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The cheapest and fastest trains from Linköping to Västerås

Showing times and prices for 16 Aug

Cheapest price

£25

Average price

£44

Fastest journey

2 h 16 m

Average duration

2 h 16 m

Trains per day

Distance

144 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linköping to Västerås is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Linköping to Västerås will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.

Fast trains

Of the 34 trains that leave Linköping for Västerås every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 144 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.

12120 Mälartåg
8:102h16
Linköping Central Station
10:26Västerås Central Station
£251One-way
0 changes
12152 Mälartåg
16:102h16
Linköping Central Station
18:26Västerås Central Station
£251One-way
0 changes
12144 Mälartåg
14:102h16
Linköping Central Station
16:26Västerås Central Station
£251One-way
0 changes
12128 Mälartåg
10:102h16
Linköping Central Station
12:26Västerås Central Station
£251One-way
0 changes
12136 Mälartåg
12:102h16
Linköping Central Station
14:26Västerås Central Station
£251One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Linköping to Västerås

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linköping to Västerås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 £14, and a coach costs an average of £20.

Distance: 144 km

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Most popular Train	Coach
£25 Average Price Cheapest	£27 Average Price
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Linköping to Västerås train times

The table below shows live departures for Linköping to Västerås trains for tomorrow, Sunday 16 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+12120 Mälartåg	7:20 Linköping	3h06	10:26 Västerås Central Station	2 changes
1 Östgötatrafiken+12120 Mälartåg	7:51 Linköping	2h35	10:26 Västerås Central Station	1 change
12120 Mälartåg	8:10 Linköping Central Station	2h16	10:26 Västerås Central Station	0 changesdirect
566 Östgötatrafiken · 10 Östgötatrafiken+12128 Mälartåg	9:25 Linköping	3h01	12:26 Västerås Central Station	2 changes
1 Östgötatrafiken+12128 Mälartåg	9:51 Linköping	2h35	12:26 Västerås Central Station	1 change
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+528 X 2000 · 46 SJ	9:55 Linköping	3h58	13:53 Västerås Central Station	3 changes
12128 Mälartåg	10:10 Linköping Central Station	2h16	12:26 Västerås Central Station	0 changesdirect
1 Östgötatrafiken+528 X 2000 · 46 SJ	10:21 Linköping	3h32	13:53 Västerås Central Station	2 changes
528 X 2000 · 46 SJ	10:54 Linköping Central Station	2h59	13:53 Västerås Central Station	1 change
30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+12136 Mälartåg	10:55 Linköping	3h31	14:26 Västerås Central Station	2 changes
1 Östgötatrafiken+12136 Mälartåg	11:51 Linköping	2h35	14:26 Västerås Central Station	1 change
12136 Mälartåg	12:10 Linköping Central Station	2h16	14:26 Västerås Central Station	0 changesdirect
276 SJ · 179 SJ	12:28 Linköping Central Station	3h42	16:10 Västerås Central Station	1 change
566 Östgötatrafiken · 10 Östgötatrafiken+12144 Mälartåg	13:25 Linköping	3h01	16:26 Västerås Central Station	2 changes
1 Östgötatrafiken+12144 Mälartåg	13:51 Linköping	2h35	16:26 Västerås Central Station	1 change
539 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+536 X 2000 · 48 SJ	13:55 Linköping	4h00	17:55 Västerås Central Station	3 changes
12144 Mälartåg	14:10 Linköping Central Station	2h16	16:26 Västerås Central Station	0 changesdirect
1 Östgötatrafiken+536 X 2000 · 48 SJ	14:21 Linköping	3h34	17:55 Västerås Central Station	2 changes
536 X 2000 · 48 SJ	14:54 Linköping Central Station	3h01	17:55 Västerås Central Station	1 change
30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+12152 Mälartåg	14:55 Linköping	3h31	18:26 Västerås Central Station	2 changes
1 Östgötatrafiken+12152 Mälartåg	15:51 Linköping	2h35	18:26 Västerås Central Station	1 change
12152 Mälartåg	16:10 Linköping Central Station	2h16	18:26 Västerås Central Station	0 changesdirect
30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+2160 Mälartåg	16:55 Linköping	3h31	20:26 Västerås Central Station	2 changes
10440 X 2000 · 187 SJ	17:00 Linköping Central Station	3h10	20:10 Västerås Central Station	1 change
1 Östgötatrafiken+2160 Mälartåg	17:51 Linköping	2h35	20:26 Västerås Central Station	1 change
2160 Mälartåg	18:10 Linköping Central Station	2h16	20:26 Västerås Central Station	0 changesdirect
444 X 2000 · 191 SJ	18:59 Linköping Central Station	3h11	22:10 Västerås Central Station	1 change
566 Östgötatrafiken · 10 Östgötatrafiken+2168 Mälartåg	19:25 Linköping	3h01	22:26 Västerås Central Station	2 changes
555 Östgötatrafiken · 2 Östgötatrafiken+548 X 2000 · 195 SJ	19:35 Linköping	4h36	0:11 Västerås Central Station	3 changes
1 Östgötatrafiken+2168 Mälartåg	19:51 Linköping	2h35	22:26 Västerås Central Station	1 change
2168 Mälartåg	20:10 Linköping Central Station	2h16	22:26 Västerås Central Station	0 changesdirect
1 Östgötatrafiken+548 X 2000 · 195 SJ	20:21 Linköping	3h50	0:11 Västerås Central Station	2 changes
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+550 X 2000+10994 Mälartåg	20:25 Linköping	9h46	6:11 Västerås Central Station	5 changes
548 X 2000 · 195 SJ	20:54 Linköping Central Station	3h17	0:11 Västerås Central Station	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Linköping to Västerås

Sweden

Trains from Linköping to Västerås run on average 47 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.

