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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Gothenburg to Västerås. Traveling by train from Gothenburg to Västerås usually takes around 6 hours and 50 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 210 mi (338 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 50m |
| Lowest price | £63.79 |
| Most frequent service | FlixTrain |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Gothenburg to Västerås?
FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Gothenburg to Västerås. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixTrain | 1 | 6h 50m | £63.79 |
Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles. FlixTrain operates 1 daily trips to Västerås from Gothenburg. The train usually departs from Göteborg Central in Gothenburg and arrives at Södra Ringvägen 3 in Västerås after about 6 hours and 50 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Gothenburg and Västerås is approximately 210 miles, or 338 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 50 minutes,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Gothenburg to Västerås tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Gothenburg at 09:00 and arrives in Västerås around 6 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Västerås to Gothenburg.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Gothenburg?
Main departure station: Göteborg Central
There is one train station in Gothenburg.
All train stations in Gothenburg:
Göteborg Central
Where is the train station in Västerås?
Main arrival station: Södra Ringvägen 3
Västerås has one train station.
Train stations in Västerås:
Södra Ringvägen 3
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