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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Bålsta 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 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m 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 Västerås to Bålsta, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Västerås to Bålsta:
A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Västerås to Bålsta costing on average £6.
Other travel options to Bålsta take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 54m.
The journey is about 9m faster (29m by train vs 38m by car) and roughly £5 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 Bålsta from Västerås by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Västerås to Bålsta 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 Bålsta are Stockholm, Uppsala, Enköping, Västerås and Sundbyberg. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bålsta 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.
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.
Västerås is a lakeside city on Lake Mälaren known for Swedish engineering and a strong industrial past. Its compact centre, cathedral and waterfront give it a modern feel, with Anundshög nearby adding a link to ancient Sweden.
Sundbyberg is a small city in the Stockholm urban area, known for its lively centre and Art Nouveau buildings. Its cafés, local shops and waterside parks give it a relaxed, residential character.
Travel to Bålsta 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 Västerås to Bålsta.
This is compared to other travel options from Västerås to Bålsta:
A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Västerås to Bålsta costing on average £6.
Other travel options to Bålsta take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 54m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Västerås and Bålsta as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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