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Västerås to Gothenburg Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Västerås to Gothenburg. Traveling by train from Västerås to Gothenburg usually takes 3 hours and 10 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 210 mi (338 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 10m |
| Lowest price | DKK 377.09 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | FlixTrain |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Västerås to Gothenburg?
FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Västerås to Gothenburg. 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 | 3h 10m | DKK 377.09 |
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 Gothenburg from Västerås. The train usually departs from Resecentrum in Västerås and arrives at Göteborg Central in Gothenburg after about 3 hours and 10 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Västerås to Gothenburg
The distance between Västerås and Gothenburg is approximately 210 miles, or 338 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 10 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.
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Västerås to Gothenburg. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Västerås at 5:00pm and arrives in Gothenburg around 3 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Gothenburg with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Gothenburg to Västerås.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Västerås?
Main departure station: Resecentrum
There is one train station in Västerås.
All train stations in Västerås:
Resecentrum
Where is the train station in Gothenburg?
Main arrival station: Göteborg Central
Gothenburg has one train station.
All train stations in Gothenburg:
Göteborg Central
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