- Must visit
Skoklosters slott
Well-preserved baroque castle museum with furnished rooms, collections and seasonal exhibitions. One of the region’s standout cultural visits near Bålsta.
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190 SJOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Bålsta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 55 km
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£5 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Bålsta trains for today, Sunday 2 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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174 SJ | 14:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h29 | 15:17 Bålsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
174 SJ+ 31 UL | 14:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h33 | 16:21 Bålsta | 1 change | |
174 SJ+ 32 UL | 14:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h02 | 15:50 Bålsta | 1 change | |
176 SJ+ 803 UL+ 21 VL | 15:09 Västerås, Åkesta | 1h41 | 16:50 Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 2 changes | |
21 VL+ 176 SJ+ 803 UL | 15:14 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h36 | 16:50 Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 2 changes | |
176 SJ | 15:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h29 | 16:17 Bålsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
176 SJ+ 31 UL | 15:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h33 | 17:21 Bålsta | 1 change | |
176 SJ+ 32 UL | 15:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h02 | 16:50 Bålsta | 1 change | |
21 VL+ 178 SJ+ 895 UL | 16:09 Västerås, Åkesta | 1h19 | 17:28 Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 2 changes | |
178 SJ+ 895 UL+ 21 VL | 16:14 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h14 | 17:28 Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 2 changes | |
178 SJ+ 32 UL | 16:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h02 | 17:50 Bålsta | 1 change | |
178 SJ+ 31 UL | 16:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h33 | 18:21 Bålsta | 1 change | |
178 SJ | 16:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h29 | 17:17 Bålsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
21 VL+ 180 SJ+ 803 UL | 17:09 Västerås, Åkesta | 1h41 | 18:50 Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 2 changes | |
21 VL+ 180 SJ+ 803 UL | 17:14 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h36 | 18:50 Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 2 changes | |
180 SJ+ 31 UL | 17:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h33 | 19:21 Bålsta | 1 change | |
180 SJ+ 32 UL | 17:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h02 | 18:50 Bålsta | 1 change | |
180 SJ | 17:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h29 | 18:17 Bålsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
184 SJ+ 803 UL+ 21 VL | 19:13 Västerås, Åkesta | 1h37 | 20:50 Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 2 changes | |
21 VL+ 184 SJ+ 803 UL | 19:17 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h33 | 20:50 Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 2 changes | |
184 SJ | 19:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h29 | 20:17 Bålsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
184 SJ+ 32 UL | 19:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h02 | 20:50 Bålsta | 1 change | |
184 SJ+ 31 UL | 19:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h33 | 21:21 Bålsta | 1 change | |
21 VL+ 186 SJ+ 895 UL | 20:13 Västerås, Åkesta | 1h15 | 21:28 Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 2 changes | |
21 VL+ 186 SJ+ 895 UL | 20:17 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h11 | 21:28 Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 2 changes | |
186 SJ+ 32 UL | 20:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h02 | 21:50 Bålsta | 1 change | |
186 SJ | 20:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h29 | 21:17 Bålsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
186 SJ+ 31 UL | 20:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h33 | 22:21 Bålsta | 1 change | |
190 SJ+ 803 UL+ 21 VL | 22:13 Västerås, Åkesta | 1h37 | 23:50 Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 2 changes | |
190 SJ+ 803 UL+ 21 VL | 22:17 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h33 | 23:50 Bålsta, Gransäterskolan | 2 changes | |
190 SJ+ 31 UL | 22:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h33 | 0:21 Bålsta | 1 change | |
190 SJ | 22:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h29 | 23:17 Bålsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
190 SJ+ 32 UL | 22:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h02 | 23:50 Bålsta | 1 change | |
| Monday 3 August | |||||
156 SJ+ 32 UL | 5:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h03 | 6:51 Bålsta | 1 change | |
156 SJ | 5:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h29 | 6:17 Bålsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
156 SJ+ 31 UL | 5:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h03 | 6:51 Bålsta | 1 change | |
108 SJ | 6:14 Västerås Central Station | 0h29 | 6:43 Bålsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
108 SJ+ 32 UL | 6:14 Västerås Central Station | 1h06 | 7:20 Bålsta | 1 change | |
108 SJ+ 31 UL | 6:14 Västerås Central Station | 1h07 | 7:21 Bålsta | 1 change | |
158 SJ | 6:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h28 | 7:16 Bålsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
158 SJ+ 31 UL | 6:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h03 | 7:51 Bålsta | 1 change | |
158 SJ+ 32 UL | 6:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h02 | 7:50 Bålsta | 1 change | |
110 SJ | 7:17 Västerås Central Station | 0h29 | 7:46 Bålsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
110 SJ+ 32 UL | 7:17 Västerås Central Station | 1h03 | 8:20 Bålsta | 1 change | |
110 SJ+ 31 UL | 7:17 Västerås Central Station | 1h04 | 8:21 Bålsta | 1 change | |
