
Eko Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£20
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£46
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
3 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
4 h 1 m
Trains on 19 Sept
79
Distance
368 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Södertälje is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Södertälje will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 79 trains from Gothenburg to Södertälje, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 368 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 8 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.
62072 VR · 2072 VR+
965 Mälartåg
62072 VR · 2072 VR+
758 SL · 41 SL
440 SJ
446 SJ
440 SJ+
17 Västtrafik+
48 SL+
42 Västtrafik
62038 VR · 2038 VR+
638 SJ
436 SJ
440 SJ
446 SJ
62024 VR · 2024 VR+
4127 MälartågOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Södertälje among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £33, while a flight costs an average of £142.
Distance: 368 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£33 Average Price Cheapest | £142 Average Price | £49 Average Price | £68 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Södertälje:
A train is £15 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Gothenburg to Södertälje costing on average £49.
A train is £109 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Södertälje costing on average £142.
Other travel options to Södertälje take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
Coach takes on average 6h 0m.
The journey is about 53m faster (3h 40m by train vs 4h 33m by car) and roughly £35 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£33 vs £68). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Södertälje trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
426 SJ+ 4128 Mälartåg | 8:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h35 | 11:46 Södertälje Syd | 1 change | |
426 SJ+ 48 SL+ 4128 Mälartåg | 8:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h54 | 12:05 Södertälje centrum | 2 changes | |
2008 VR+ 41 SL | 8:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h08 | 12:32 Södertälje centrum | 1 change | |
2008 VR+ 933 Mälartåg | 8:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h52 | 12:16 Södertälje Syd | 1 change | |
170 SJ+ 41 SL | 8:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h33 | 15:02 Södertälje centrum | 1 change | |
170 SJ+ 940 Mälartåg | 8:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h14 | 13:43 Södertälje Syd | 1 change | |
428 SJ+ 6 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik+ 48 SL | 8:30 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4h58 | 13:28 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 4 changes | |
172 SJ+ 42 Västtrafik+ 4132 Mälartåg+ 48 SL | 8:46 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5h43 | 14:29 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 5 changes | |
428 SJ | 9:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h09 | 12:20 Södertälje Syd | 0 changesdirect | |
428 SJ+ 802 Sörmlandstrafiken | 9:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h39 | 12:50 Södertälje | 1 change | |
428 SJ+ 754 SL | 9:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h41 | 12:52 Södertälje centrum | 1 change | |
172 SJ+ 4132 Mälartåg+ 802 Sörmlandstrafiken | 9:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h40 | 14:09 Södertälje | 2 changes | |
172 SJ+ 48 SL+ 4132 Mälartåg | 9:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h36 | 14:05 Södertälje centrum | 2 changes | |
2032 VR+ 2 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik+ 758 SL | 9:46 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5h14 | 15:00 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 4 changes | |
174 SJ+ 42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+ 48 SL | 9:46 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 6h43 | 16:29 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 5 changes | |
2032 VR+ 941 Mälartåg | 10:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h52 | 14:16 Södertälje Syd | 1 change | |
2032 VR+ 41 SL | 10:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h08 | 14:32 Södertälje centrum | 1 change | |
432 SJ+ 42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+ 802 Sörmlandstrafiken | 10:26 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4h49 | 15:15 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 4 changes | |
174 SJ+ 950 Mälartåg | 10:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h14 | 15:43 Södertälje Syd | 1 change | |
174 SJ+ 950 Mälartåg+ 48 SL | 10:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h36 | 16:05 Södertälje centrum | 2 changes | |
174 SJ+ 41 SL | 10:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h33 | 17:02 Södertälje centrum | 1 change | |
174 SJ+ 950 Mälartåg+ 777 SL | 10:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h37 | 16:06 Södertälje | 2 changes | |
432 SJ | 11:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h09 | 14:20 Södertälje Syd | 0 changesdirect | |
432 SJ+ 802 Sörmlandstrafiken | 11:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h41 | 14:52 Södertälje centrum | 1 change | |
432 SJ+ 802 Sörmlandstrafiken | 11:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h38 | 14:49 Södertälje | 1 change | |
434 SJ · 634 SJ+ 6 Västtrafik+ 758 SL | 11:26 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5h03 | 16:29 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 5 changes | |
3446 Västtrafik · 3334 Västtrafik+ 314 Länstrafiken Örebro+ 515 VL | 11:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 16h09 | 3:39 Södertälje centrum | 8 changes | |
178 SJ+ 42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+ 138 Mälartåg | 11:46 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5h43 | 17:29 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 5 changes | |
