The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Gothenburg
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
4 h 4 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
340 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås to Gothenburg will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
To travel from Västerås to Gothenburg you need to make at least one change.
180 SJ · 447 X 2000 · 60447 SJ17:455h30Västerås Central Station23:15Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen£411One-way2 changes
161 SJ · 60161 SJ6:564h48Västerås Central Station11:44Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen£411One-way1 change
167 SJ · 60167 SJ9:564h55Västerås Central Station14:51Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen£411One-way1 change
159 SJ · 60159 SJ6:404h04Västerås Central Station10:44Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen£411One-way1 change
177 SJ · 60177 SJ14:564h55Västerås Central Station19:51Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen£441One-way1 change
159 SJ · 60159 SJ6:404h04Västerås Central Station10:44Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen£411One-way1 change
161 SJ · 60161 SJ6:564h48Västerås Central Station11:44Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen£411One-way1 change
179 SJ · 60179 SJ15:564h48Västerås Central Station20:44Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen£451One-way1 change
165 SJ · 60165 SJ8:564h48Västerås Central Station13:44Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen£461One-way1 change
163 SJ · 60163 SJ7:564h48Västerås Central Station12:44Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen£461One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Västerås to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £83.
Distance: 340 km
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Live departures
Västerås to Gothenburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Gothenburg trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
169 SJ · 60169 SJ+ 21 VL | 10:11 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h33 | 15:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
169 SJ · 60169 SJ | 10:56 Västerås Central Station | 4h48 | 15:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
171 SJ · 60171 SJ+ 21 VL | 11:11 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h33 | 16:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
171 SJ · 60171 SJ | 11:56 Västerås Central Station | 4h48 | 16:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
173 SJ · 60173 SJ+ 21 VL | 12:11 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h33 | 17:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
173 SJ · 60173 SJ | 12:56 Västerås Central Station | 4h48 | 17:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
175 SJ · 60175 SJ | 13:56 Västerås Central Station | 4h48 | 18:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
177 SJ · 60177 SJ+ 21 VL | 14:29 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h22 | 19:51 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
177 SJ+ 2039 VR Snabbtåg · 62039 VR Snabbtåg+ 21 VL | 14:29 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h21 | 19:50 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 3 changes | |
177 SJ · 60177 SJ | 14:56 Västerås Central Station | 4h55 | 19:51 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
177 SJ+ 2039 VR Snabbtåg · 62039 VR Snabbtåg | 14:56 Västerås Central Station | 4h54 | 19:50 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
441 X 2000 · 60441 SJ+ 2143 Mälartåg | 15:02 Västerås Central Station | 5h13 | 20:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
179 SJ · 60179 SJ+ 21 VL | 15:29 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h15 | 20:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
179 SJ · 60179 SJ | 15:56 Västerås Central Station | 4h48 | 20:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
181 SJ · 60181 SJ+ 21 VL | 16:29 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5h15 | 21:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
181 SJ · 60181 SJ | 16:56 Västerås Central Station | 4h48 | 21:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
445 X 2000+ 22 Västtrafik+ 2151 Mälartåg | 17:02 Västerås Central Station | 5h03 | 22:05 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 changes | |
180 SJ · 447 X 2000 · 60447 SJ+ 21 VL | 17:09 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 6h06 | 23:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 3 changes | |
180 SJ · 447 X 2000 · 60447 SJ | 17:45 Västerås Central Station | 5h30 | 23:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 15 July | |||||
421 X 2000 · 60421 SJ+ 62103 Mälartåg · 2103 Mälartåg | 5:12 Västerås Central Station | 5h03 | 10:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 3 changes | |
159 SJ · 60159 SJ | 6:40 Västerås Central Station | 4h04 | 10:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
161 SJ · 60161 SJ | 6:56 Västerås Central Station | 4h48 | 11:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
425 X 2000 · 60425 SJ+ 2111 Mälartåg | 7:02 Västerås Central Station | 5h13 | 12:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
163 SJ · 60163 SJ | 7:56 Västerås Central Station | 4h48 | 12:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
427 SJ 3000 · 60427 SJ+ 2115 Mälartåg | 8:02 Västerås Central Station | 5h13 | 13:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
165 SJ · 60165 SJ | 8:56 Västerås Central Station | 4h48 | 13:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Västerås to Gothenburg
Trains from Västerås to Gothenburg run on average 38 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 340 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 340 km |
Average train duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:57 |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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FAQs: Västerås to Gothenburg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås to Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Västerås and Gothenburg
Most Västerås to Gothenburg trains use the Västerås Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Göteborg Domkyrkan. Use this guide to compare Västerås and Gothenburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Västerås station do trains to Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg station do trains from Västerås arrive at?
Getting to Göteborg Centralstation from Gothenburg city centre
Göteborg Centralstation train station facilities and services
Göteborg Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Espresso House, Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill, Franks gatukök, Fruit & Berry, Happy M Kitchen, Le Croissant, Lilla London, Metropolitan, Mr. Shou, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are 6 ATM machines located in the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30. Information desks are opposite the taxi station. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Centralstation: All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Royal, Hotel Pigalle, ProfilHotels | Opera.
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