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The cheapest and fastest trains from Alvesta to Södertälje
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Sept
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£68
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£68
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
11 h 37 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
11 h 37 m
Trains on 20 Sept
1
Distance
313 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alvesta to Södertälje is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alvesta to Södertälje will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Fast trains
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 1 trains from Alvesta to Södertälje, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 313 km distance in an average of 11 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 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.
18:2611h37Alvesta6:03Södertälje£681One-way0 changes
- 18:2611h37Alvesta6:03Södertälje£681One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Alvesta to Södertälje
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alvesta to Södertälje among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £59, while a flight costs an average of £83.
Distance: 313 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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£59 Average Price Cheapest | £83 Average Price | £60 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Alvesta to Södertälje is a train with an average price of £59.
This is compared to other travel options from Alvesta to Södertälje:
A train is £24 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alvesta to Södertälje costing on average £83.
The fastest way to travel from Alvesta to Södertälje is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.
Other travel options to Södertälje take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 48m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Alvesta and Södertälje including taking a train and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.
The journey is about 1h 42m faster (2h 48m by train vs 4h 30m by car) and roughly £0.59 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£59 vs £60). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Swedish Railways (SJ), Snälltåget.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alvesta to Södertälje
SwedenSweden
Trains from Alvesta to Södertälje run on average 32 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 313 km distance in 2h 46m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 313 km |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:31 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 3 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ), Snälltåget from Alvesta to Södertälje trainsSJ, Swedish Railways (SJ), Snälltåget trains will get you between Alvesta and Södertälje from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SJ
About
SJ is a Swedish train company that offers a wide range of services to its passengers. It operates high-speed trains, regional trains, and night trains, all of which are comfortable and reliable. The high-speed trains, X2000, are the fastest way to travel between cities, while the regional trains, Pågatåg, are perfect for shorter trips. The night trains, SJ Nattåg, offer a comfortable way to travel overnight. SJ offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and SJ Prio tickets, which offer discounts for frequent travelers. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a café car. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SJ Duration
2h 46m
Cheapest SJ Price
£89
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, bistro car with snacks and drinks, at-seat service in 1st class
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for additional fee in 2nd class, included in 1st class ticket
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets free in carrier, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Snälltåget
About
Snälltåget is a Swedish train company that offers a range of services to its passengers. It operates a fleet of modern trains, including the X2000, which is the fastest train in Sweden, and the InterCity, which is a comfortable and reliable train. The company also offers a range of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes for Snälltåget are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Malmö and Gothenburg, and Stockholm and Malmö.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Snälltåget Duration
3h 10m
Cheapest Snälltåget Price
£36
Snälltåget frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to refund policy
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservation is mandatory and included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require paid ticket and must be leashed
Quiet zone
Swedish Railways (SJ)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Swedish Railways (SJ) Duration
2h 46m
Cheapest Swedish Railways (SJ) Price
£49
Swedish Railways (SJ) frequency
15 a day
Complete guide to Södertälje
Things to do in Södertälje
Discover the best of Södertälje — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Södertälje trip today.
- Recommended
Marcus Wallenberg-hallen
Scania’s vehicle museum presenting historic trucks, buses, and engines, with insight into Swedish industrial development.
Luna kulturhus konsthall
Local history museum covering Södertälje’s past through objects, photographs, and rotating displays in a central setting.
- Must visit
Torekällberget
Historic open-air area with old buildings, gardens, and walking paths that give a strong sense of Södertälje’s past.
- Recommended
Stortorget
Central square framed by historic buildings, a practical starting point for exploring the old town and nearby shopping streets.
- Recommended
Marenplan
Waterside promenade and park area beside the canal, popular for walks, boat-watching, and relaxed views of the lock.
- Vegetarian
Lussekatt
A fluffy Swedish saffron bun traditionally eaten in Advent and at Christmas. It is strongly associated with local fika culture across Södertälje and wider Sweden.
Smörgåstårta
A layered sandwich cake filled with prawns, eggs, mayonnaise and herbs. It is a classic celebratory dish commonly served at Swedish gatherings and cafés.
Köttbullar med gräddsås
Swedish meatballs served with cream sauce, potatoes, lingonberries and pickled cucumber. It is one of Sweden’s best-known home-style dishes.
Köket Restaurant
Popular casual restaurant known for Lebanese and Middle Eastern dishes in a lively, modern setting near central Södertälje.
Restaurant Lotsudden
Well-known waterside venue serving Swedish and international dishes with a relaxed dining room and marina views.
Kringelgården
Established bakery café popular for Swedish pastries, breads, sandwiches and coffee in an easy-going local atmosphere.
Swedish krona (kr)
Moderate by Swedish standards. Hotels and dining cost more than in much of Europe, but local transport and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- 90-140 kr for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- 180-320 kr per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- 700 kr+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- 35-50 kr for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxis may be rounded up; cafés usually do not require tips.
