The cheapest and fastest trains from Skövde to Västerås
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
58
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Skövde to Västerås is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Skövde to Västerås will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 58 trains that leave Skövde for Västerås on Thu, Apr 02, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct trains cover the 206 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest trains will take 2 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
164 SJ7:09 AM2h37Skövde Centralstation9:46 AMVästerås Central Station$181One-way0 transfers
3420 Västtrafik+
162 SJ6:08 AM2h38Skövde Centralstation8:46 AMVästerås Central Station$241One-way1 transfer
3426 Västtrafik+
166 SJ8:14 AM2h32Skövde Centralstation10:46 AMVästerås Central Station$241One-way1 transfer
2 Västtrafik+
164 SJ+
21 VL6:34 AM3h41Käpplunda vårdcentrum10:15 AMVästerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)$281One-way2 transfers
2 Västtrafik+
164 SJ+
21 VL6:34 AM3h43Käpplunda vårdcentrum10:17 AMVästerås, Åkesta$281One-way2 transfers
3426 Västtrafik+
166 SJ8:14 AM2h32Skövde Centralstation10:46 AMVästerås Central Station$241One-way1 transfer
184 SJ5:12 PM2h34Skövde Centralstation7:46 PMVästerås Central Station$331One-way0 transfers
182 SJ4:12 PM2h35Skövde Centralstation6:47 PMVästerås Central Station$331One-way0 transfers
170 SJ10:12 AM2h35Skövde Centralstation12:47 PMVästerås Central Station$711One-way0 transfers
164 SJ7:09 AM2h37Skövde Centralstation9:46 AMVästerås Central Station$181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Skövde to Västerås
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Skövde to Västerås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $30.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Skövde to Västerås train times
The table below shows live departures for Skövde to Västerås trains for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 Västtrafik+ 182 SJ+ 21 VL | 1:49 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h27 | 5:16 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 182 SJ+ 21 VL | 1:49 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h31 | 5:20 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
182 SJ | 2:12 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h35 | 4:47 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
440 X 2000+ 2156 Mälartåg | 2:36 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h50 | 5:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2 Västtrafik+ 184 SJ+ 21 VL | 2:49 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h27 | 6:16 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 184 SJ+ 21 VL | 2:49 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h31 | 6:20 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
184 SJ | 3:12 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h34 | 5:46 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 Västtrafik+ 186 SJ+ 21 VL | 3:34 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4h12 | 7:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 186 SJ+ 21 VL | 3:34 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4h15 | 7:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
442 X 2000+ 2160 Mälartåg | 3:38 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h48 | 6:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2 Västtrafik+ 444 X 2000+ 2164 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 3:49 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 5h00 | 8:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 3 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 444 X 2000+ 2164 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 3:49 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4h57 | 8:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
186 SJ | 4:09 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h37 | 6:46 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
444 X 2000+ 2164 Mälartåg | 4:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h53 | 7:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2 Västtrafik+ 446 X 2000+ 2168 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 4:49 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4h57 | 9:46 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 446 X 2000+ 2168 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 4:49 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 5h00 | 9:49 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 3 transfers | |
446 X 2000+ 2168 Mälartåg | 5:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h53 | 8:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
448 X 2000+ 2172 Mälartåg | 6:38 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h48 | 9:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
192 SJ | 7:12 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h21 | 9:33 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 Västtrafik+ 2052 VR Snabbtåg+ 590 SJ 3000+ 8593 Mälartåg | 7:20 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 9h25 | 4:45 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 5 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik · 3420 Västtrafik+ 162 SJ+ 21 VL | 3:21 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h54 | 7:15 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik · 3420 Västtrafik+ 162 SJ+ 21 VL | 3:21 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h51 | 7:12 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 3 transfers | |
3420 Västtrafik+ 162 SJ | 4:08 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h38 | 6:46 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
420 X 2000+ 2116 Mälartåg | 4:28 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h58 | 7:26 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2 Västtrafik+ 164 SJ+ 21 VL | 4:34 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h41 | 8:15 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 164 SJ+ 21 VL | 4:34 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h43 | 8:17 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 2 transfers | |
164 SJ | 5:09 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h37 | 7:46 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
422 X 2000+ 2120 Mälartåg | 5:38 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h48 | 8:26 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2 Västtrafik · 3426 Västtrafik+ 166 SJ+ 21 VL | 5:49 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h28 | 9:17 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 3 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik · 3426 Västtrafik+ 166 SJ+ 21 VL | 5:49 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 3h26 | 9:15 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 424 X 2000+ 2124 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 6:04 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4h11 | 10:15 AM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 424 X 2000+ 2124 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 6:04 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4h13 | 10:17 AM Västerås, Åkesta | 3 transfers | |
3426 Västtrafik+ 166 SJ | 6:14 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h32 | 8:46 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
424 X 2000+ 2124 Mälartåg | 6:37 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h49 | 9:26 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
426 X 2000+ 2128 Mälartåg | 7:36 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h50 | 10:26 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
170 SJ | 8:12 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h35 | 10:47 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
428 X 2000+ 2132 Mälartåg | 8:33 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h53 | 11:26 AM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2 Västtrafik+ 430 X 2000+ 2136 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 8:49 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4h08 | 12:57 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 430 X 2000+ 2136 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 8:49 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4h17 | 1:06 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 3 transfers | |
172 SJ | 9:09 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h37 | 11:46 AM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
430 X 2000+ 2136 Mälartåg | 9:33 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h53 | 12:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2 Västtrafik+ 432 X 2000+ 2140 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 9:49 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4h17 | 2:06 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 3 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 432 X 2000+ 2140 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 9:49 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4h08 | 1:57 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
174 SJ | 10:09 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h37 | 12:46 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
432 X 2000+ 2140 Mälartåg | 10:33 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h53 | 1:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2 Västtrafik+ 434 X 2000+ 2144 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 10:49 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4h17 | 3:06 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 3 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 434 X 2000+ 2144 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 10:49 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4h08 | 2:57 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
434 X 2000+ 2144 Mälartåg | 11:38 AM Skövde Centralstation | 2h48 | 2:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2 Västtrafik+ 436 X 2000+ 2148 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 11:49 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4h07 | 3:56 PM Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik+ 436 X 2000+ 2148 Mälartåg+ 21 VL | 11:49 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 4h17 | 4:06 PM Västerås, Åkesta | 3 transfers | |
178 SJ | 12:09 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h37 | 2:46 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
436 X 2000+ 2148 Mälartåg | 12:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h53 | 3:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
180 SJ | 1:06 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h41 | 3:47 PM Västerås Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
438 X 2000+ 2152 Mälartåg | 1:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 2h53 | 4:26 PM Västerås Central Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Skövde to Västerås
Trains from Skövde to Västerås run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:18, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 128 miles (206 km) distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 128 miles (206 km) |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 3:18 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Train companies: SJ, Malartag, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Skövde to Västerås trainsSJ, Malartag, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Skövde and Västerås from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Skövde to Västerås
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Skövde to Västerås by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Västerås, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Skövde to Västerås
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station.
- Restaurang Sällskapet
- Restaurang Glädje
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- Scandic Billingen
- Clarion Collection Hotel Majoren
- Quality Hotel Prisma
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance trains
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available 24/7 with access from Södra Ringvägen
- Frank Bistro
- Restaurang Varda
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- 5 SEK
- Elite Stadshotellet Västerås
- Best Western Hotel Esplanade
- Clarion Collection Hotel Etage
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Stockholm and other destinations
- Hall 2: waiting area and lockers
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Mälarbanan railway
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