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Tom Tits Experiment
Hands-on science centre with experiments and exhibitions for all ages, especially popular for families and curious young visitors.
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
2 h
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
2 h 18 m
Trains on 12 Sept
16
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås to Södertälje is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås to Södertälje will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
To travel from Västerås to Södertälje you need to make at least one change.
12115 Mälartåg · 928 Mälartåg
12119 Mälartåg · 4128 Mälartåg
21 VL+
164 SJ+
41 SL · 758 SL
164 SJ+
758 SL+
21 VL+
41 SL
164 SJ+
41 SL · 758 SL+
3 VL
114 SJ+
929 Mälartåg
12119 Mälartåg · 4128 Mälartåg
12115 Mälartåg · 928 Mälartåg
164 SJ+
231 Mälartåg
164 SJ+
41 SL · 758 SL+
3 VLOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Södertälje among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 77 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Västerås to Södertälje:
A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Västerås to Södertälje costing on average £11.
Other travel options to Södertälje take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 32m.
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £6. The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Södertälje trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8511 Mälartåg · 924 Mälartåg | 8:04 Västerås Central Station | 1h40 | 9:44 Södertälje Syd | 1 change | |
162 SJ+ 41 SL · 758 SL+ 21 VL | 8:08 Västerås, Åkesta | 3h17 | 11:25 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 3 changes | |
112 SJ · 263 SJ | 8:17 Västerås Central Station | 1h43 | 10:00 Södertälje Syd | 1 change | |
162 SJ+ 41 SL · 758 SL+ 3 VL | 8:17 Västerås Barometergatan | 3h08 | 11:25 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 3 changes | |
162 SJ+ 41 SL+ 21 VL+ 758 SL | 8:21 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3h04 | 11:25 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 3 changes | |
8515 Mälartåg · 928 Mälartåg+ 758 SL+ 21 VL | 8:23 Västerås, Åkesta | 3h02 | 11:25 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 4 changes | |
8515 Mälartåg · 928 Mälartåg+ 48 SL+ 3 VL | 8:32 Västerås Barometergatan | 2h53 | 11:25 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 4 changes | |
8515 Mälartåg · 928 Mälartåg+ 758 SL · 48 SL | 8:37 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h48 | 11:25 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 4 changes | |
114 SJ+ 758 SL · 41 SL+ 21 VL | 8:38 Västerås, Åkesta | 3h20 | 11:58 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 3 changes | |
114 SJ+ 41 SL+ 21 VL+ 758 SL | 8:52 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 3h06 | 11:58 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 3 changes | |
114 SJ+ 41 SL · 758 SL+ 3 VL | 8:52 Västerås Barometergatan | 3h06 | 11:58 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 3 changes | |
8515 Mälartåg · 928 Mälartåg | 9:05 Västerås Central Station | 1h39 | 10:44 Södertälje Syd | 1 change | |
114 SJ+ 229 Mälartåg | 9:17 Västerås Central Station | 1h41 | 10:58 Södertälje Syd | 1 change | |
164 SJ+ 758 SL · 41 SL+ 3 VL | 9:22 Västerås Barometergatan | 3h06 | 12:28 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 3 changes | |
8519 Mälartåg · 932 Mälartåg+ 3 VL+ 758 SL | 9:32 Västerås Barometergatan | 2h56 | 12:28 Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 4 changes | |
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Trains from Västerås to Södertälje run on average 112 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 77 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 77 km |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 112 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
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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 Västerås 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 Västerås to Södertälje trains use the Västerås Centralstation to Södertälje Syd station pair, with some services arriving at Södertälje Centrum station. Use this guide to compare Västerås and Södertälje train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Västerås Centralstation 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: Frank Bistro, Restaurang Varda
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Västerås Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Västerås Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Västerås Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Elite Stadshotellet Västerås, Best Western Hotel Esplanade, Clarion Collection Hotel Etage.
Västerås, Gesällgatan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast food available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are available at the station entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Västerås, Gesällgatan.
Available at Västerås, Gesällgatan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Västerås, Gesällgatan: Wheelchair accessible with assistance available.
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, Sydpoolen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Södertälje, Sydpoolen. ATMs are available at Södertälje, Sydpoolen.
Ticket office support is available at Södertälje, Sydpoolen.
Available at Södertälje, Sydpoolen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Södertälje, Sydpoolen: Lift and ramp access available.
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