The average train between Västerås and Ystad takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Västerås to Ystad. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Västerås and Ystad. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Västerås is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Ystad at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Norrköping Centralstation and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Västerås to Ystad? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Västerås to Ystad. However, there are services departing from Västerås station and arriving at Ystad station via Norrköping Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Västerås to Ystad train services, operated by Mälartåg, depart from Västerås Centralstation.
Västerås to Ystad train services, operated by Mälartåg, arrive at Ystad Station.
Book your Västerås to Ystad train tickets online with Mälartåg, Swedish Railways (SJ) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Västerås and Ystad is 493.2 km. The road distance is 655 km.
You can take a train from Västerås Centralstation to Ystad Station via Norrköping Centralstation and Malmö, Centralstation in around 6h 49m.