2036 VR+ 42 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik+ 41 SL | 11:46 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5h13 | 16:59 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 4 changes | |
434 SJ · 634 SJ | 12:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h25 | 15:36 Södertälje Syd | 1 change | |
434 SJ · 634 SJ+ 777 SL | 12:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h55 | 16:06 Södertälje | 2 changes | |
434 SJ · 634 SJ+ 48 SL | 12:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h54 | 16:05 Södertälje centrum | 2 changes | |
2036 VR+ 41 SL | 12:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h08 | 16:32 Södertälje centrum | 1 change | |
2036 VR+ 136 Mälartåg | 12:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h34 | 15:58 Södertälje Syd | 1 change | |
2036 VR+ 777 SL+ 136 Mälartåg | 12:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h57 | 16:21 Södertälje | 2 changes | |
436 SJ+ 6 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik+ 788 SL | 12:26 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4h48 | 17:14 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 4 changes | |
178 SJ+ 48 SL+ 138 Mälartåg | 12:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h36 | 17:05 Södertälje centrum | 2 changes | |
178 SJ+ 777 SL+ 138 Mälartåg | 12:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h40 | 17:09 Södertälje | 2 changes | |
178 SJ+ 138 Mälartåg | 12:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h11 | 16:40 Södertälje Syd | 1 change | |
180 SJ+ 42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+ 140 Mälartåg | 12:46 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5h56 | 18:42 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 5 changes | |
436 SJ | 13:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h09 | 16:20 Södertälje Syd | 0 changesdirect | |
436 SJ+ 777 SL | 13:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h40 | 16:51 Södertälje | 1 change | |
436 SJ+ 788 SL | 13:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h36 | 16:47 Södertälje centrum | 1 change | |
180 SJ+ 48 SL+ 140 Mälartåg | 13:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h37 | 18:06 Södertälje centrum | 2 changes | |
180 SJ+ 140 Mälartåg+ 777 SL | 13:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h37 | 18:06 Södertälje | 2 changes | |
182 SJ · 672 SJ+ 6 Västtrafik+ 758 SL | 13:46 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5h55 | 19:41 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 5 changes | |
440 SJ+ 42 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik+ 48 SL | 14:23 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4h48 | 19:11 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 4 changes | |
182 SJ · 672 SJ | 14:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h20 | 18:49 Södertälje Syd | 1 change | |
182 SJ · 672 SJ+ 777 SL | 14:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h37 | 19:06 Södertälje | 2 changes | |
2042 VR+ 42 Västtrafik+ 758 SL · 41 SL | 14:42 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5h59 | 20:41 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 4 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik+ 184 SJ+ 48 SL | 14:42 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5h44 | 20:26 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 5 changes | |
440 SJ | 15:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h10 | 18:21 Södertälje Syd | 0 changesdirect | |
440 SJ+ 48 SL | 15:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h39 | 18:50 Södertälje centrum | 1 change | |
440 SJ+ 802 Sörmlandstrafiken | 15:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h36 | 18:47 Södertälje | 1 change | |
2042 VR+ 41 SL | 15:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h53 | 20:17 Södertälje centrum | 1 change | |
42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+ 442 SJ+ 758 SL | 15:27 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5h56 | 21:23 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 4 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+ 442 SJ+ 144 Mälartåg | 15:27 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4h59 | 20:26 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 5 changes | |
184 SJ+ 48 SL+ 144 Mälartåg | 15:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h36 | 20:05 Södertälje centrum | 2 changes | |
184 SJ+ 144 Mälartåg | 15:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h17 | 19:46 Södertälje Syd | 1 change | |
184 SJ+ 144 Mälartåg+ 777 SL | 15:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h37 | 20:06 Södertälje | 2 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik+ 186 SJ+ 48 SL | 15:43 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 6h38 | 22:21 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 5 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik+ 186 SJ+ 40 SL | 15:43 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 7h46 | 23:29 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 4 changes | |
442 SJ+ 41 SL | 16:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h51 | 21:02 Södertälje centrum | 1 change | |
442 SJ+ 777 SL+ 144 Mälartåg | 16:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h55 | 20:06 Södertälje | 2 changes | |
442 SJ+ 144 Mälartåg | 16:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h35 | 19:46 Södertälje Syd | 1 change | |
442 SJ+ 48 SL+ 144 Mälartåg | 16:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h54 | 20:05 Södertälje centrum | 2 changes | |
186 SJ+ 148 Mälartåg | 16:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h11 | 21:40 Södertälje Syd | 1 change | |
42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+ 2046 VR+ 41 SL | 16:43 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5h10 | 21:53 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 4 changes | |
