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The cheapest and fastest trains from Uppsala to Sala
Showing times and prices for May 07
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
58 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Uppsala to Sala is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Uppsala to Sala will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Uppsala for Sala on Thu, May 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 49 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.
5:34 AM0h48Uppsala6:22 AMSala$51One-way0 transfers- 8:18 PM0h42Uppsala9:00 PMSala$51One-way0 transfers
- 6:39 AM0h49Uppsala7:28 AMSala$51One-way0 transfers
- 8:18 PM0h42Uppsala9:00 PMSala$51One-way0 transfers
- 5:34 AM0h48Uppsala6:22 AMSala$51One-way0 transfers
- 6:39 AM0h49Uppsala7:28 AMSala$51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Uppsala to Sala
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Uppsala to Sala among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
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$5 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Uppsala to Sala train times
The table below shows live departures for Uppsala to Sala trains for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 UL+8515 Mälartåg+ 60 VL | 7:08 AM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h10 | 9:18 AM Saladamm | 2 transfers | |
 12 SJ+402 VL | 7:16 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1h02 | 8:18 AM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 12 SJ | 7:16 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0h34 | 7:50 AM Sala tågstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12 SJ+66 VL | 7:16 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0h59 | 8:15 AM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 2 UL+8515 Mälartåg+60 VL | 7:19 AM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 1h59 | 9:18 AM Saladamm | 2 transfers | |
| 8515 Mälartåg | 7:39 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0h49 | 8:28 AM Sala tågstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8519 Mälartåg+401 VL | 8:39 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1h37 | 10:16 AM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 8519 Mälartåg | 8:39 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0h48 | 9:27 AM Sala tågstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8519 Mälartåg+401 VL | 8:39 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1h41 | 10:20 AM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 2 UL+42 SJ+60 VL | 9:58 AM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 1h20 | 11:18 AM Saladamm | 2 transfers | |
| 2 UL+18527 Mälartåg+60 VL | 10:23 AM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 1h55 | 12:18 PM Saladamm | 2 transfers | |
| 42 SJ+401 VL | 10:25 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0h51 | 11:16 AM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 42 SJ | 10:25 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0h34 | 10:59 AM Sala tågstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 42 SJ+401 VL | 10:25 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0h55 | 11:20 AM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 18527 Mälartåg+401 VL | 10:50 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1h30 | 12:20 PM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 18527 Mälartåg+401 VL | 10:50 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1h26 | 12:16 PM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 18527 Mälartåg | 10:50 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0h38 | 11:28 AM Sala tågstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2 UL+8535 Mälartåg+60 VL | 12:23 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 1h48 | 2:11 PM Saladamm | 2 transfers | |
| 18 SJ+401 VL | 12:24 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h52 | 1:16 PM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 18 SJ | 12:24 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h35 | 12:59 PM Sala tågstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 18 SJ+401 VL | 12:24 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h56 | 1:20 PM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 8535 Mälartåg | 12:50 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h37 | 1:27 PM Sala tågstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8535 Mälartåg+401 VL | 12:50 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1h30 | 2:20 PM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 8535 Mälartåg+401 VL | 12:50 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1h26 | 2:16 PM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 2 UL+18539 Mälartåg+60 VL | 1:11 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h04 | 3:15 PM Saladamm | 2 transfers | |
| 18539 Mälartåg | 1:39 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h41 | 2:20 PM Sala tågstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2 UL+8543 Mälartåg+60 VL | 2:19 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2h01 | 4:20 PM Saladamm | 2 transfers | |
| 20 SJ | 2:24 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h35 | 2:59 PM Sala tågstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 20 SJ+401 VL | 2:24 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h57 | 3:21 PM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 20 SJ+401 VL | 2:24 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1h01 | 3:25 PM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 8543 Mälartåg | 2:39 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h46 | 3:25 PM Sala tågstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8543 Mälartåg+402 VL | 2:39 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1h31 | 4:10 PM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 8543 Mälartåg+66 VL | 2:39 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1h33 | 4:12 PM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 8547 Mälartåg | 3:39 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h43 | 4:22 PM Sala tågstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8547 Mälartåg+402 VL | 3:39 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h59 | 4:38 PM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 22 SJ | 4:24 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h35 | 4:59 PM Sala tågstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 22 SJ+402 VL | 4:24 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h46 | 5:10 PM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 8551 Mälartåg+402 VL | 4:39 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1h02 | 5:41 PM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 8551 Mälartåg | 4:39 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h48 | 5:27 PM Sala tågstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 54 SJ+402 VL | 5:24 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h51 | 6:15 PM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 54 SJ | 5:24 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h38 | 6:02 PM Sala tågstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8555 Mälartåg | 5:40 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h42 | 6:22 PM Sala tågstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8555 Mälartåg+402 VL | 5:40 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h57 | 6:37 PM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 48 SJ+402 VL | 6:24 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h46 | 7:10 PM Sala | 1 transfer | |
| 48 SJ | 6:24 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h35 | 6:59 PM Sala tågstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8559 Mälartåg | 6:39 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h49 | 7:28 PM Sala tågstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26 SJ | 8:24 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h35 | 8:59 PM Sala tågstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2171 Mälartåg | 9:18 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0h42 | 10:00 PM Sala tågstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Uppsala to Sala
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Trains from Uppsala to Sala run on average 31 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:38, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (58 km) distance in 40m.
