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Transport

Bikes

Having access to a bike makes local travelling much easier in both cities. A network of bicycle paths runs through them, usually away from cars and heavy traffic, often enabling you to reach your destination very quickly. Ask one of the "fadders" at the student union for help to check the local newspapers, VLT in Västerås and Eskilstuna Kuriren and Folket in Eskilstuna for ads on bikes for sale.

Car rental

Renting a car can be a good way of getting to know the country, especially if you can share the cost with some friends. Check out for care rental "biluthyrning" on the yellow pages in the phone book for contact information.

Taxis

Taxis in Sweden are considered fairly expensive. They all work with taximeters. Some taxi companies in Eskilstuna and Västerås have special deals for students provided that you show the Swedish student card "studentkortet" or an international student ID card. Make sure you inform the taxi company that you are a student when you order a taxi.

Public transportation

Public transportation in Eskilstuna and Västerås is operated by Länstrafiket i Sörmland and Västmanland Lokal Trafik.
They both offer different options for bus travel.

Train

You have discount on trains, provided that you show the Swedish student card "studentkortet". If you plan to travel a lot by train, look for discounts for numerous travels.