The cheapest and fastest trains from Elmshorn to Södertälje
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
10 h 49 m
Average duration
11 h 48 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
777 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Elmshorn to Södertälje is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Elmshorn to Södertälje without transferring at least once.
11:11 PM13h45Elmshorn12:56 PMSödertäljeFind prices1 transfer
9:06 AM10h50Elmshorn7:56 PMSödertälje$1031One-way1 transfer
10:07 AM10h49Elmshorn8:56 PMSödertälje$1031One-way1 transfer
10:07 AM10h49Elmshorn8:56 PMSödertälje$1031One-way1 transfer
9:06 AM10h50Elmshorn7:56 PMSödertälje$1031One-way1 transfer
11:11 PM13h45Elmshorn12:56 PMSödertäljeFind prices1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Elmshorn to Södertälje
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Elmshorn to Södertälje among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $103. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $103, and a flight costs an average of $164.
Distance: 482 miles (777 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$103 Average price Cheapest | $164 Average price | $217 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 23m Average total duration 11h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Elmshorn to Södertälje:
A train is $61 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Elmshorn to Södertälje costing on average $164 (€134).
Other travel options to Södertälje take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 53m.
Tickets start at around $103 (€84) compared to roughly $217 (€177) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $114 (€93). The journey takes 11h 53m versus 11h 41m 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.
Live departures
Elmshorn to Södertälje train times
The table below shows live departures for Elmshorn to Södertälje trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:11 PM Elmshorn | 13h45 | 12:56 PM Södertälje | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Elmshorn to Södertälje
Trains from Elmshorn to Södertälje run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $103 (€84) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 16:40, the last at 21:53. The fastest train covers the 482 miles (777 km) distance in 10h 49m.
Distance 482 miles (777 km) |
Average train duration 11h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $103 (€84) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 10h 49m |
First train 4:40 PM |
Last train 9:53 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Elmshorn to Södertälje trainsNordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Elmshorn and Södertälje from $103 (€84). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Elmshorn to Södertälje
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elmshorn 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Elmshorn to Södertälje
Most Elmshorn to Södertälje trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Södertälje, Sydpoolen station pair, with some services arriving at Södertälje Centrum station. Use this guide to compare Elmshorn and Södertälje train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Södertälje Centrum station from Södertälje city centre
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.
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