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Alingsås museum
Town museum covering Alingsås history, industry and everyday life in a central historic building.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
34 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
35 m
Trains on 17 Sept
43
Distance
42 km
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 £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 43 trains from Gothenburg to Alingsås, including 16 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 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.
170 SJ
3536 Västtrafik
2 Västtrafik · 3556 Västtrafik
3556 Västtrafik
2 Västtrafik · 3558 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik
3446 Västtrafik
172 SJ
170 SJ
174 SJ
178 SJOmio 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 42 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£7 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Alingsås:
A coach is £0.38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Alingsås costing on average £7.
Other travel options to Alingsås take longer:
Coach takes on average 49m.
The journey is about 3m faster (34m by train vs 37m by car) and roughly £0.76 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£7 vs £7). 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 Västtrafik, 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 Gothenburg to Alingsås trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 Västtrafik+ 170 SJ | 8:07 Gothenburg | 0h57 | 9:04 Alingsås station | 1 change | |
3532 Västtrafik | 8:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h41 | 8:57 Alingsås station | 0 changesdirect | |
6 Västtrafik · 3534 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik | 8:19 Gothenburg | 1h21 | 9:40 Alingsås station | 2 changes | |
170 SJ | 8:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h35 | 9:04 Alingsås station | 0 changesdirect | |
3534 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik | 8:39 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h01 | 9:40 Alingsås station | 1 change | |
6 Västtrafik · 3536 Västtrafik | 8:55 Gothenburg | 1h02 | 9:57 Alingsås station | 1 change | |
3536 Västtrafik | 9:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h41 | 9:57 Alingsås station | 0 changesdirect | |
9 Västtrafik · 3538 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik | 9:19 Gothenburg | 1h21 | 10:40 Alingsås station | 2 changes | |
172 SJ | 9:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h35 | 10:04 Alingsås station | 0 changesdirect | |
3538 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik | 9:39 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h01 | 10:40 Alingsås station | 1 change | |
2 Västtrafik · 3540 Västtrafik | 9:55 Gothenburg | 1h02 | 10:57 Alingsås station | 1 change | |
3540 Västtrafik | 10:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h41 | 10:57 Alingsås station | 0 changesdirect | |
9 Västtrafik · 3542 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik | 10:19 Gothenburg | 1h21 | 11:40 Alingsås station | 2 changes | |
174 SJ | 10:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h35 | 11:04 Alingsås station | 0 changesdirect | |
3542 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik | 10:39 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h01 | 11:40 Alingsås station | 1 change | |
2 Västtrafik · 3544 Västtrafik | 10:55 Gothenburg | 1h02 | 11:57 Alingsås station | 1 change | |
9 Västtrafik · 3446 Västtrafik | 11:09 Gothenburg | 0h55 | 12:04 Alingsås station | 1 change | |
2 Västtrafik · 3546 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik | 11:15 Gothenburg | 1h25 | 12:40 Alingsås station | 2 changes | |
3544 Västtrafik | 11:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h41 | 11:57 Alingsås station | 0 changesdirect | |
3446 Västtrafik | 11:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h34 | 12:04 Alingsås station | 0 changesdirect | |
3546 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik | 11:39 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h01 | 12:40 Alingsås station | 1 change | |
2 Västtrafik · 3548 Västtrafik | 11:55 Gothenburg | 1h02 | 12:57 Alingsås station | 1 change | |
2 Västtrafik · 3550 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik | 12:15 Gothenburg | 1h25 | 13:40 Alingsås station | 2 changes | |
3548 Västtrafik | 12:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h41 | 12:57 Alingsås station | 0 changesdirect | |
178 SJ | 12:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h35 | 13:04 Alingsås station | 0 changesdirect | |
3550 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik | 12:39 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h01 | 13:40 Alingsås station | 1 change | |
2 Västtrafik · 3552 Västtrafik | 12:55 Gothenburg | 1h02 | 13:57 Alingsås station | 1 change | |
2 Västtrafik · 3554 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik | 13:15 Gothenburg | 1h25 | 14:40 Alingsås station | 2 changes | |
3552 Västtrafik | 13:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h41 | 13:57 Alingsås station | 0 changesdirect | |
180 SJ | 13:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h35 | 14:04 Alingsås station | 0 changesdirect | |
3554 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik | 13:39 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h01 | 14:40 Alingsås station | 1 change | |
2 Västtrafik · 3556 Västtrafik | 13:55 Gothenburg | 1h02 | 14:57 Alingsås station | 1 change | |
2 Västtrafik+ 182 SJ | 14:06 Gothenburg | 0h58 | 15:04 Alingsås station | 1 change | |
