The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Åre
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
7 h 53 m
Average duration
8 h 22 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
459 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås to Åre is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås to Åre will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
Of the 2 trains that leave Västerås for Åre 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 459 km distance in an average of 8 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 51 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.
5:487h53Västerås13:41Åre£521One-way0 changes
9:488h51Västerås18:39Åre£811One-way0 changes
5:487h53Västerås13:41Åre£521One-way0 changes
9:488h51Västerås18:39Åre£811One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Västerås to Åre
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Åre among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £32, and a flight costs an average of £89.
Distance: 459 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
£60 Average Price Cheapest | £135 Average Price |
9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration Fastest 5h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Västerås to Åre train times
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Åre trains for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:17 Västerås | 12h44 | 8:01 Åre | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 17 July | |||||
![]() | 5:48 Västerås | 7h53 | 13:41 Åre | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:48 Västerås | 8h51 | 18:39 Åre | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Västerås to Åre
Trains from Västerås to Åre run on average 15 times per day, taking around 9h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 20:48. The fastest train covers the 459 km distance in 7h 53m.
Distance 459 km |
Average train duration 9h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 7h 53m |
First train 5:59 |
Last train 20:48 |
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Train companies: SJ, Snälltåget from Västerås to Åre trainsSJ, Snälltåget trains will get you between Västerås and Åre from £32. 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 to Åre train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås to Åre 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 Åre, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Västerås and Åre
Most Västerås to Åre trains use the Västerås Centralstation to Åre tågstation station pair, with some services arriving at Åre , E14 (Björnänge). Use this guide to compare Västerås and Åre train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Västerås station do trains to Åre leave from?
Getting to Västerås Centralstation from Västerås city centre
Västerås Centralstation train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Frank Bistro, Restaurang Varda
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Västerås Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Västerås Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Västerås Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Elite Stadshotellet Västerås, Best Western Hotel Esplanade, Clarion Collection Hotel Etage.
Which Åre station do trains from Västerås arrive at?
Getting to Åre tågstation from Åre city centre
Åre tågstation train station facilities and services
Åre tågstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Creperie & Logi Åre, Broken Åre
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Åre tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Åre tågstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Åre tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Åre tågstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Åre tågstation: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Åregården, Copperhill Mountain Lodge, Holiday Club Åre.
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