- 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.
Cheapest price on 04 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 04 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 04 Sept
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 04 Sept
1 h 15 m
Trains on 04 Sept
19
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Uppsala to Västerås is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Uppsala to Västerås will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
On Fri 04 Sept, we found 19 trains from Uppsala to Västerås, including 11 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.
8519 Mälartåg
8593 Mälartåg · 2107 Mälartåg
8515 Mälartåg
2171 Mälartåg
8507 Mälartåg
8535 Mälartåg
8507 Mälartåg
2171 Mälartåg
8559 Mälartåg
8547 MälartågOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Uppsala to Västerås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 67 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£13 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Uppsala to Västerås:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Uppsala to Västerås costing on average £13.
Other travel options to Västerås take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 28m.
Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-0.51. The journey takes 1h 23m versus 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Uppsala to Västerås trains for today, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8593 Mälartåg · 2107 Mälartåg | 4:48 Uppsala Central Station | 1h42 | 6:30 Västerås Central Station | 1 change | |
8507 Mälartåg | 5:48 Uppsala Central Station | 1h12 | 7:00 Västerås Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
8507 Mälartåg+ 5 VL | 5:48 Uppsala Central Station | 1h30 | 7:18 Västerås | 1 change | |
8507 Mälartåg+ 2 VL | 5:48 Uppsala Central Station | 1h24 | 7:12 Västerås | 1 change | |
8511 Mälartåg | 6:36 Uppsala Central Station | 1h24 | 8:00 Västerås Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
8511 Mälartåg+ 5 VL | 6:36 Uppsala Central Station | 1h43 | 8:19 Västerås | 1 change | |
8511 Mälartåg+ 4 VL | 6:36 Uppsala Central Station | 1h36 | 8:12 Västerås | 1 change | |
8515 Mälartåg | 7:39 Uppsala Central Station | 1h23 | 9:02 Västerås Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
8515 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 7:39 Uppsala Central Station | 1h35 | 9:14 Västerås | 1 change | |
8515 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 7:39 Uppsala Central Station | 1h43 | 9:22 Västerås | 1 change | |
2 UL+ 8519 Mälartåg+ 3 VL | 8:18 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h07 | 10:25 Västerås Barometergatan | 2 changes | |
2 UL+ 8519 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 8:18 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h29 | 10:47 Västerås, Åkesta | 2 changes | |
2 UL+ 8519 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 8:18 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h27 | 10:45 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 changes | |
8519 Mälartåg | 8:39 Uppsala Central Station | 1h22 | 10:01 Västerås Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
8519 Mälartåg+ 5 VL | 8:39 Uppsala Central Station | 1h44 | 10:23 Västerås | 1 change | |
8519 Mälartåg+ 14 VL | 8:39 Uppsala Central Station | 1h36 | 10:15 Västerås | 1 change | |
2 UL+ 8535 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 12:22 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h26 | 14:48 Västerås, Åkesta | 2 changes | |
2 UL+ 8535 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 12:22 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h20 | 14:42 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 changes | |
2 UL+ 8535 Mälartåg+ 3 VL | 12:22 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h05 | 14:27 Västerås Barometergatan | 2 changes | |
8535 Mälartåg | 12:50 Uppsala Central Station | 1h10 | 14:00 Västerås Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
8535 Mälartåg+ 5 VL | 12:50 Uppsala Central Station | 1h35 | 14:25 Västerås | 1 change | |
8535 Mälartåg+ 2 VL | 12:50 Uppsala Central Station | 1h25 | 14:15 Västerås | 1 change | |
18539 Mälartåg+ 569 VL | 13:39 Uppsala Central Station | 2h21 | 16:00 Västerås | 1 change | |
2 UL+ 8543 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 14:19 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h08 | 16:27 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 changes | |
2 UL+ 8543 Mälartåg+ 3 VL | 14:19 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h05 | 16:24 Västerås Barometergatan | 2 changes | |
2 UL+ 8543 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 14:19 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h17 | 16:36 Västerås, Åkesta | 2 changes | |
8543 Mälartåg | 14:39 Uppsala Central Station | 1h21 | 16:00 Västerås Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
8543 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 14:39 Uppsala Central Station | 1h39 | 16:18 Västerås | 1 change | |
8543 Mälartåg+ 2 VL | 14:39 Uppsala Central Station | 1h36 | 16:15 Västerås | 1 change | |
2 UL+ 8547 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 15:21 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h15 | 17:36 Västerås, Åkesta | 2 changes | |
2 UL+ 8547 Mälartåg+ 3 VL | 15:21 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h03 | 17:24 Västerås Barometergatan | 2 changes | |
2 UL+ 8547 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 15:21 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h06 | 17:27 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 changes | |
8547 Mälartåg | 15:39 Uppsala Central Station | 1h21 | 17:00 Västerås Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
8547 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 15:39 Uppsala Central Station | 1h39 | 17:18 Västerås | 1 change | |
8547 Mälartåg+ 2 VL | 15:39 Uppsala Central Station | 1h36 | 17:15 Västerås | 1 change | |
2 UL+ 8551 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 16:21 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h04 | 18:25 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 changes | |
2 UL+ 8551 Mälartåg+ 3 VL | 16:21 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h00 | 18:21 Västerås Barometergatan | 2 changes | |
