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Tom Tits Experiment
Interactive science center and museum about Tom Tits experiments, ideal for families and one of Södertälje's best-known attractions.
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
235 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlstad to Södertälje is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlstad to Södertälje will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 49 trains that leave Karlstad for Södertälje on Thu, Aug 06, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 235 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 33 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.
634 SJ 3000
622 SJ 3000
634 SJ 3000+
48 Pendeltåg
622 SJ 3000+
777 SL
672 SJ
626 SJ 3000
622 SJ 3000
648 SJ 3000
634 SJ 3000
660 SJOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Södertälje among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, and a bus costs an average of $36.
Distance: 146 miles (235 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad to Södertälje:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlstad to Södertälje costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Södertälje take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
The journey is about 26m faster (2h 31m by train vs 2h 57m by car) and roughly $14 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($41 vs $56). 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 SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ).
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 Karlstad to Södertälje trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:36 PM Karlstad | 2h28 | 8:04 PM Södertälje | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:36 PM Karlstad | 2h28 | 9:04 PM Södertälje | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
622 SJ 3000+ 777 SL+ 501 Värmlandstrafik+ 758 SL | 5:58 AM Karlstad, Gustaf Frödings gata 8, 656 38 Karlstad | 4h01 | 9:59 AM Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 3 transfers | |
622 SJ 3000+ 7 Värmlandstrafik+ 777 SL · 758 SL | 6:03 AM Karlstad Zakrisdalsslingan | 3h56 | 9:59 AM Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 3 transfers | |
622 SJ 3000 | 6:39 AM Karlstad tågstation | 2h26 | 9:05 AM Södertälje Syd | 0 transfersDirect | |
622 SJ 3000+ 2024 VR Snabbtåg+ 41 Pendeltåg | 6:39 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h23 | 11:02 AM Södertälje centrum | 2 transfers | |
622 SJ 3000+ 777 SL | 6:39 AM Karlstad tågstation | 2h44 | 9:23 AM Södertälje | 1 transfer | |
622 SJ 3000+ 41 Pendeltåg+ 2024 VR Snabbtåg | 6:39 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h53 | 10:32 AM Södertälje centrum | 2 transfers | |
622 SJ 3000+ 41 Pendeltåg+ 2024 VR Snabbtåg | 6:39 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h08 | 10:47 AM Södertälje centrum | 2 transfers | |
626 SJ 3000+ 777 SL+ 10 Värmlandstrafik | 7:31 AM Karlstad | 3h57 | 11:28 AM Södertälje | 2 transfers | |
626 SJ 3000+ 7 Värmlandstrafik+ 777 SL · 758 SL | 7:32 AM Karlstad Zakrisdalsslingan | 4h28 | 12:00 PM Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 3 transfers | |
626 SJ 3000+ 777 SL · 758 SL+ 2 Värmlandstrafik | 7:43 AM Karlstad, Gustaf Frödings gata 8, 656 38 Karlstad | 4h17 | 12:00 PM Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 3 transfers | |
626 SJ 3000 | 8:32 AM Karlstad tågstation | 2h24 | 10:56 AM Södertälje Syd | 0 transfersDirect | |
626 SJ 3000+ 231 Mälartåg+ 41 Pendeltåg | 8:32 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h15 | 12:47 PM Södertälje centrum | 2 transfers | |
626 SJ 3000+ 777 SL | 8:32 AM Karlstad tågstation | 2h56 | 11:28 AM Södertälje | 1 transfer | |
626 SJ 3000+ 231 Mälartåg+ 41 Pendeltåg | 8:32 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h45 | 1:17 PM Södertälje centrum | 2 transfers | |
626 SJ 3000+ 231 Mälartåg+ 41 Pendeltåg | 8:32 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h30 | 1:02 PM Södertälje centrum | 2 transfers | |
660 SJ+ 2 Värmlandstrafik+ 777 SL · 758 SL | 9:26 AM Karlstad, Gustaf Frödings gata 8, 656 38 Karlstad | 4h35 | 2:01 PM Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 3 transfers | |
660 SJ+ 10 Värmlandstrafik+ 777 SL | 9:32 AM Karlstad | 3h56 | 1:28 PM Södertälje | 2 transfers | |
660 SJ+ 7 Värmlandstrafik+ 758 SL · 777 SL | 9:33 AM Karlstad Zakrisdalsslingan | 4h28 | 2:01 PM Södertälje, Scaniarinken | 3 transfers | |
660 SJ | 10:26 AM Karlstad tågstation | 2h33 | 12:59 PM Södertälje Syd | 0 transfersDirect | |
660 SJ+ 777 SL | 10:26 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h02 | 1:28 PM Södertälje | 1 transfer | |
