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Universeum
Large science center with rainforest, aquarium, space and hands-on exhibitions. A top family attraction in central Gothenburg.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
37 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alingsås to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alingsås to Gothenburg will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 38 trains that leave Alingsås for Gothenburg on Fri, Jun 19, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 39 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.
175 SJ
173 SJ
177 SJ
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167 SJ
3425 Västtrafik
3429 Västtrafik
3485 Västtrafik
3493 Västtrafik
167 SJOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alingsås to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. 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 $5, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m 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 Alingsås to Gothenburg:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alingsås to Gothenburg costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 48m.
The journey is about 2m faster (36m by train vs 38m by car) and roughly $2 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($8 (€6) vs $10 (€8)). 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, 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 Alingsås to Gothenburg trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3481 Västtrafik | 8:44 PM Alingsås station | 0h39 | 9:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3579 Västtrafik | 8:57 PM Alingsås station | 0h40 | 9:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 SJ | 9:44 PM Alingsås station | 0h39 | 10:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3583 Västtrafik | 9:57 PM Alingsås station | 0h40 | 10:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3489 Västtrafik | 10:57 PM Alingsås station | 0h40 | 11:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3493 Västtrafik | 11:57 PM Alingsås station | 0h40 | 12:37 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
3515 Västtrafik | 5:17 AM Alingsås station | 0h40 | 5:57 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3519 Västtrafik | 5:57 AM Alingsås station | 0h40 | 6:37 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3425 Västtrafik | 6:46 AM Alingsås station | 0h37 | 7:23 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3523 Västtrafik | 6:57 AM Alingsås station | 0h40 | 7:37 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3429 Västtrafik | 7:45 AM Alingsås station | 0h38 | 8:23 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3527 Västtrafik | 7:57 AM Alingsås station | 0h40 | 8:37 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
157 SJ | 8:44 AM Alingsås station | 0h39 | 9:23 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3531 Västtrafik | 8:57 AM Alingsås station | 0h40 | 9:37 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
159 SJ | 9:44 AM Alingsås station | 0h39 | 10:23 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3535 Västtrafik | 9:57 AM Alingsås station | 0h40 | 10:37 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3441 Västtrafik | 10:44 AM Alingsås station | 0h39 | 11:23 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3539 Västtrafik | 10:57 AM Alingsås station | 0h40 | 11:37 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 SJ | 11:44 AM Alingsås station | 0h39 | 12:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3543 Västtrafik | 11:57 AM Alingsås station | 0h40 | 12:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 SJ | 12:44 PM Alingsås station | 0h39 | 1:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3547 Västtrafik | 12:57 PM Alingsås station | 0h40 | 1:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
167 SJ | 1:44 PM Alingsås station | 0h39 | 2:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3551 Västtrafik | 1:57 PM Alingsås station | 0h40 | 2:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
169 SJ | 2:44 PM Alingsås station | 0h39 | 3:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3555 Västtrafik | 2:57 PM Alingsås station | 0h40 | 3:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3461 Västtrafik | 3:44 PM Alingsås station | 0h39 | 4:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3559 Västtrafik | 3:57 PM Alingsås station | 0h40 | 4:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 SJ | 4:44 PM Alingsås station | 0h39 | 5:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3563 Västtrafik | 4:57 PM Alingsås station | 0h40 | 5:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 SJ | 5:44 PM Alingsås station | 0h39 | 6:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3567 Västtrafik | 5:57 PM Alingsås station | 0h40 | 6:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
177 SJ | 6:44 PM Alingsås station | 0h39 | 7:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3571 Västtrafik | 6:57 PM Alingsås station | 0h40 | 7:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
179 SJ | 7:44 PM Alingsås station | 0h39 | 8:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
3575 Västtrafik | 7:57 PM Alingsås station | 0h40 | 8:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Alingsås to Gothenburg run on average 66 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 35 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 66 |
Direct trains 35 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Prices are high by European standards, especially for restaurants and hotels, but transit and coffee are manageable.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Most Alingsås to Gothenburg trains use the Alingsås tågstation to Göteborg Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Göteborg Domkyrkan. Use this guide to compare Alingsås and Gothenburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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