3972 SJ · 192 SJ+ 500 Värmlandstrafik+ 804 UL | 17:14 Gothenburg Centralstation | 13h00 | 6:14 Södertälje Syd | 7 changes | |
2046 VR+ 977 Mälartåg | 17:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h52 | 21:16 Södertälje Syd | 1 change | |
42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+ 446 SJ+ 48 SL | 17:29 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4h52 | 22:21 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 4 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik+ 2050 VR+ 758 SL | 18:31 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5h28 | 23:59 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 4 changes | |
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Trains from Gothenburg to Södertälje run on average 51 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 368 km distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 368 km |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 51 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Discover the best of Södertälje — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Södertälje trip today.
Hands-on science centre with experiments and exhibitions for all ages, especially popular for families and curious young visitors.
Scania’s vehicle museum presenting historic trucks, buses, and engines, with insight into Swedish industrial development.
Local history museum covering Södertälje’s past through objects, photographs, and rotating displays in a central setting.
Historic open-air area with old buildings, gardens, and walking paths that give a strong sense of Södertälje’s past.
Central square framed by historic buildings, a practical starting point for exploring the old town and nearby shopping streets.
Waterside promenade and park area beside the canal, popular for walks, boat-watching, and relaxed views of the lock.
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.
A layered sandwich cake filled with prawns, eggs, mayonnaise and herbs. It is a classic celebratory dish commonly served at Swedish gatherings and cafés.
Swedish meatballs served with cream sauce, potatoes, lingonberries and pickled cucumber. It is one of Sweden’s best-known home-style dishes.
Popular casual restaurant known for Lebanese and Middle Eastern dishes in a lively, modern setting near central Södertälje.
Well-known waterside venue serving Swedish and international dishes with a relaxed dining room and marina views.
Established bakery café popular for Swedish pastries, breads, sandwiches and coffee in an easy-going local atmosphere.
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.
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.
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Södertälje Syd -> Södertälje centrum
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg 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.

Most Gothenburg to Södertälje trains use the Göteborg Centralstation to Södertälje Syd station pair, with some services arriving at Södertälje Centrum station. Use this guide to compare Gothenburg and Södertälje train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Göteborg Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Espresso House, Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill, Franks gatukök, Fruit & Berry, Happy M Kitchen, Le Croissant, Lilla London, Metropolitan, Mr. Shou, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are 6 ATM machines located in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30. Information desks are opposite the taxi station. .
Luggage storage is there are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Centralstation: All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Royal, Hotel Pigalle, ProfilHotels | Opera.
Göteborg Domkyrkan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and snack bars are present in the station.
Free wifi is available at the station. ATMs are aTMs are located in the main hall.
Ticket office support is available at Göteborg Domkyrkan.
Available at Göteborg Domkyrkan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Domkyrkan: Station is accessible for persons with reduced mobility.
Södertälje Syd is 3 km from Södertälje city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Södertälje, Café Syd
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Södertälje Syd. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Södertälje Syd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Södertälje Syd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Södertälje Syd: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Södertälje Syd: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Scandic Södertälje, Quality Hotel Park Södertälje City.
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 options include: Restaurant O'Learys Södertälje, Café Bellevue
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Södertälje Centrum station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Södertälje Centrum station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Södertälje Centrum station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Södertälje Centrum station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Södertälje Centrum station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Quality Hotel Park Södertälje City, Scandic Södertälje, Hotel Kringelstaden.
Södertälje hamn station is 2 km from Södertälje city centre. Public transport options include:
Södertälje hamn station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Södertälje hamn station.
Available at Södertälje hamn station: Parking, WC.
Available at Södertälje hamn station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Södertälje hamn station.
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