- Must visit
Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s most famous museum, built around the remarkably preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A top choice for first-time visitors and one of Sweden’s best museum experiences.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alingsås station to Stockholm Central Station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alingsås station to Stockholm Central Station will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 33 trains that leave Alingsås station for Stockholm Central Station on Tue, May 26, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 356 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 2 h 56 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.
2052 VR Snabbtåg
2046 VR Snabbtåg
170 SJ
420 X 2000+
3420 Västtrafik
192 SJ · 450 SJ 3000
2012 VR Snabbtåg
2032 VR Snabbtåg
440 X 2000
2052 VR Snabbtåg
2006 VR SnabbtågOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alingsås station to Stockholm Central Station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $107.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $256 Average price | $132 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Alingsås station to Stockholm Central Station:
A train is $100 (€81) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alingsås station to Stockholm Central Station costing on average $132 (€107).
A train is $223 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alingsås station to Stockholm Central Station costing on average $256 (€206).
Other travel options to Stockholm Central Station take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
The journey is about 2h 2m faster (3h 10m by train vs 5h 12m by car) and roughly $61 (€49) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($32 (€26) vs $93 (€75)). 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 VR, SJ, 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 station to Stockholm Central Station trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3420 Västtrafik+ 420 X 2000 | 5:12 AM Alingsås station | 3h23 | 8:35 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
400 X 2000 | 5:52 AM Alingsås station | 3h15 | 9:07 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2012 VR Snabbtåg | 6:05 AM Alingsås station | 2h52 | 8:57 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 SJ | 6:12 AM Alingsås station | 4h32 | 10:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3424 Västtrafik+ 422 X 2000 | 6:43 AM Alingsås station | 3h05 | 9:48 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2004 VR Snabbtåg | 7:05 AM Alingsås station | 2h57 | 10:02 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2006 VR Snabbtåg | 8:05 AM Alingsås station | 2h56 | 11:01 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 SJ | 8:12 AM Alingsås station | 4h32 | 12:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
170 SJ | 9:12 AM Alingsås station | 4h32 | 1:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
170 SJ · 428 X 2000 | 9:12 AM Alingsås station | 3h31 | 12:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
172 SJ | 10:12 AM Alingsås station | 4h32 | 2:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 SJ · 430 X 2000 | 10:12 AM Alingsås station | 3h27 | 1:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2032 VR Snabbtåg | 11:05 AM Alingsås station | 2h54 | 1:59 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 SJ · 432 X 2000 | 11:12 AM Alingsås station | 3h31 | 2:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
174 SJ | 11:12 AM Alingsås station | 4h32 | 3:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3446 Västtrafik+ 434 X 2000 | 12:13 PM Alingsås station | 3h31 | 3:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2036 VR Snabbtåg | 1:05 PM Alingsås station | 2h57 | 4:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 SJ | 1:13 PM Alingsås station | 4h31 | 5:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 SJ · 436 X 2000 | 1:13 PM Alingsås station | 3h30 | 4:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
180 SJ | 2:12 PM Alingsås station | 4h32 | 6:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
180 SJ · 438 X 2000 | 2:12 PM Alingsås station | 3h28 | 5:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
182 SJ | 3:12 PM Alingsås station | 4h32 | 7:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
440 X 2000 | 3:52 PM Alingsås station | 2h54 | 6:46 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2042 VR Snabbtåg | 4:05 PM Alingsås station | 2h57 | 7:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 SJ | 4:12 PM Alingsås station | 4h32 | 8:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3464 Västtrafik+ 442 X 2000 | 4:39 PM Alingsås station | 3h05 | 7:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
186 SJ | 5:13 PM Alingsås station | 4h31 | 9:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
186 SJ · 444 X 2000 | 5:13 PM Alingsås station | 3h26 | 8:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2046 VR Snabbtåg | 6:05 PM Alingsås station | 2h57 | 9:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3470 Västtrafik+ 446 X 2000 | 6:14 PM Alingsås station | 3h29 | 9:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3474 Västtrafik+ 448 X 2000 | 7:13 PM Alingsås station | 3h34 | 10:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
192 SJ · 450 SJ 3000 | 8:12 PM Alingsås station | 3h37 | 11:49 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2052 VR Snabbtåg | 9:05 PM Alingsås station | 2h55 | 12:00 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Alingsås station to Stockholm Central Station run on average 30 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:52, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 221 miles (356 km) distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 221 miles (356 km) |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 3:52 AM |
Last train 10:24 PM |
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