2 UL+ 8551 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 16:21 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h15 | 18:36 Västerås, Åkesta | 2 changes | |
8551 Mälartåg | 16:39 Uppsala Central Station | 1h21 | 18:00 Västerås Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
8551 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 16:39 Uppsala Central Station | 1h38 | 18:17 Västerås | 1 change | |
2 UL+ 8555 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 17:20 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h30 | 19:50 Västerås, Åkesta | 2 changes | |
2 UL+ 8555 Mälartåg+ 3 VL | 17:20 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h15 | 19:35 Västerås Barometergatan | 2 changes | |
2 UL+ 8555 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 17:20 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h26 | 19:46 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 changes | |
8555 Mälartåg | 17:40 Uppsala Central Station | 1h21 | 19:01 Västerås Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
8555 Mälartåg+ 5 VL | 17:40 Uppsala Central Station | 1h42 | 19:22 Västerås | 1 change | |
2 UL+ 8559 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 18:13 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h33 | 20:46 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 changes | |
2 UL+ 8559 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 18:13 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h36 | 20:49 Västerås, Åkesta | 2 changes | |
2 UL+ 8559 Mälartåg+ 3 VL | 18:13 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h22 | 20:35 Västerås Barometergatan | 2 changes | |
8559 Mälartåg | 18:39 Uppsala Central Station | 1h21 | 20:00 Västerås Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
8559 Mälartåg+ 5 VL | 18:39 Uppsala Central Station | 1h56 | 20:35 Västerås | 1 change | |
2 UL+ 2171 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 21:01 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h48 | 23:49 Västerås, Åkesta | 2 changes | |
2 UL+ 2171 Mälartåg+ 3 VL | 21:01 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 1h58 | 22:59 Västerås Barometergatan | 2 changes | |
2 UL+ 2171 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 21:01 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h45 | 23:46 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 changes | |
2171 Mälartåg | 21:18 Uppsala Central Station | 1h13 | 22:31 Västerås Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
2171 Mälartåg+ 5 VL | 21:18 Uppsala Central Station | 1h47 | 23:05 Västerås | 1 change | |
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Trains from Uppsala to Västerås run on average 60 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 60 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:29 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Västerås — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Västerås trip today.
Open-air museum with historic buildings, farm animals and gardens. A fine place to explore regional history in a relaxed setting.
Art museum in Karlsgatan Kulturkvarter showing Swedish and international works. Worth visiting for changing exhibitions and modern spaces.
Interactive aviation museum with aircraft, simulators and local flight history. A strong choice for families and engineering enthusiasts.
Historic district with wooden houses, cobbled lanes and small-scale charm. Ideal for a gentle walk through older Västerås.
Lakeside recreation area with marina, beach, lawns and walking paths. Popular in warmer months for views over Mälaren.
Central square framed by historic buildings, shops and events. A practical starting point for exploring the old town and city centre.
Cured salmon with sugar, salt and dill. A Swedish classic often served at festive tables with mustard sauce and crispbread.
Pickled herring in vinegar, often with onion, dill or mustard. A staple of Swedish celebrations and a very traditional local taste.
Small fried Baltic herring, usually served with mashed potatoes, lingonberries and browned butter. Strongly tied to Mälaren and central Sweden.
Well-liked bakery and café for Swedish fika, pastries, sandwiches and coffee in a relaxed local atmosphere.
Popular casual venue known for well-made burgers, beer and a lively modern setting in central Västerås.
Stylish restaurant by the water serving seasonal Nordic cooking with a relaxed brasserie feel.
Moderate for Sweden. Hotels and dining are pricier than many European cities, but local buses and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
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.
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Västerås Centralstation -> Stora torget, Västerås
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Uppsala 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.

Most Uppsala to Västerås trains use the Uppsala, Centralstation to Västerås Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Uppsala and Västerås train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Uppsala, Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Stationen, Kitchen & Table Uppsala
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Uppsala, Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Uppsala, Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Uppsala, Elite Hotel Academia, Clarion Hotel Gillet.
Uppsala, Vaksala Torg has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Uppsala, Vaksala Torg: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Gottsunda Simhall is 5 km from Uppsala city centre. Public transport options include:
Gottsunda Simhall has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Gottsunda Simhall. ATMs are available at Gottsunda Simhall.
Ticket office support is available at Gottsunda Simhall.
Available at Gottsunda Simhall: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gottsunda Simhall: Facilities are accessible for disabled individuals.
Västerås 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.
Food options include: Frank Bistro, Restaurang Varda
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Västerås Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Västerås Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Västerås Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Elite Stadshotellet Västerås, Best Western Hotel Esplanade, Clarion Collection Hotel Etage.
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