The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Sala
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
26 m
Average duration
27 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås to Sala is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås to Sala will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 25 trains that leave Västerås for Sala every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 28 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.
2148 Mälartåg17:360h26Västerås Central Station18:02Sala tågstation£51One-way0 changes
2116 Mälartåg9:360h35Västerås Central Station10:11Sala tågstation£51One-way0 changes
2108 Mälartåg7:360h35Västerås Central Station8:11Sala tågstation£51One-way0 changes
2120 Mälartåg10:360h35Västerås Central Station11:11Sala tågstation£51One-way0 changes
2156 Mälartåg19:260h28Västerås Central Station19:54Sala tågstation£51One-way0 changes
2148 Mälartåg17:360h26Västerås Central Station18:02Sala tågstation£51One-way0 changes
2100 Mälartåg5:270h27Västerås Central Station5:54Sala tågstation£51One-way0 changes
2164 Mälartåg21:260h27Västerås Central Station21:53Sala tågstation£51One-way0 changes
2160 Mälartåg20:260h27Västerås Central Station20:53Sala tågstation£51One-way0 changes
2156 Mälartåg19:260h28Västerås Central Station19:54Sala tågstation£51One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Västerås to Sala
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Sala among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 34 km
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58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Västerås to Sala train times
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Sala 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:26 Västerås | 0h27 | 18:53 Sala | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 17 July | |||||
2100 Mälartåg | 5:27 Västerås Central Station | 0h27 | 5:54 Sala tågstation | 0 changesdirect | |
2104 Mälartåg | 6:36 Västerås Central Station | 0h35 | 7:11 Sala tågstation | 0 changesdirect | |
2108 Mälartåg | 7:36 Västerås Central Station | 0h35 | 8:11 Sala tågstation | 0 changesdirect | |
2112 Mälartåg | 8:36 Västerås Central Station | 0h35 | 9:11 Sala tågstation | 0 changesdirect | |
2116 Mälartåg | 9:36 Västerås Central Station | 0h35 | 10:11 Sala tågstation | 0 changesdirect | |
2116 Mälartåg+ 401 VL | 9:36 Västerås Central Station | 1h40 | 11:16 Sala | 1 change | |
2116 Mälartåg+ 401 VL | 9:36 Västerås Central Station | 1h44 | 11:20 Sala | 1 change | |
2120 Mälartåg | 10:36 Västerås Central Station | 0h35 | 11:11 Sala tågstation | 0 changesdirect | |
2120 Mälartåg+ 401 VL | 10:36 Västerås Central Station | 1h40 | 12:16 Sala | 1 change | |
2120 Mälartåg+ 401 VL | 10:36 Västerås Central Station | 1h44 | 12:20 Sala | 1 change | |
2124 Mälartåg | 11:36 Västerås Central Station | 0h35 | 12:11 Sala tågstation | 0 changesdirect | |
2124 Mälartåg+ 401 VL | 11:36 Västerås Central Station | 1h40 | 13:16 Sala | 1 change | |
2124 Mälartåg+ 401 VL | 11:36 Västerås Central Station | 1h44 | 13:20 Sala | 1 change | |
2128 Mälartåg | 12:36 Västerås Central Station | 0h35 | 13:11 Sala tågstation | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Västerås to Sala
Trains from Västerås to Sala run on average 32 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 26m.
Distance 34 km |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 5:27 |
Last train 22:08 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
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FAQs: Västerås to Sala train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås to Sala 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 Sala, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Västerås and Sala
Most Västerås to Sala trains use the Västerås Centralstation to Sala tågstation station pair, with some services arriving at Sala, Gruvvägen. Use this guide to compare Västerås and Sala train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Västerås station do trains to Sala 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.
Getting to Västerås Gideonsbergsmotet from Västerås city centre
Which Sala station do trains from Västerås arrive at?
Getting to Sala tågstation from Sala city centre
Sala tågstation train station facilities and services
Sala 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 and drink options are available at Sala tågstation.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sala tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Sala tågstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sala tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sala tågstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sala tågstation: Ramps, restrooms.
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