västerås Central Station | 1h48 | 12:00 Karlskoga | 1 change | |
169 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken | 11:12 Västerås Central Station | 1h48 | 13:00 Karlskoga | 1 change | |
169 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken | 11:12 Västerås Central Station | 2h23 | 13:35 Karlskoga | 2 changes | |
850 | 11:15 Västerås, Resecentrum | 2h00 | 13:15 Karlskoga, Busstation | 0 changesdirect | |
171 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken | 12:12 Västerås Central Station | 2h23 | 14:35 Karlskoga | 2 changes | |
171 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken | 12:12 Västerås Central Station | 1h48 | 14:00 Karlskoga | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 12:15 Västerås, Resecentrum | 1h55 | 14:10 Karlskoga, Busstation | 0 changesdirect | |
850 | 12:30 Västerås, Resecentrum | 2h00 | 14:30 Karlskoga, Busstation | 0 changesdirect | |
173 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken | 13:12 Västerås Central Station | 1h48 | 15:00 Karlskoga | 1 change | |
173 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken | 13:12 Västerås Central Station | 2h23 | 15:35 Karlskoga | 2 changes | |
175 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken | 14:12 Västerås Central Station | 1h50 | 16:02 Karlskoga | 1 change | |
175 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken | 14:12 Västerås Central Station | 2h23 | 16:35 Karlskoga | 2 changes | |
850 | 14:15 Västerås, Resecentrum | 2h00 | 16:15 Karlskoga, Busstation | 0 changesdirect | |
177 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken · 502 Länstrafiken | 15:11 Västerås Central Station | 2h24 | 17:35 Karlskoga | 2 changes | |
177 SJ+ 500 Länstrafiken | 15:11 Västerås Central Station | 1h55 | 17:06 Karlskoga | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Västerås to Karlskoga
Buses from Västerås to Karlskoga run on average 44 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 14 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 118 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 118 km |
Average bus duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss from Västerås to KarlskogaYou can travel by bus between Västerås to Karlskoga with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Västerås to Karlskoga coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås to Karlskoga 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 Karlskoga, 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 Västerås and Karlskoga
- 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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