Västerås to Linköping train with Malartag

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Linköping

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 03 Sept

Cheapest price on 03 Sept

£24

Average ticket price on 03 Sept

£31

Fastest journey on 03 Sept

2 h 15 m

Average journey duration on 03 Sept

2 h 21 m

Trains on 03 Sept

28

Distance

144 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås to Linköping is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Västerås to Linköping will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.

Fast trains

On Thu 03 Sept, we found 28 trains from Västerås to Linköping, including 3 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 144 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 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 32 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.

  • Malartag2127 Mälartåg
    11:342h15
    Västerås Central Station
    13:49Linköping Central Station
    £241One-way
    0 changes
  • Malartag2123 Mälartåg
    10:342h15
    Västerås Central Station
    12:49Linköping Central Station
    £241One-way
    0 changes
  • Malartag2119 Mälartåg
    9:342h15
    Västerås Central Station
    11:49Linköping Central Station
    £241One-way
    0 changes
  • Malartag2127 Mälartåg+VL5 VL
    11:002h49
    Västerås
    13:49Linköping Central Station
    £271One-way
    1 change
  • Malartag2119 Mälartåg+VL14 VL
    9:192h30
    Västerås
    11:49Linköping Central Station
    £271One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Västerås to Linköping

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Linköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, while a coach costs an average of £24.

Distance: 144 km

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£24

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Cheapest

£24

Average Price

£29

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2h 54m

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2h 24m

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30m

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3h 53m

Average total duration

3h 23m

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2h 15m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Västerås to Linköping is a train with an average price of £24.

This is compared to other travel options from Västerås to Linköping:

A train is £0.49 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Västerås to Linköping costing on average £24.

The fastest way to travel from Västerås to Linköping is by train with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Linköping take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Västerås and Linköping including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £5. The journey takes 2h 24m versus 2h 15m 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.

Direct services run with Malartag.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Västerås to Linköping train times

The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Linköping trains for tomorrow, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Malartag2115 Mälartåg+SJ527 SJ+ÖstgötaTrafiken1 Östgötatrafiken+VL3 VL8:02 Västerås Barometergatan
3h21
11:23 Linköping3 changes
Malartag2115 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken8727 Östgötatrafiken · 1 Östgötatrafiken+VL3 VL8:02 Västerås Barometergatan
3h21
11:23 Linköping3 changes
Malartag2115 Mälartåg+SJ527 SJ+ÖstgötaTrafiken1 Östgötatrafiken+VL21 VL8:06 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
3h17
11:23 Linköping3 changes
Malartag2115 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken8727 Östgötatrafiken · 1 Östgötatrafiken+VL21 VL8:06 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
3h17
11:23 Linköping3 changes
Malartag2115 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken8727 Östgötatrafiken+VL21 VL8:16 Västerås
2h58
11:14 Linköping Central Station2 changes
Malartag2115 Mälartåg+SJ527 SJ+VL21 VL8:16 Västerås
2h50
11:06 Linköping Central Station2 changes
Malartag2115 Mälartåg+SJ527 SJ+VL4 VL8:20 Västerås
2h46
11:06 Linköping Central Station2 changes
Malartag2115 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken8727 Östgötatrafiken+VL4 VL8:20 Västerås
2h54
11:14 Linköping Central Station2 changes
Malartag2115 Mälartåg+SJ527 SJ8:34 Västerås Central Station
2h32
11:06 Linköping Central Station1 change
Malartag2115 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken8727 Östgötatrafiken8:34 Västerås Central Station
2h40
11:14 Linköping Central Station1 change
Malartag2119 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken10 Östgötatrafiken+VL21 VL8:52 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
3h12
12:04 Linköping2 changes
Malartag2119 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken10 Östgötatrafiken+VL21 VL8:53 Västerås, Åkesta
3h11
12:04 Linköping2 changes
Malartag2119 Mälartåg+VL5 VL9:01 Västerås
2h48
11:49 Linköping Central Station1 change
Malartag2119 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken10 Östgötatrafiken+VL3 VL9:02 Västerås Barometergatan
3h02
12:04 Linköping2 changes
Malartag2119 Mälartåg+VL14 VL9:19 Västerås
2h30
11:49 Linköping Central Station1 change
Malartag2119 Mälartåg9:34 Västerås Central Station
2h15
11:49 Linköping Central Station0 changesdirect
Malartag2123 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken10 Östgötatrafiken+VL21 VL9:39 Västerås, Åkesta
3h25
13:04 Linköping2 changes
Malartag2123 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken10 Östgötatrafiken+VL21 VL9:44 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
3h20
13:04 Linköping2 changes
Malartag2123 Mälartåg+VL5 VL10:00 Västerås
2h49
12:49 Linköping Central Station1 change
Malartag2123 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken10 Östgötatrafiken+VL3 VL10:02 Västerås Barometergatan
3h02
13:04 Linköping2 changes
Malartag2123 Mälartåg10:34 Västerås Central Station
2h15
12:49 Linköping Central Station0 changesdirect
Malartag2127 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken1 Östgötatrafiken+VL21 VL10:39 Västerås, Åkesta
3h24
14:03 Linköping2 changes
Malartag2127 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken1 Östgötatrafiken+VL21 VL10:44 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
3h19
14:03 Linköping2 changes
Malartag2127 Mälartåg+VL5 VL11:00 Västerås
2h49
13:49 Linköping Central Station1 change
Malartag2127 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken1 Östgötatrafiken+VL3 VL11:02 Västerås Barometergatan
3h01
14:03 Linköping2 changes
Malartag2127 Mälartåg11:34 Västerås Central Station
2h15
13:49 Linköping Central Station0 changesdirect
Malartag2131 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken1 Östgötatrafiken+VL21 VL11:39 Västerås, Åkesta
3h25
15:04 Linköping2 changes
Malartag2135 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken6 Östgötatrafiken+VL21 VL12:39 Västerås, Åkesta
3h28
16:07 Linköping2 changes