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 36 miles (58 km) |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 4:38 AM |
Last train 10:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
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: Malartag, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ), Mälartåg from Uppsala to Sala trainsMalartag, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ), Mälartåg trains will get you between Uppsala and Sala from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Malartag
About
Mälartåg is a Swedish train company from the Mälardalen region operating in the Stockholm, Sörmland, Uppsala, Västmanland, Örebro and Östergötland. Mälartåg's train fleet consists of double-deckers and smaller regional trains with a maximum speed of 200 km/h.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
40m
Cheapest Price
$4 (€3)
Malartag frequency
19 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 piece of larger luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by ÖBB
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and drinks, bistro service with snacks and beverages, at-seat service in First Class
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Second Class: Optional reservation for €3
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and boarding assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs need ticket (50% of regular fare). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
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 Duration
34m
Cheapest Price
$8 (€6)
SJ frequency
14 a day
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
Swedish Railways (SJ)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
34m
Cheapest Price
$31 (€25)
Swedish Railways (SJ) frequency
6 a day
Mälartåg
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
35m
Cheapest Price
$12 (€10)
Mälartåg frequency
10 a day
FAQs: Trains from Uppsala to Sala
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Uppsala to Sala 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 Sala, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Uppsala to Sala can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $4 (€3), while the average price is around $5 (€4).
The train from Uppsala to Sala takes 40m and runs 31 per day.
The first train from Uppsala to Sala leaves at 4:38 AM.
The distance by train from Uppsala to Sala is 36 miles (58 km).
The last train from Uppsala to Sala leaves at 10:08 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Uppsala to Sala.
Yes, there is a direct train from Uppsala to Sala. This service operates 14 times per day, provided by Malartag, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ), Mälartåg.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Uppsala to Sala.
The train station in Uppsala that goes to Sala is Uppsala Central Station, which connects to Sala tågstation.
The cheapest way to get from Uppsala to Sala is by train, with a cost of around $4 (€3).
The train journey from Uppsala to Sala offers a scenic view, featuring picturesque countryside landscapes, lush forests, and quaint Swedish towns that provide a pleasant visual experience.
Yes, a day trip from Uppsala to Sala is feasible. The journey takes 40m, and the distance is 36 miles (58 km). There are 29 trips per day by train.
To fully experience Sala, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal for exploring the local attractions and enjoying the town's ambiance.
Yes, you can take the train from Uppsala to Sala.
Since both Uppsala and Sala are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Sala include Västerås, Stockholm, Örebro, Eskilstuna, Stockholm-Arlanda.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Uppsala to Sala among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK) as its currency. It is generally better for travelers to use cards, as card payments are widely accepted across the country, including in most shops, restaurants, and public transportation. Cash is less commonly used but can be handy in smaller towns or for small purchases.
In Sala, travelers should be cautious of petty theft, especially in crowded areas and public transportation. Common scams include overcharging by taxi drivers and unofficial guides offering overpriced tours. It's advisable to use registered transportation services and stay vigilant with personal belongings to ensure safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Uppsala to Sala
Uppsala
Sala
The major train station for departures in Uppsala is Uppsala, Centralstation. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Uppsala, Centralstation for your trip from Uppsala to Sala.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
6Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Stationsgatan.
Dining
- Stationen
- Kitchen & Table Uppsala
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- SEK 10
Hotel
- Radisson Blu Hotel Uppsala
- Elite Hotel Academia
- Clarion Hotel Gillet
Lounge
- Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
- 1200 places, covered
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-6 for trains to Stockholm, Gävle, and regional destinations
Public transit options for Uppsala, Centralstation
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: East Coast Line
- Regional trains to Stockholm and Gävle
The major train station for arrivals in Sala is Sala tågstation. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sala tågstation for your journey to Sala from Uppsala.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
2Wifi
- Free
Parking
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- SEK 10
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional and intercity trains
Public transit options for Sala tågstation
- Bus: Several local lines available
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