There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 144 km distance in 2h 16m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

144 km

Average train duration

2h 43m

Cheapest ticket price

£14

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 16m

First train

0:20

Last train

23:57

Cheapest Month

Oct

Cheapest Day

Sat

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Sat

Least Busy Day

Sun

Best time to book

5 days

Price information

Train companies: Malartag, SJ from Linköping to Västerås trainsMalartag, SJ trains will get you between Linköping and Västerås from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Malartag

About

Mälartåg is a Swedish train company from the Mälardalen region operating in the Stockholm, Sörmland, Uppsala, Västmanland, Örebro and Östergötland. Mälartåg's train fleet consists of double-deckers and smaller regional trains with a maximum speed of 200 km/h.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

2h 16m

Cheapest Price

£23

Malartag frequency

37 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 piece of larger luggage free of charge

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated storage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled by ÖBB

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car with hot meals and drinks, bistro service with snacks and beverages, at-seat service in First Class

Seat reservation

First Class: Included in ticket price. Second Class: Optional reservation for €3

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and boarding assistance available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs need ticket (50% of regular fare). Guide dogs free

Quiet zone

SJ

About

SJ is a Swedish train company that offers a wide range of services to its passengers. It operates high-speed trains, regional trains, and night trains, all of which are comfortable and reliable. The high-speed trains, X2000, are the fastest way to travel between cities, while the regional trains, Pågatåg, are perfect for shorter trips. The night trains, SJ Nattåg, offer a comfortable way to travel overnight. SJ offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and SJ Prio tickets, which offer discounts for frequent travelers. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a café car. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

3h 13m

Cheapest Price

£14

SJ frequency

11 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of hand luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car on long-distance trains, bistro car with snacks and drinks, at-seat service in 1st class

Seat reservation

Optional seat reservation for additional fee in 2nd class, included in 1st class ticket

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available

Pets

Small pets free in carrier, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

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Complete guide to Västerås

Things to do in Västerås

Discover the best of Västerås — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Västerås trip today.

Must visit

Vallby friluftsmuseum

Open-air museum with historic buildings, farm animals and gardens. A fine place to explore regional history in a relaxed setting.

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Recommended

Västerås konstmuseum

Art museum in Karlsgatan Kulturkvarter showing Swedish and international works. Worth visiting for changing exhibitions and modern spaces.

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Recommended

Västerås Flygmuseum

Interactive aviation museum with aircraft, simulators and local flight history. A strong choice for families and engineering enthusiasts.

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Swedish krona (kr)

Moderate for Sweden. Hotels and dining are pricier than many European cities, but local buses and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget: 90-140 kr for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range: 180-320 kr per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: 700 kr+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee: 35-50 kr for a coffee.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Round up taxi fares; cafés usually do not require tips.

FAQs: Linköping to Västerås train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Linköping to Västerås 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 Västerås, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The cost of a train ticket from Linköping to Västerås can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £14, while the average price tends to be around £25.

The train journey from Linköping to Västerås covers a distance of 144 km and takes approximately 2h 16m. Trains run 47 per day.

The train distance from Linköping to Västerås is 144 km.

The first train from Linköping to Västerås leaves at 0:20.

The last train from Linköping to Västerås departs at 23:57.

Trains from Linköping to Västerås run approximately 47 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Linköping to Västerås.

Yes, there is a direct train between Linköping and Västerås. The service operates 9 times per day, provided by Malartag.

To get from Linköping to Västerås, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.

There is no night train service from Linköping to Västerås.

The cheapest way to get from Linköping to Västerås is by train, costing approximately £14.

Booking trains from Linköping to Västerås in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Linköping to Västerås offers a pleasant view of Sweden's picturesque countryside, featuring lush forests, serene lakes, and charming small towns.

A day trip from Linköping to Västerås is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 16m. There are 50 train trips available per day for this route.

In Västerås, you can enjoy a variety of activities and sights. Visit Kokpunkten Actionbad for thrilling water slides, explore maritime history at the Västerås Historical Shipyard, or engage in zip-lining at Västerås Adventure Park. Experience cultural events at the Västerås Concert Hall or join Västerås City Walks for guided tours. Don't miss the historic Västerås Cathedral, the Vallby Open Air Museum, and the ancient Anundshög burial mound. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the Västerås Art Museum, while Djäkneberget Park offers scenic views and relaxation.

Two to three days in Västerås are typically sufficient to explore its historical sites, enjoy local cuisine, and visit nearby attractions such as Lake Mälaren and Anundshög.

Yes, you can take the train from Linköping to Västerås.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Linköping and Västerås

Most Linköping to Västerås trains use the Linköping, Köpmansgränd to Västerås Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Västerås, flygplats. Use this guide to compare Linköping and Västerås train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Linköping

Arrival train stations in Västerås

Which Linköping station do trains to Västerås leave from?

Trains from Linköping to Västerås leave from Linköping, Köpmansgränd. The station is from Linköping city centre at Linköping Köpmansgränd, 582 25 Linköping, Sweden.

Linköping, KöpmansgrändLinköping Köpmansgränd, 582 25 Linköping, Sweden Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Linköping, Köpmansgränd from Linköping city centre

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Linköping, Köpmansgränd train station facilities and services

Linköping, Köpmansgränd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Several cafes and fast food restaurants available.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs available near the main entrance.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Linköping, Köpmansgränd.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Linköping, Köpmansgränd: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Linköping, Köpmansgränd: Wheelchair accessible with elevators and ramps.

Linköping CentralstationJärnvägsgatan 2, 582 22 Linköping, Sweden+46 771 75 75 75 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Linköping Centralstation from Linköping city centre

Bus3, 6, 232 · 5m · £0.90 · every ~17 min

Linköping Centralstation train station facilities and services

Linköping 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.