How to get to Västerås from Bålsta

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Compare train and coach for Bålsta to Västerås

Omio recommends booking the coach 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

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£5

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£6

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£10

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 48m

Average total duration

1h 18m

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30m

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59m

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29m

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39m

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The cheapest way to travel from Bålsta to Västerås is a coach with an average price of £5.

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

A coach is £0.76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bålsta to Västerås costing on average £6.

The fastest way to travel from Bålsta to Västerås is by train with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Västerås take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bålsta and Västerås including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £5 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £5. The journey takes 1h 18m versus 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Bålsta to Västerås

How to get to Västerås from Bålsta by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Bålsta to Västerås is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • UL803 UL · 874 UL
    8:171h27
    Bålsta station
    9:44Västerås Central Station
    £31One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • UL803 UL · 874 UL
    8:171h27
    Bålsta station
    9:44Västerås Central Station
    £31One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • SJ165 SJ
    8:410h29
    Bålsta station
    9:10Västerås Central Station
    £71One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • SJ113 SJ
    8:110h30
    Bålsta station
    8:41Västerås Central Station
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • SJ115 SJ
    9:110h30
    Bålsta station
    9:41Västerås Central Station
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • SJ167 SJ
    9:410h29
    Bålsta station
    10:10Västerås Central Station
    £71One-way
    0 changes
  • UL803 UL · 874 UL+VL21 VL
    8:171h50
    Bålsta station
    10:07Västerås
    £61One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Bålsta to Västerås

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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bålsta and Västerås including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Bålsta to Västerås is a coach with an average price of £5.

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

A coach is £0.76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bålsta to Västerås costing on average £6.

The fastest way to travel from Bålsta to Västerås is by train with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Västerås take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 48m.

The Bålsta to Västerås distance is approximately 55 km.
The average frequency per day from Bålsta to Västerås is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 10 coaches per day.

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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bålsta to Västerås:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bålsta station and arrive in Västerås Central Station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bålsta, Gransäterskolan and arrive in Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bålsta to Västerås, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with vy, SJ to go to Västerås by train.
  • Travel with UL to go to Västerås by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bålsta to Västerås:
  • 18 direct trains per day with vy, SJ.
Omio customers who travel from Bålsta to Västerås often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Uppsala, Stockholm-Arlanda, Gothenburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Västerås and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Bålsta to Västerås, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Västerås, you can enjoy a variety of activities and sights. Visit Kokpunkten Actionbad for thrilling water slides, explore maritime history at the Västerås Historical Shipyard, or engage in zip-lining at Västerås Adventure Park. Experience cultural events at the Västerås Concert Hall or join Västerås City Walks for guided tours. Don't miss the historic Västerås Cathedral, the Vallby Open Air Museum, and the ancient Anundshög burial mound. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the Västerås Art Museum, while Djäkneberget Park offers scenic views and relaxation.
Two to three days in Västerås are typically sufficient to explore its historical sites, enjoy local cuisine, and visit nearby attractions such as Lake Mälaren and Anundshög.

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