SL-Reseplanerare och biljetter
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- SEK 43
- Day pass
- SEK 180
To the city centre
Södertälje Syd -> Södertälje centrum
- Distance
- 6 km
- Travel time
- 20 min
- Contactless Visa, Mastercard and American Express work for pay-as-you-go travel on SL buses, trains, metro and other SL services.
- A single SL ticket is valid for 75 min with unlimited transfers. Buy in the SL app or tap a contactless card; cash is not accepted on board.
FAQs: Alvesta to Södertälje train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alvesta to Södertälje 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 Södertälje, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Alvesta to Södertälje can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £41, while the average price tends to be around £59.
The train journey from Alvesta to Södertälje covers a distance of 313 km and takes approximately 2h 46m. Trains run 32 per day.
The train distance from Alvesta to Södertälje is 313 km.
The first train from Alvesta to Södertälje leaves at 0:03.
The last train from Alvesta to Södertälje departs at 23:31.
Trains from Alvesta to Södertälje run approximately 32 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Alvesta to Södertälje.
Yes, there is a direct train between Alvesta and Södertälje. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Swedish Railways (SJ), Snälltåget.
To get from Alvesta to Södertälje, you can choose from several travel options including train and flight.
There is no night train service from Alvesta to Södertälje.
The train station in Alvesta that goes to Södertälje is Alvesta station, and it arrives at Södertälje Syd.
The cheapest way to get from Alvesta to Södertälje is by train, costing approximately £41.
Booking trains from Alvesta to Södertälje in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Alvesta to Södertälje offers scenic views of the Swedish countryside, featuring lush forests, picturesque lakes, and charming small towns along the route. This makes it a visually pleasing experience for travellers.
A day trip from Alvesta to Södertälje is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 46m. However, there are 27 trains per day. The distance is 313 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Alvesta to Södertälje.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Alvesta and Södertälje
Most Alvesta to Södertälje trains use the Alvesta tågstation to Södertälje Syd station pair, with some services arriving at Södertälje Centrum station. Use this guide to compare Alvesta and Södertälje train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Alvesta
Arrival train stations in Södertälje
Which Alvesta station do trains to Södertälje leave from?
Trains from Alvesta to Södertälje leave from Alvesta tågstation. The station is from Alvesta city centre at Stationsgatan 2, 342 30 Alvesta, Sweden.
Alvesta tågstationStationsgatan 2, 342 30 Alvesta, Sweden+46 771 75 75 75
City-centre transport
Getting to Alvesta tågstation from Alvesta city centre
TrainÖresundståg
BusLocal bus services available
Alvesta tågstation train station facilities and services
Alvesta tågstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurang & Café Stinsen, Pizzeria Alvesta
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Alvesta tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Alvesta tågstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Alvesta tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Alvesta tågstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Alvesta tågstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rådmannen, Hotell Varend.
Which Södertälje station do trains from Alvesta arrive at?
Trains from Alvesta to Södertälje most often arrive at Södertälje Syd. Some services arrive at Södertälje Centrum station, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Södertälje arrival station.
Södertälje SydSydgatan 1, 151 38 Södertälje, Sweden
City-centre transport
Getting to Södertälje Syd from Södertälje city centre
Södertälje Syd is 3 km from Södertälje city centre. Public transport options include:
Train48 · 7m · £0.90 · every ~3 min
Bus777 · 9m · £0.90 · every ~7 min
802 · 11m · £3
754, 788, 784x, 48h · 16m · £3 · every ~8 min
Södertälje Syd train station facilities and services
Södertälje Syd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Södertälje, Café Syd
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Södertälje Syd. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Södertälje Syd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Södertälje Syd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Södertälje Syd: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Södertälje Syd: Elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Scandic Södertälje, Quality Hotel Park Södertälje City.
Södertälje Centrum stationJärnagatan 6, 151 72 Södertälje, Sweden+46 771 75 75 75
City-centre transport
Getting to Södertälje Centrum station from Södertälje city centre
Bus748, 749, 751, 753, 758, 759, 783, 787, 787x, 797, 798, 978 · 4m · £3 · every ~37 min
Södertälje Centrum station train station facilities and services
Södertälje Centrum station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant O'Learys Södertälje, Café Bellevue
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Södertälje Centrum station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Södertälje Centrum station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Södertälje Centrum station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Södertälje Centrum station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Södertälje Centrum station: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Quality Hotel Park Södertälje City, Scandic Södertälje, Hotel Kringelstaden.
Södertälje hamn station151 38 Södertälje, Sweden
City-centre transport
Getting to Södertälje hamn station from Södertälje city centre
Södertälje hamn station is 2 km from Södertälje city centre. Public transport options include:
Train41, 40, 48 · 3m · £0.90 · every ~12 min
Bus754, 784x, 788, 48h, 40s · 8m · £0.90 · every ~8 min
Södertälje hamn station train station facilities and services
Södertälje hamn station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Södertälje hamn station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Södertälje hamn station: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Södertälje hamn station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Södertälje hamn station.
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