660 SJ+ 2032 VR Snabbtåg+ 41 Pendeltåg | 10:26 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h06 | 2:32 PM Södertälje centrum | 2 transfers | |
660 SJ+ 2032 VR Snabbtåg+ 41 Pendeltåg | 10:26 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h21 | 2:47 PM Södertälje centrum | 2 transfers | |
660 SJ+ 41 Pendeltåg+ 2032 VR Snabbtåg | 10:26 AM Karlstad tågstation | 4h36 | 3:02 PM Södertälje centrum | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Karlstad to Södertälje run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 146 miles (235 km) distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 146 miles (235 km) |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:44 PM |
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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.
Interactive science center and museum about Tom Tits experiments, ideal for families and one of Södertälje's best-known attractions.
Open-air museum with historic buildings and local history exhibits, showing how people in the Södertälje area lived and worked.
Art hall in the city center presenting contemporary exhibitions and local cultural programming in an accessible municipal venue.
Historic open-air museum park with lanes, gardens, farm animals, and viewpoints; one of the city's most enjoyable walking areas.
Central square framed by shops and civic buildings, useful as a meeting point and a good place to feel everyday city life.
Main pedestrian shopping street through central Södertälje, lined with stores and easy access to major urban sights.
Södertäljekringla is a local pretzel-shaped sweet bread from Södertälje, traditionally linked to the city’s bakeries and often enjoyed with coffee.
Kanelbulle is Sweden’s classic cinnamon bun, widely eaten in Södertälje during fika and valued as an everyday local coffee companion.
Semla is a cardamom bun filled with almond paste and whipped cream, especially traditional before Lent and common in local cafés.
Popular bakery and café known for bread, pastries, fika, and light lunches. A good place to try local coffee culture.
Well-known waterfront restaurant in Torekällberget area serving Swedish classics and seasonal dishes in a historic setting.
Established restaurant and wine bar with a more refined atmosphere, serving European dishes and a strong drinks selection.
Moderate for Sweden: hotels and dining cost more than much of Europe, but local transit is reasonable and budget food is easy to find.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or adding 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxis can 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 Karlstad 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 Karlstad to Södertälje trains use the Karlstad tågstation to Södertälje Syd station pair, with some services arriving at Södertälje Centrum station. Use this guide to compare Karlstad and Södertälje train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Karlstad 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 options include: Restaurant Frost, Br. Olssons Elektriska
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Karlstad tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Karlstad tågstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlstad tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlstad tågstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlstad tågstation: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Drott, Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Scandic Karlstad City.
Karlstad, Mariebergsskogen is 1 km from Karlstad city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlstad, Mariebergsskogen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe available inside the station.
Wi-Fi is available at Karlstad, Mariebergsskogen. ATMs are available at Karlstad, Mariebergsskogen.
Ticket office support is available at Karlstad, Mariebergsskogen.
Available at Karlstad, Mariebergsskogen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlstad, Mariebergsskogen: Wheelchair accessible platforms.
Karlstad, Busstation has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlstad, Busstation.
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, Centrum västra has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several restaurants available inside and around the station.
Free WiFi available inside the station. ATMs are aTM machines available inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Södertälje, Centrum västra.
Available at Södertälje, Centrum västra: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Södertälje, Centrum västra: The station has facilities for disabled access.
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