Train to Sälen

Travel to Sälen by train via Mora and continue by bus to the ski areas. Explore available routes and check train connections for your travel dates.

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Let your holiday begin on the train

Leave the car behind, sit back and enjoy the journey. With both Snälltåget and SJ, you can travel by train to the mountains and avoid driving on winter roads.

Departures in winter 2026/27

Snälltåget and SJ operate on different days of the week. Here you can find their travel periods and how to book.

Snälltåget – Saturdays

Snälltåget operates Saturday services to Mora between 19 December 2026 and 10 April 2027. The train departs from Malmö and usually travels via Lund, Stockholm and other Swedish stations. On selected dates, it takes a different route via Helsingborg, Halmstad and Gothenburg. Check which stations are served on your travel date.

See departures and book with Snälltåget

SJ – Sundays

SJ offers Sunday departures from Stockholm to Mora between 17 January and 4 April 2027. The train and connecting transfer to Sälen can be booked together directly through SJ.

See departures and book with SJ

Which ski areas do the transfer buses serve?

Connecting transfer buses from Mora serve Lindvallen, Högfjället, Tandådalen and Hundfjället. Stops vary slightly between Snälltåget and SJ, so choose the one that best matches your accommodation.

For your return journey, the transfer bus takes you back to Mora to connect with your train.

Travelling from outside Sweden

If your journey starts outside Sweden, you will need to connect with Snälltåget or SJ at a suitable Swedish station. International connections may need to be booked separately, and not every departure follows the same route. Check the complete journey before booking, including any time needed between connections.

When flying is easier

If train connections do not work well from your starting point, flying can be a much quicker way to reach Sälen. Scandinavian Mountains Airport is just 10–25 minutes from the ski areas, with direct winter flights from several European cities including London, Amsterdam, Groningen and Copenhagen.

Read more about flights to Sälen.

Bring your skis or hire equipment in Sälen

You can bring your own skis on the train, but baggage rules vary between operators. Check the conditions for your journey and book space for larger items in advance where required.

If you'd rather not bring your skis on the train, you can book ski hire in Sälen in advance. As a Bronze member of SkiStar Member, you get a discount on ski hire when booking online.

Food and drinks on board

If you travel with Snälltåget, you can enjoy food and drinks in its restaurant carriage, Krogen. Meals can be pre-ordered, and a table reservation is recommended if you plan to eat in the restaurant.

Travel to Sälen on other days

Want to travel on another day? You can also take other train services to Mora and continue to Sälen by public bus. The train and bus are booked separately, so check the connections for your travel date.

Plan your train journey with SJ and check buses between Mora and Sälen with Dalatrafik.

Have a few hours to spare?

Find practical information about arrival and departure, luggage storage and tips on what to do while you wait for your accommodation or journey home.