What is the travel distance from Karlstad to Västerås?

The distance between the two cities is 109 miles (175 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Karlstad to Västerås?

The majority of buses traveling from Karlstad to Västerås start their journey at Drottninggatan and wind up at Västerås Resecentrum. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Västerås?

Once in Västerås, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Vallby Open Air Museum, Tidö Castle, Engsö Castle, Västerås Castle and Djäkneberget.

Bus Karlstad to Västerås from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Karlstad to Västerås on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Drottninggatan	2h 45m	5:45pm	Västerås Resecentrum	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Drottninggatan	2h 50m	7:40pm	Västerås Resecentrum	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Karlstad Busstation	2h 50m	7:40pm	Västerås Resecentrum	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Karlstad Busstation	2h 55m	10:10pm	Västerås Resecentrum	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Karlstad Busstation	3h	2:55am	Västerås Resecentrum	No tags

Get from Karlstad to Västerås

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

2h 55mAverage Duration

109 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Karlstad and Västerås?

Stops in Karlstad

A
Drottninggatan
Drottninggatan 43, 652 25 Karlstad, Sweden
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Stops in Västerås

A
Västerås Resecentrum
Södra Ringvägen 3, 722 12 Västerås, Sweden
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B
Västeras Motel OK-Macken
Västeras,, Sweden

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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Karlstad to Västerås by bus

What is the travel distance from Karlstad to Västerås?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Karlstad to Västerås?
What are the best sights and things to do in Västerås?

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The cheapest trip from Karlstad to Västerås was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Karlstad to Västerås, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $36 for a bus ticket from Karlstad to Västerås based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-29.