160 SJ | 7:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h29 | 8:17 Bålsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
160 SJ+ 31 UL | 7:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h03 | 8:51 Bålsta | 1 change | |
160 SJ+ 32 UL | 7:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h02 | 8:50 Bålsta | 1 change | |
112 SJ | 8:17 Västerås Central Station | 0h29 | 8:46 Bålsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
112 SJ+ 31 UL | 8:17 Västerås Central Station | 1h04 | 9:21 Bålsta | 1 change | |
112 SJ+ 32 UL | 8:17 Västerås Central Station | 1h03 | 9:20 Bålsta | 1 change | |
162 SJ | 8:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h29 | 9:17 Bålsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
162 SJ+ 32 UL | 8:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h02 | 9:50 Bålsta | 1 change | |
162 SJ+ 31 UL | 8:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h33 | 10:21 Bålsta | 1 change | |
164 SJ | 9:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h29 | 10:17 Bålsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
164 SJ+ 31 UL | 9:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h33 | 11:21 Bålsta | 1 change | |
164 SJ+ 32 UL | 9:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h02 | 10:50 Bålsta | 1 change | |
166 SJ | 10:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h29 | 11:17 Bålsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
166 SJ+ 31 UL | 10:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h33 | 12:21 Bålsta | 1 change | |
166 SJ+ 32 UL | 10:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h02 | 11:50 Bålsta | 1 change | |
168 SJ+ 31 UL | 11:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h33 | 13:21 Bålsta | 1 change | |
168 SJ | 11:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h29 | 12:17 Bålsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
168 SJ+ 32 UL | 11:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h02 | 12:50 Bålsta | 1 change | |
170 SJ | 12:49 Västerås Central Station | 0h28 | 13:17 Bålsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
170 SJ+ 31 UL | 12:49 Västerås Central Station | 1h02 | 13:51 Bålsta | 1 change | |
170 SJ+ 32 UL | 12:49 Västerås Central Station | 1h01 | 13:50 Bålsta | 1 change | |
172 SJ | 13:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h29 | 14:17 Bålsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
172 SJ+ 32 UL | 13:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h02 | 14:50 Bålsta | 1 change | |
172 SJ+ 31 UL | 13:48 Västerås Central Station | 1h03 | 14:51 Bålsta | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Västerås to Bålsta run on average 52 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 28m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 52 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 0:11 |
Last train 23:49 |
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Discover the best of Bålsta — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bålsta trip today.
Well-preserved baroque castle museum with furnished rooms, collections and seasonal exhibitions. One of the region’s standout cultural visits near Bålsta.
Local museum presenting the area’s social and rural history through objects, photographs and archives. A good choice for understanding Håbo’s past.
Exhibition space and visitor stop within the castle grounds, adding context to the estate and its collections. Suitable to pair with a longer Skokloster visit.
Lakeside nature reserve with oak landscapes, viewpoints and walking paths. Popular for peaceful strolls, birdlife and broad views over Mälaren.
Green peninsula area near the castle with water views, picnic spots and easy walking. A scenic local favourite for combining history and outdoor time.
Central park area in Bålsta with open lawns, paths and family-friendly public space. Convenient for a short break close to shops and transport.
Fermented Baltic herring, traditionally eaten with thin bread, potatoes and onion. A classic northern Swedish speciality known across the country.
Cured salmon with salt, sugar and dill, usually served with mustard sauce. A staple of Swedish festive tables and cold buffets.
Small fried herring, often served with mashed potatoes, lingonberries and browned butter. A traditional everyday Swedish fish dish.
Casual Japanese restaurant known locally for sushi and hot dishes in a simple, modern setting suitable for lunch or an easy dinner.
Popular neighbourhood Indian restaurant serving curries, tandoori dishes and naan in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Well-known local pizzeria and grill with pizza, kebab and casual fast-food favourites. Good for an inexpensive everyday meal.
Moderate for Sweden. Dining and hotels cost more than smaller Nordic towns, but local trains and everyday cafés are manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated, not expected. Round up small taxi fares; cafés usually do not require tips.
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Bålsta station -> Stockholm Central Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås to Bålsta 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 Bålsta, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Västerås to Bålsta trains use the Västerås Centralstation to Bålsta, Futurum station pair, with some services arriving at Bålsta tågstation. Use this guide to compare Västerås and Bålsta train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
Bålsta 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 options are available at Bålsta tågstation.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Bålsta tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bålsta tågstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bålsta tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bålsta tågstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bålsta tågstation: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Bålsta Gästgivaregård, Krägga Mansion.
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