Västerås to Norrköping train with Malartag

Thu 03 Sept
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Norrköping

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 03 Sept

Cheapest price on 03 Sept

£20

Average ticket price on 03 Sept

£24

Fastest journey on 03 Sept

1 h 48 m

Average journey duration on 03 Sept

1 h 48 m

Trains on 03 Sept

21

Distance

116 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Västerås to Norrköping will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.

Fast trains

On Thu 03 Sept, we found 21 trains from Västerås to Norrköping, including 5 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 48 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.

  • Malartag2123 Mälartåg
    10:341h48
    Västerås Central Station
    12:22Norrköping Central Station
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • Malartag2127 Mälartåg
    11:341h48
    Västerås Central Station
    13:22Norrköping Central Station
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • Malartag2119 Mälartåg
    9:341h48
    Västerås Central Station
    11:22Norrköping Central Station
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • Malartag2115 Mälartåg
    8:341h48
    Västerås Central Station
    10:22Norrköping Central Station
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • Malartag2131 Mälartåg
    12:341h48
    Västerås Central Station
    14:22Norrköping Central Station
    £201One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Västerås to Norrköping

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Norrköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, while a coach costs an average of £26.

Distance: 116 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£20

Average Price

Cheapest

£26

Average Price

£23

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 6m

Average total duration

3h 36m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 53m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Malartag

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Västerås to Norrköping is a train with an average price of £20.

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

A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Västerås to Norrköping costing on average £26.

The fastest way to travel from Västerås to Norrköping is by train with an average journey time of 2h 5m.

Other travel options to Norrköping take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Västerås and Norrköping 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 £20 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £3. The journey takes 2h 5m versus 1h 53m 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 Norrköping train times

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

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
VL3 VL+Malartag2115 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken21 Östgötatrafiken · 11 Östgötatrafiken8:02 Västerås Barometergatan
3h22
11:24 Norrköping, Utställningsvägen 12, 603 36 Norrköping3 changes
VL21 VL+Malartag2115 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken2 Östgötatrafiken8:06 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
2h42
10:48 Norrköping2 changes
Malartag2115 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken12 Östgötatrafiken+VL4 VL8:20 Västerås
2h16
10:36 Norrköping2 changes
Malartag2115 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken12 Östgötatrafiken8:34 Västerås Central Station
2h02
10:36 Norrköping1 change
Malartag2115 Mälartåg8:34 Västerås Central Station
1h48
10:22 Norrköping Central Station0 changesdirect
VL21 VL+Malartag2119 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken2 Östgötatrafiken8:52 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
2h56
11:48 Norrköping2 changes
Malartag2119 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken3 Östgötatrafiken+VL3 VL+ÖstgötaTrafiken11 Östgötatrafiken9:02 Västerås Barometergatan
3h02
12:04 Norrköping, Utställningsvägen 12, 603 36 Norrköping3 changes
VL14 VL+Malartag2119 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken12 Östgötatrafiken9:19 Västerås
2h17
11:36 Norrköping2 changes
Malartag2119 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken12 Östgötatrafiken9:34 Västerås Central Station
2h02
11:36 Norrköping1 change
Malartag2119 Mälartåg9:34 Västerås Central Station
1h48
11:22 Norrköping Central Station0 changesdirect
VL21 VL+Malartag2123 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken2 Östgötatrafiken9:44 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
3h04
12:48 Norrköping2 changes
Malartag2123 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken21 Östgötatrafiken · 11 Östgötatrafiken+VL3 VL10:02 Västerås Barometergatan
3h22
13:24 Norrköping, Utställningsvägen 12, 603 36 Norrköping3 changes
VL3 VL+Malartag2123 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken12 Östgötatrafiken10:19 Västerås
2h17
12:36 Norrköping2 changes
Malartag2123 Mälartåg10:34 Västerås Central Station
1h48
12:22 Norrköping Central Station0 changesdirect
Malartag2123 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken12 Östgötatrafiken10:34 Västerås Central Station
2h02
12:36 Norrköping1 change
Malartag2127 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken2 Östgötatrafiken+VL21 VL10:44 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
3h04
13:48 Norrköping2 changes
VL3 VL+Malartag2127 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken3 Östgötatrafiken · 11 Östgötatrafiken11:02 Västerås Barometergatan
3h02
14:04 Norrköping, Utställningsvägen 12, 603 36 Norrköping3 changes
Malartag2127 Mälartåg11:34 Västerås Central Station
1h48
13:22 Norrköping Central Station0 changesdirect
Malartag2131 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken2 Östgötatrafiken+VL21 VL11:44 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
3h04
14:48 Norrköping2 changes
VL3 VL+Malartag2131 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken21 Östgötatrafiken · 11 Östgötatrafiken12:02 Västerås Barometergatan
3h15
15:17 Norrköping, Utställningsvägen 12, 603 36 Norrköping3 changes
Malartag2131 Mälartåg12:34 Västerås Central Station
1h48
14:22 Norrköping Central Station0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Västerås to Norrköping

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Trains from Västerås to Norrköping run on average 58 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.

