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Journey Information
There are 18 intercity buses per day from Karlstad to Västerås. Traveling by bus from Karlstad to Västerås usually takes around 2 hours and 54 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 107 mi (173 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $13.84 |
| Trips per day | 18 |
| Most frequent service | VY Bus4You |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Karlstad to Västerås?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Karlstad to Västerås that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, VY Bus4You usually offers more choice, with 17 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 4 | 2h 47m | $16.69 |
| VY Bus4You | 17 | 2h 56m | $20.54 |
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 4 trips from Karlstad to Västerås, and usually makes the trip in about 2 hours and 47 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 Karlstad to Västerås from $19. There are 17 trips per day offered by VY Bus4You from Karlstad to Västerås and you can expect on average to pay for a VY Bus4You ticket to Västerås. In Karlstad, VY Bus4You departs to Västerås from Drottninggatan 43 and one other station. In Västerås, VY Bus4You arrives at Resecentrum .
An average trip on VY Bus4You from Karlstad to Västerås takes 2 hours and 56 minutes , while the fastest available VY Bus4You trip will get you to Västerås in 2 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, VY Bus4You offers 17 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Västerås.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 54 minutes to cover the 107 miles from Karlstad to Västerås. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 45 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Västerås. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Västerås, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Karlstad to Västerås, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Karlstad?
Main departure station: Drottninggatan 43
Karlstad has two bus stations with service to Västerås.
All bus stations in Karlstad:
Drottninggatan 43
Central station
Where does the bus arrive in Västerås?
Main arrival station: Resecentrum
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Västerås.
All bus stations in Västerås:
Resecentrum
Södra Ringvägen 3
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