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Malartag as well as TagiBergslagen or SJ offer trains services from Västerås to Linköping.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Västerås to Linköping

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Trains from Västerås to Linköping run on average 43 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.

There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 144 km distance in 2h 16m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
144 km
Average train duration
2h 24m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
43
Direct trains
10
Fastest train
2h 16m
First train
0:02
Last train
23:57
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Malartag, TagiBergslagen, SJ from Västerås to Linköping trainsMalartag, TagiBergslagen, SJ trains will get you between Västerås and Linköping from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Malartag

About
Mälartåg is a Swedish train company from the Mälardalen region operating in the Stockholm, Sörmland, Uppsala, Västmanland, Örebro and Östergötland. Mälartåg's train fleet consists of double-deckers and smaller regional trains with a maximum speed of 200 km/h.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Malartag Duration
2h 16m
Cheapest Malartag Price
£23
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 piece of larger luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by ÖBB
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and drinks, bistro service with snacks and beverages, at-seat service in First Class
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Second Class: Optional reservation for €3
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and boarding assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs need ticket (50% of regular fare). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

What's included in each class

Compare Malartag classes and the amenities included in each one.

2 class
  • Free Wi-Fi

SJ

About
SJ is a Swedish train company that offers a wide range of services to its passengers. It operates high-speed trains, regional trains, and night trains, all of which are comfortable and reliable. The high-speed trains, X2000, are the fastest way to travel between cities, while the regional trains, Pågatåg, are perfect for shorter trips. The night trains, SJ Nattåg, offer a comfortable way to travel overnight. SJ offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and SJ Prio tickets, which offer discounts for frequent travelers. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a café car. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SJ Duration
3h 2m
Cheapest SJ Price
£13
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, bistro car with snacks and drinks, at-seat service in 1st class
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for additional fee in 2nd class, included in 1st class ticket
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets free in carrier, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