There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 116 km distance in 1h 48m.

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
116 km
Average train duration
2h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
58
Direct trains
11
Fastest train
1h 48m
First train
0:02
Last train
23:58
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Wed
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, SJ from Västerås to Norrköping trainsMalartag, SJ trains will get you between Västerås and Norrköping 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
1h 48m
Cheapest Malartag Price
£21
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
2h 50m
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

Complete guide to Norrköping

Things to do in Norrköping

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

  • Must visit

Norrköpings stadsmuseum

City museum in former factory buildings, presenting Norrköping’s industrial story, local history and changing exhibitions.

  • Must visit

Arbetets museum

Museum of Work in the iconic Strykjärnet building, exploring work, everyday life and society through accessible exhibitions.

  • Recommended

Konstmuseet

Contemporary art museum with rotating exhibitions in the old boiler house, combining modern art with industrial architecture.

Swedish krona (kr)

Moderate for Sweden: dining and hotels cost more than many EU cities, but local buses and casual meals are manageable for tourists.

Average meal costs

Budget
100-140 kr for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
180-320 kr per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
700+ kr per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
35-50 kr for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

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

FAQs: Västerås to Norrköping train

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Västerås to Norrköping can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £13, while the average price tends to be around £20.
The train journey from Västerås to Norrköping covers a distance of 116 km and takes approximately 1h 48m. Trains run 58 per day.
The train distance from Västerås to Norrköping is 116 km.
The first train from Västerås to Norrköping leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Västerås to Norrköping departs at 23:58.
Trains from Västerås to Norrköping run approximately 58 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Västerås to Norrköping.
Yes, there is a direct train between Västerås and Norrköping. The service operates 11 times per day, provided by Malartag.
To get from Västerås to Norrköping, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Västerås to Norrköping.
The train station in Västerås that goes to Norrköping is Västerås Central Station, and it arrives at Norrköping Central Station.
The cheapest way to get from Västerås to Norrköping is by train, costing approximately £13.
Booking trains from Västerås to Norrköping 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 Norrköping offers scenic views, taking passengers through picturesque Swedish landscapes, including lush forests, charming countryside, and glimpses of serene lakes, providing a pleasant visual experience.
Yes, a day trip from Västerås to Norrköping is feasible with a journey duration of 1h 48m and a distance of 116 km. Trains run 51 times per day.
In Norrköping, visitors can explore the Norrköping City Museum to delve into local history and culture, enjoy a scenic walk along the Motala Ström river, and attend performances at the Louis De Geer Concert & Congress Hall. The Knäppingsborg district offers unique shops and cafés, while the Holmens Bruk Paper Mill provides a glimpse into the area's rich history. Key sights include the Norrköping Industrial Landscape, the interactive Visualization Center C, Kolmården Wildlife Park, the Norrköping Art Museum, and the picturesque Carl Johan Park.
Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore Norrköping, allowing time to visit its main attractions such as the Industrial Landscape, museums, and nearby natural areas.
Yes, you can take the train from Västerås to Norrköping.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Västerås and Norrköping

Most Västerås to Norrköping trains use the Västerås Centralstation to Norrköping Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Norrköping, Norr Tull. Use this guide to compare Västerås and Norrköping 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 Norrköping

Which Västerås station do trains to Norrköping leave from?

Trains from Västerås to Norrköping 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.

Västerås, Centrum Stora GatanVästerås C, Södra Ringvägen, 722 12 Västerås, SwedenWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Västerås, Centrum Stora Gatan from Västerås city centre

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Västerås, Centrum Stora Gatan train station facilities and services

Västerås, Centrum Stora Gatan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are near the main entrance.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Västerås, Centrum Stora Gatan.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Västerås, Centrum Stora Gatan: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Västerås, Centrum Stora Gatan: Wheelchair-accessible entrances and facilities.

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