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Journey Information
There are 10 intercity buses per day from Västerås to Gothenburg. Traveling by bus from Västerås to Gothenburg usually takes around 10 hours and 46 minutes, but the fastest VY Bus4You bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 210 mi (338 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $38.96 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Västerås to Gothenburg?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Västerås to Gothenburg that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 5 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 5 | 10h 46m | $65.19 |
| VY Bus4You | 6 | 10h 48m | $88.76 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 5 trips from Västerås to Gothenburg, and usually makes the trip in about 10 hours and 46 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Book VY Bus4You from Västerås to Gothenburg from $67. There are 6 VY Bus4You schedules from Västerås to Gothenburg and you can expect on average to pay for a VY Bus4You ticket to Gothenburg. In Västerås, VY Bus4You departs to Gothenburg from Resecentrum and no other station. In Gothenburg, VY Bus4You arrives at Nils Ericson Terminalen and no other station.
An average trip on VY Bus4You from Västerås to Gothenburg takes 10 hours and 48 minutes , while the fastest available VY Bus4You trip will get you to Gothenburg in 8 hours and 25 minutes .
On weekends, VY Bus4You offers 6 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Gothenburg.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 10 hours and 46 minutes to cover the 338 kilometers from Västerås to Gothenburg. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Västerås to Gothenburg at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Västerås to Gothenburg, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 10 scheduled buses that travel from Västerås to Gothenburg every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Västerås to Gothenburg; ticket prices start at $79.79.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Västerås?
Main departure station: Södra Ringvägen 3
Västerås has two bus stations with service to Gothenburg.
All bus stations in Västerås:
Södra Ringvägen 3
Resecentrum
Where does the bus arrive in Gothenburg?
Main arrival station: Nils Ericson Terminalen
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Gothenburg.
Bus stations in Gothenburg:
Nils Ericson Terminalen
Korsvägen 2
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