The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Stockholm
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
81
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås to Stockholm will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 81 trains that leave Västerås for Stockholm every day 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 91 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 56 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.
188 SJ21:480h56Västerås Central Station22:44Stockholm Central Station£61One-way0 changes
184 SJ19:480h56Västerås Central Station20:44Stockholm Central Station£61One-way0 changes
106 SJ5:160h58Västerås Central Station6:14Stockholm Central Station£61One-way0 changes
130 SJ17:170h57Västerås Central Station18:14Stockholm Central Station£81One-way0 changes
162 SJ8:480h56Västerås Central Station9:44Stockholm Central Station£81One-way0 changes
180 SJ17:490h55Västerås Central Station18:44Stockholm Central Station£151One-way0 changes
170 SJ12:490h55Västerås Central Station13:44Stockholm Central Station£131One-way0 changes
182 SJ18:490h55Västerås Central Station19:44Stockholm Central Station£111One-way0 changes
158 SJ6:480h56Västerås Central Station7:44Stockholm Central Station£111One-way0 changes
164 SJ9:480h56Västerås Central Station10:44Stockholm Central Station£121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Västerås to Stockholm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 91 km
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1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Västerås to Stockholm train times
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Stockholm trains for today, Monday 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
114 SJ | 9:17 Västerås Central Station | 0h57 | 10:14 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
164 SJ | 9:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 10:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
166 SJ | 10:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 11:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
168 SJ | 11:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 12:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
170 SJ | 12:49 Västerås Central Station | 0h55 | 13:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
172 SJ | 13:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 14:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
174 SJ | 14:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 15:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
126 SJ | 15:17 Västerås Central Station | 0h57 | 16:14 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
176 SJ | 15:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 16:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
128 SJ | 16:11 Västerås Central Station | 1h03 | 17:14 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
178 SJ | 16:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 17:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
130 SJ | 17:17 Västerås Central Station | 0h57 | 18:14 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
180 SJ | 17:49 Västerås Central Station | 0h55 | 18:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
132 SJ | 18:17 Västerås Central Station | 0h57 | 19:14 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
182 SJ | 18:49 Västerås Central Station | 0h55 | 19:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
184 SJ | 19:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 20:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
186 SJ | 20:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 21:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
188 SJ | 21:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 22:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 2 June | |||||
156 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 5:09 Västerås, Åkesta | 2h03 | 7:12 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
21 VL+ 156 SJ+ 5 SL | 5:11 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h01 | 7:12 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
106 SJ | 5:16 Västerås Central Station | 0h58 | 6:14 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
21 VL+ 108 SJ+ 5 SL | 5:39 Västerås, Åkesta | 2h07 | 7:46 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
21 VL+ 108 SJ+ 5 SL | 5:41 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h05 | 7:46 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
156 SJ | 5:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 6:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
21 VL+ 100 SJ+ 5 SL | 6:07 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h03 | 8:10 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
21 VL+ 100 SJ+ 5 SL | 6:09 Västerås, Åkesta | 2h01 | 8:10 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
108 SJ | 6:14 Västerås Central Station | 1h00 | 7:14 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
21 VL+ 158 SJ+ 5 SL | 6:22 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h56 | 8:18 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
100 SJ | 6:36 Västerås Central Station | 1h02 | 7:38 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
21 VL+ 110 SJ+ 5 SL | 6:37 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h12 | 8:49 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
21 VL+ 110 SJ+ 5 SL | 6:39 Västerås, Åkesta | 2h10 | 8:49 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
158 SJ | 6:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 7:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
21 VL+ 102 SJ+ 5 SL | 6:53 Västerås, Åkesta | 2h13 | 9:06 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
21 VL+ 102 SJ+ 5 SL | 7:06 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h00 | 9:06 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
21 VL+ 160 SJ+ 5 SL | 7:08 Västerås, Åkesta | 2h08 | 9:16 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
110 SJ | 7:17 Västerås Central Station | 1h05 | 8:22 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
21 VL+ 160 SJ+ 5 SL | 7:21 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h55 | 9:16 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
102 SJ | 7:35 Västerås Central Station | 1h03 | 8:38 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
112 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 7:36 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h59 | 9:35 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
21 VL+ 112 SJ+ 5 SL | 7:38 Västerås, Åkesta | 1h57 | 9:35 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
160 SJ | 7:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 8:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
162 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 8:08 Västerås, Åkesta | 2h05 | 10:13 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
112 SJ | 8:17 Västerås Central Station | 0h57 | 9:14 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
21 VL+ 162 SJ+ 5 SL | 8:21 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h52 | 10:13 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
114 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 8:38 Västerås, Åkesta | 1h55 | 10:33 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
162 SJ | 8:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 9:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
21 VL+ 114 SJ+ 5 SL | 8:52 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h41 | 10:33 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
164 SJ+ 5 SL+ 21 VL | 9:09 Västerås, Åkesta | 2h04 | 11:13 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Västerås to Stockholm
Trains from Västerås to Stockholm run on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 91 km distance in 54m.
Distance 91 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
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FAQs: Västerås to Stockholm train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås to Stockholm 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 Stockholm, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Västerås and Stockholm
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available 24/7 with access from Södra Ringvägen
- Frank Bistro
- Restaurang Varda
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- 5 SEK
- Elite Stadshotellet Västerås
- Best Western Hotel Esplanade
- Clarion Collection Hotel Etage
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Stockholm and other destinations
- Hall 2: waiting area and lockers
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Mälarbanan railway
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- Luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
- Burger King
- Caffe Ritazza
- Blueberry Tunnelgången
- Espresso House
- Holy Monkey
- Icha Icha
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Sushi Yama
- O'Learys
- & many more
- Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
- Freys Hotel
- Nordic Light Hotel
- Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
- Metro lines: 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19
- Bus lines: 53, 54, 516, 812C, 813C, Flygbussarna
- Tram lines: 7
- Train lines: Dala Line, Northern Main Line, East Coast Line, SJ X2000, 40, 41, 42X, 43, 43X, 44, Arlanda Express, FLX
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