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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bålsta to Västerås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 55 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£6 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Bålsta to Västerås, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bålsta to Västerås:
A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bålsta to Västerås costing on average £6.
Other travel options to Västerås take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 50m.
The journey is about 10m faster (29m by train vs 39m by car) and roughly £4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£6 vs £10). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Västerås from Bålsta by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bålsta to Västerås is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Västerås are Stockholm, Uppsala, Örebro, Eskilstuna and Enköping. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Västerås on Omio.
Stockholm is Sweden’s island capital, known for elegant waterfronts, royal history and modern Scandinavian design. Gamla stan, major museums and nearby green spaces give it a calm yet lively feel.
Uppsala is a historic university city known for its cathedral and long academic traditions. Student life, the River Fyris and nearby Viking heritage give it a thoughtful, relaxed character.
Örebro is a central Swedish city known for its moated castle and relaxed riverside setting. A university presence, leafy parks and the historic Wadköping district give it an easy-going but lively character.
Eskilstuna is known for its metalworking heritage, with old industrial areas now shaping much of the city’s character. By the Eskilstunaån river, it combines a practical small-city feel with green spaces, museums and a well-known wildlife park.
Enköping is a small town by Lake Mälaren, known across Sweden for its parks and gardens. Its compact centre, historic churches and calm pace give it an easy, local character.
Travel to Västerås easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bålsta to Västerås.
This is compared to other travel options from Bålsta to Västerås:
A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bålsta to Västerås costing on average £6.
Other travel options to Västerås take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 50m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bålsta and Västerås as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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