Gothenburg to Alingsås train with Västtrafik

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Alingsås

Showing times and prices for 21 Dec

Cheapest price

£4

Average price

£5

Fastest journey

29 m

Average duration

33 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

42 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Alingsås is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Gothenburg to Alingsås will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Gothenburg for Alingsås every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .

The slowest trains will take 35 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.

SJ
06:290h35
Gothenburg
07:04Alingsås
£41One-way
0 changes
SJ
13:020h29
Gothenburg
13:31Alingsås
£51One-way
0 changes
SJ
16:290h37
Gothenburg
17:06Alingsås
£51One-way
0 changes
SJ
12:290h34
Gothenburg
13:03Alingsås
£61One-way
0 changes
SJ
08:020h31
Gothenburg
08:33Alingsås
£61One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Gothenburg to Alingsås

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Alingsås 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 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £4.

Distance: 42 km

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£6

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Cheapest

£7

Average Price

1h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 24m

Average total duration

54m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Live departures

Gothenburg to Alingsås train times

The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Alingsås trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 04:26
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
sj164 SJ04:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h36
05:12 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3524 Västtrafik05:23 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
06:03 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
sj166 SJ05:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h35
06:11 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3528 Västtrafik06:23 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
07:03 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
sj168 SJ06:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h36
07:12 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3532 Västtrafik07:23 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
08:03 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
sj170 SJ07:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h36
08:12 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3534 Västtrafik07:53 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
08:33 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3536 Västtrafik08:23 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
09:03 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
sj172 SJ08:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h36
09:12 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3538 Västtrafik08:53 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
09:33 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3442 Västtrafik09:10 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h29
09:39 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3540 Västtrafik09:23 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
10:03 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
sj174 SJ09:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h36
10:12 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3542 Västtrafik09:53 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
10:33 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3312 Västtrafik10:13 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h31
10:44 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3544 Västtrafik10:23 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
11:03 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
sj176 SJ10:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h36
11:12 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3546 Västtrafik10:53 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
11:33 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3450 Västtrafik11:05 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h31
11:36 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3548 Västtrafik11:23 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
12:03 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
sj178 SJ11:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h36
12:12 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3550 Västtrafik11:53 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
12:33 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3552 Västtrafik12:23 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
13:03 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
sj180 SJ12:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h36
13:12 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3554 Västtrafik12:53 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
13:33 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3556 Västtrafik13:23 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
14:03 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
sj182 SJ13:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h36
14:12 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3558 Västtrafik13:53 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
14:33 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3560 Västtrafik14:23 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
15:03 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
sj184 SJ14:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h36
15:12 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3562 Västtrafik14:53 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
15:33 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3466 Västtrafik15:10 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h32
15:42 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3564 Västtrafik15:23 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
16:03 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
sj186 SJ15:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h36
16:12 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3566 Västtrafik15:53 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
16:33 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3568 Västtrafik16:23 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
17:03 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
sj188 SJ16:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h36
17:12 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3570 Västtrafik16:53 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
17:33 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3572 Västtrafik17:23 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
18:03 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3474 Västtrafik17:37 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h33
18:10 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3574 Västtrafik17:53 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
18:33 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3576 Västtrafik18:23 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
19:03 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3478 Västtrafik18:37 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h33
19:10 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3578 Västtrafik18:53 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
19:33 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3580 Västtrafik19:23 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
20:03 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3482 Västtrafik19:37 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h35
20:12 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3582 Västtrafik19:53 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
20:33 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3584 Västtrafik20:23 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
21:03 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3486 Västtrafik20:37 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h35
21:12 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3586 Västtrafik20:53 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
21:33 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3588 Västtrafik21:23 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
22:03 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3490 Västtrafik21:37 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h35
22:12 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3590 Västtrafik21:53 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
22:33 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3592 Västtrafik22:23 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
23:03 Alingsås station0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3594 Västtrafik22:53 Gothenburg Centralstation
0h40
23:33 Alingsås station0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Alingsås

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Trains from Gothenburg to Alingsås run on average 67 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.

There are 36 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 34m.

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
42 km
Average train duration
32m
Cheapest ticket price
£4
Trains per day
67
Direct trains
36
Fastest train
34m
First train
00:03
Last train
23:58
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: Västtrafik, SJ from Gothenburg to Alingsås trainsVästtrafik, SJ trains will get you between Gothenburg and Alingsås from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Västtrafik

About
Västtrafik is a public transport provider in Sweden, offering a wide range of services to its customers. It operates a network of trains, buses, trams and ferries, with services running from early morning to late at night. The trains come in a variety of types, including regional, express and night trains. Regional trains are the most common, providing frequent stops and connecting smaller towns and cities. Express trains are faster, with fewer stops, while night trains offer overnight journeys. Västtrafik offers a range of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power outlets and a café car. The most popular routes for Västtrafik are between Gothenburg and Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, and Gothenburg and Oslo. These routes offer frequent services and provide a convenient way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
34m
Cheapest Price
£6
Västtrafik frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and beverages available for purchase on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservation available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require ticket
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
29m
Cheapest Price
£4
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

FAQs: Gothenburg to Alingsås train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Alingsås 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 Alingsås, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
To fully enjoy Alingsås and its charming cafes, historic sites, and scenic nature walks, spending two to three days is ideal.
Yes, a day trip from Gothenburg to Alingsås is feasible. The journey takes 34m and covers a distance of 42 km. With 67 trains per day, you have ample options for travel.
The train journey from Gothenburg to Alingsås offers scenic views of the Swedish countryside, characterised by lush forests, picturesque lakes, and charming rural landscapes, making it a pleasant and visually appealing trip.
The train distance from Gothenburg to Alingsås is 42 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between Gothenburg and Alingsås. The service operates 36 times per day, provided by Västtrafik, SJ.
Booking trains from Gothenburg to Alingsås in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Gothenburg to Alingsås can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £6.
To get from Gothenburg to Alingsås, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Gothenburg to Alingsås covers a distance of 42 km and takes approximately 34m. Trains run 67 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Alingsås is by train, costing approximately £4.
The first train from Gothenburg to Alingsås leaves at 0:03.
The last train from Gothenburg to Alingsås departs at 23:58.
The train station in Gothenburg that goes to Alingsås is Gothenburg Centralstation, and it arrives at Alingsås station.
Trains from Gothenburg to Alingsås run approximately 67 times per day.
There is no night train service from Gothenburg to Alingsås.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gothenburg to Alingsås.
Yes, you can take the train from Gothenburg to Alingsås.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Gothenburg and Alingsås

Gothenburg
Alingsås
The major train station for departures in Gothenburg is Göteborg Centralstation. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Göteborg Centralstation for your trip from Gothenburg to Alingsås.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
Lockers
Lockers
  • There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Espresso House
  • Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
  • Franks gatukök
  • Fruit & Berry
  • Happy M Kitchen
  • Le Croissant
  • Lilla London
  • Metropolitan
  • Mr. Shou
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Royal
  • Hotel Pigalle
  • ProfilHotels | Opera
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Opposite the taxi station.
Public transport options for Göteborg Centralstation
  • Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13
  • Bus lines: 60327, 61327, Flygbussarna
  • Train lines: 029, FLX, MTRX, SJ Regionaltåg, SJ SJ3000, SJ X2000, Tågab, Västtågen, Öresundståg
Göteborg Domkyrkan
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Göteborg Grönsakstorget
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