There are 4 ways to get from Västerås to Hofors by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Västerås Centralstation to Fagersta, Centralstationtrain 8058 / ...
- Take the train from Fagersta, Centralstation to Storvik stationtrain 8100 / ...
3h 54mkr 286–450Drive 124.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Västerås to Hoforscar 124.2 km
1h 40mkr 221–318Bus
- Take the bus from Kopparlunden to Sala tågstationbus 569
- Take the bus from Avesta Krylbo station to Storvik stationbus 68104 / ...
5h 14mkr 305–488Line 2160 train, train
- Take the train from Västerås Centralstation to Sala tågstationtrain
- Take the train from Sala tågstation to Borlänge Centralstationtrain 48 / ...
- Take the train from Borlänge Centralstation to Hofors stationtrain
5h 7mkr 310–489
Västerås to Hofors by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Västerås to Hofors is to drive which costs 220 kr - 320 kr and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Västerås to Hofors is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs 220 kr - 320 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Västerås to Hofors. However, there are services departing from Kopparlunden and arriving at Hofors centrum via Sala tågstation, Avesta Krylbo station and Storvik Centralvägen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Västerås station to Hofors station. However, there are services departing from Västerås Centralstation and arriving at Storvik station via Fagersta, Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Västerås and Hofors is 186 km. The road distance is 124.2 km.
The best way to get from Västerås to Hofors without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs 280 kr - 450 kr.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Västerås to Hofors, including transfers.
Västerås to Hofors bus services, operated by VL, depart from Kopparlunden station.
Västerås to Hofors train services, operated by Tåg i Bergslagen, depart from Västerås Centralstation.
The best way to get from Västerås to Hofors is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs 280 kr - 450 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 300 kr - 490 kr and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Västerås, Sweden and Hofors, Sweden?
You can take a train from Västerås Centralstation to Hofors centrum via Fagersta, Centralstation, Storvik station, and Storvik Centralvägen in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kopparlunden to Hofors centrum via Sala tågstation, Avesta Krylbo station, Storvik station, and Storvik Centralvägen in around 5h 14m.
- Phone
- 021 48 18 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tåg i Bergslagen
Train from Västerås Centralstation to Fagersta, Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 120–200
- Schedules at
- Tåg i Bergslagen
Train from Fagersta, Centralstation to Storvik station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 140–220
- Schedules at
- Tåg i Bergslagen
Train from Sala tågstation to Borlänge Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 150–230
- Schedules at
- Tåg i Bergslagen
Train from Borlänge Centralstation to Hofors station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 90–140
- Schedules at
- Tåg i Bergslagen
- Phone
- 0771-22 44 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mälartåg
Train from Västerås Centralstation to Sala tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 65–100
- Website
- Mälartåg
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Sala tågstation to Borlänge Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 150–240
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- 0771-22 40 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- vl.se
Bus from Kopparlunden to Sala tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 120–220
- Website
- https://www.vl.se/
- Phone
- 021 48 18 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tåg i Bergslagen
Bus from Avesta Krylbo station to Storvik station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- kr 110–160
- Schedules at
- Tåg i Bergslagen
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More Questions & Answers
Västerås to Hofors bus services, operated by VL, arrive at Sala tågstation.
Västerås to Hofors train services, operated by Tåg i Bergslagen, arrive at Fagersta, Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Västerås to Hofors is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Västerås to Hofors.
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