The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås Central Station to Linköping Central Station
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 26 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås Central Station to Linköping Central Station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås Central Station to Linköping Central Station will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 2 trains that leave Västerås Central Station for Linköping Central Station every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 143 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 36 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Västerås Central Station to Linköping Central Station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås Central Station to Linköping Central Station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, and a coach costs an average of £19.
Distance: 143 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Västerås Central Station to Linköping Central Station train times
The table below shows live departures for Västerås Central Station to Linköping Central Station trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2115 Mälartåg+ 3941 Snälltåget | 07:34 Västerås Central Station | 2h26 | 10:00 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
2119 Mälartåg | 08:34 Västerås Central Station | 2h15 | 10:49 Linköping Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
2123 Mälartåg | 09:34 Västerås Central Station | 2h15 | 11:49 Linköping Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
2127 Mälartåg | 10:34 Västerås Central Station | 2h15 | 12:49 Linköping Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
2131 Mälartåg | 11:34 Västerås Central Station | 2h15 | 13:49 Linköping Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
2135 Mälartåg | 12:34 Västerås Central Station | 2h15 | 14:49 Linköping Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
2139 Mälartåg | 13:34 Västerås Central Station | 2h15 | 15:49 Linköping Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
2143 Mälartåg | 14:34 Västerås Central Station | 2h15 | 16:49 Linköping Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
2147 Mälartåg | 15:34 Västerås Central Station | 2h15 | 17:49 Linköping Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
2151 Mälartåg | 16:34 Västerås Central Station | 2h18 | 18:52 Linköping Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 Mälartåg | 17:34 Västerås Central Station | 2h15 | 19:49 Linköping Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 Mälartåg | 18:34 Västerås Central Station | 2h15 | 20:49 Linköping Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
2163 Mälartåg+ 287 SJ | 19:34 Västerås Central Station | 2h56 | 22:30 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
188 SJ · 1 SJ | 20:48 Västerås Central Station | 3h39 | 00:27 Linköping Central Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Västerås Central Station to Linköping Central Station
Trains from Västerås Central Station to Linköping Central Station run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:59, the last at 19:48. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 07:59 |
Last train 19:48 |
Train companies: Malartag, SJ, Mälartåg from Västerås Central Station to Linköping Central Station trainsMalartag, SJ, Mälartåg trains will get you between Västerås Central Station and Linköping Central Station from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Västerås Central Station to Linköping Central Station train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås Central Station to Linköping Central Station 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 Linköping Central Station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Västerås Central Station and Linköping Central Station
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available 24/7 with access from Södra Ringvägen
- Frank Bistro
- Restaurang Varda
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- 5 SEK
- Elite Stadshotellet Västerås
- Best Western Hotel Esplanade
- Clarion Collection Hotel Etage
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Stockholm and other destinations
- Hall 2: waiting area and lockers
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Mälarbanan railway
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Short stay parking is available nearby.
- Restaurant Hamlet
- Yogi
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 10
- Clarion Collection Hotel Slottsparken
- Scandic Linköping City
- Elite Stora Hotellet
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Stockholm, Malmö, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Södra stambanan line