TagiBergslagen

About
Tåg i Bergslagen (TiB) is a Swedish train company that operates passenger rail transport across the Bergslagen region, connecting the four counties of Örebro, Västmanland, Gävleborg, and Dalarna. Established in 1993, TiB facilitates commuting for work and studies, as well as business and leisure travel. The company utilizes ER1 double-deck trains and Regina train types on its routes, which include lines such as Mora–Borlänge–Sala, Gävle–Borlänge–Mjölby, and Ludvika–Fagersta–Västerås.
Luggage & cancellation policy
TagiBergslagen frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Regular luggage allowance included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Refund possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Seat reservation
Seat reservation available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible trains and assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket

Complete guide to Linköping

Things to do in Linköping

Discover the best of Linköping — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Linköping trip today.

  • Must visit

Flygvapenmuseum

Sweden’s national museum of military aviation with historic aircraft, interactive exhibitions and the recovered DC-3. A standout visit in Linköping.

  • Must visit

Gamla Linköping friluftsmuseum

Open-air museum with historic wooden buildings, craft shops and period interiors. Ideal for understanding local life and architecture.

  • Recommended

Slotts- och domkyrkomuseet

Museum in Linköping Castle presenting regional history, interiors and exhibitions. A compact but rewarding stop in the historic centre.

Swedish krona (kr)

Moderate for Sweden: hotels and dining are not cheap, but local buses are reasonable and Linköping is often less costly than Stockholm or Gothenburg.

Average meal costs

Budget
90-140 kr for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
180-320 kr per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
600+ kr per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
35-50 kr for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Rounding up or adding 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated, not expected. Taxis can be rounded up; cafés usually do not require tips.

FAQs: Västerås to Linköping train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås to Linköping 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Västerås to Linköping can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £13, while the average price tends to be around £24.
The train journey from Västerås to Linköping covers a distance of 144 km and takes approximately 2h 16m. Trains run 43 per day.
The train distance from Västerås to Linköping is 144 km.
The first train from Västerås to Linköping leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Västerås to Linköping departs at 23:57.
Trains from Västerås to Linköping run approximately 43 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Västerås to Linköping.
Yes, there is a direct train between Västerås and Linköping. The service operates 10 times per day, provided by Malartag.
To get from Västerås to Linköping, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Västerås to Linköping.
The cheapest way to get from Västerås to Linköping is by train, costing approximately £13.
Booking trains from Västerås to Linköping in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Västerås to Linköping offers scenic views of Sweden's countryside, featuring lush landscapes, tranquil lakes, and charming small towns along the route.
A day trip from Västerås to Linköping is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 16m. However, there are 51 trips per day by train, allowing for flexible travel options. The distance between the two cities is 144 km.
In Linköping, you can enjoy leisurely walks and picnics at Linköping City Park, explore regional art and history at Östergötlands Museum, and savour Swedish cuisine and crafts at local markets. For a taste of adventure, take a boat tour on the Kinda Canal or delve into the vibrant nightlife and dining scene in the city centre. Don't miss visiting Linköping Cathedral, Gamla Linköping Open-Air Museum, Flygvapenmuseum, Linköping Castle, and the scenic Stångån River.
A stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended in Linköping to explore its key attractions such as the Linköping Cathedral, the Air Force Museum, and the picturesque Gamla Linköping Open-Air Museum.
Yes, you can take the train from Västerås to Linköping.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Västerås and Linköping

Most Västerås to Linköping trains use the Västerås Centralstation to Linköping, Köpmansgränd station pair, with some services arriving at Linköping Centralstation. Use this guide to compare Västerås and Linköping train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Västerås
Arrival train stations in Linköping

Which Västerås station do trains to Linköping leave from?

Trains from Västerås to Linköping leave from Västerås Centralstation. The station is 1 km from Västerås city centre at Södra Ringvägen 1, 722 12 Västerås, Sweden.
Västerås CentralstationSödra Ringvägen 1, 722 12 Västerås, SwedenWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Västerås Centralstation from Västerås city centre

Bus6, 21 · 4m · £0.90 · every ~15 min

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.

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