3556 Västtrafik | 14:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h41 | 14:57 Alingsås station | 0 changesdirect | |
2 Västtrafik · 3558 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik | 14:16 Gothenburg | 1h24 | 15:40 Alingsås station | 2 changes | |
182 SJ | 14:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h35 | 15:04 Alingsås station | 0 changesdirect | |
3558 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik | 14:39 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h01 | 15:40 Alingsås station | 1 change | |
2 Västtrafik · 3560 Västtrafik | 14:56 Gothenburg | 1h01 | 15:57 Alingsås station | 1 change | |
2 Västtrafik+ 184 SJ | 15:06 Gothenburg | 0h58 | 16:04 Alingsås station | 1 change | |
6 Västtrafik · 3562 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik | 15:15 Gothenburg | 1h25 | 16:40 Alingsås station | 2 changes | |
3560 Västtrafik | 15:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h41 | 15:57 Alingsås station | 0 changesdirect | |
184 SJ | 15:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h35 | 16:04 Alingsås station | 0 changesdirect | |
3562 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik | 15:39 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h01 | 16:40 Alingsås station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Gothenburg to Alingsås run on average 64 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 34 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 35m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 64 |
Direct trains 34 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:57 |
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Discover the best of Alingsås — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Alingsås trip today.
Town museum covering Alingsås history, industry and everyday life in a central historic building.
Small railway museum and preserved narrow-gauge setting at Anten, ideal for transport history enthusiasts.
Contemporary art venue in the cultural centre, presenting changing exhibitions by Swedish and visiting artists.
Large central park with gardens, playgrounds, animals and lakeside walks, popular with families and locals.
Historic square lined with wooden buildings, shops and civic landmarks in the heart of the old town.
Charming cobbled street with preserved wooden houses and a strong small-town character close to the centre.
Creamy potato dumplings filled with pork and often served with lingonberries. A classic West Swedish comfort dish found in homes and traditional kitchens.
Cured salmon with dill, usually served with mustard sauce. A staple of Swedish festive tables and a traditional cold fish dish popular across Västra Götaland.
Pickled herring in sweet, spiced or mustard marinades. It is deeply rooted in Swedish food culture and commonly eaten at holidays and smörgåsbord meals.
Well-known café in central Alingsås serving classic fika, sandwiches and pastries in a relaxed setting. A strong choice for experiencing the town’s coffee culture.
Established café and lunch venue known for hearty salads, sandwiches, cakes and coffee. Casual atmosphere and a good stop during a fika-focused visit.
Popular central restaurant and pub with a broad menu, including Swedish and European dishes, in a lively yet approachable atmosphere.
Moderate for Sweden: hotels and dining cost more than much of Europe, but local buses and fika are manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or adding 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxi fares are fixed on the meter; round up if you wish. No tip is needed in cafés.
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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.

Most Gothenburg to Alingsås trains use the Göteborg Centralstation to Alingsås tågstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Gothenburg and Alingsås train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Göteborg Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Espresso House, Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill, Franks gatukök, Fruit & Berry, Happy M Kitchen, Le Croissant, Lilla London, Metropolitan, Mr. Shou, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are 6 ATM machines located in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30. Information desks are opposite the taxi station. .
Luggage storage is there are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Centralstation: 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.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Royal, Hotel Pigalle, ProfilHotels | Opera.
Göteborg Domkyrkan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and snack bars are present in the station.
Free wifi is available at the station. ATMs are aTMs are located in the main hall.
Ticket office support is available at Göteborg Domkyrkan.
Available at Göteborg Domkyrkan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Domkyrkan: Station is accessible for persons with reduced mobility.
Alingsås tågstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Alingsås Wok, Café Viola
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Ticket office support is available at Alingsås tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Alingsås tågstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alingsås tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Alingsås tågstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alingsås tågstation: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Alingsås, Villa E Bed & Breakfast, Nääs Fabriker Hotell.
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